Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing heads a wide variety of organisations. At the apex is his Limkokwing Integrated Group, a multi-disciplinary consultancy group which includes a number of subsidiary companies involved in film/video production, design, multimedia, education and publishing.
World recognition
Tan Sri Lim’s vision and pioneering efforts in education, his global initiatives and committed leadership have been recognised by a great number of organisations, both Malaysian and foreign.
He was inducted into the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame, an elite corps of men and women who have been recognised for their exceptional entrepreneurial achievements.
For his efforts in promoting world peace, he received the Ambassador for Peace Award from Universal Peace Federation and Inter-religious and International Federation for World Peace.
He was awarded the Palestinian Distinguished World Citizen of Peace and Humanity Award in 2009.
His leadership role and commitment to innovation was also noted by the Business Initiative Directions (BID) which presented Limkokwing the International Star Award for World Quality Commitment, Gold Category. BID, with headquarters in Madrid, Spain, is one of the most important private organisations in the world presenting a quality award and promoting quality culture in leading companies.
He also received the Global Award for Innovation from Oxford Association of Management in the UK.
In 2006, the London Graduate School of Management bestowed upon him the title “Asia’s most creative thinker and personality”.
Personal
- Commander of the Most Meritorious Order of Mohlomy by His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho, 2010
- Lifetime Achievement as Malaysia’s Father of Creativity & Innovation by SMI-SME Worldwide Network, 2010
- World’s First University Founded by a Lim by The Federation of Lim Association
- Leadership in Innovation & Creativity by Malaysia Business Leadership Awards 2010
- Global Leader in Innovation and Creativity by 1st Middle East Business Leaders Summit and Awards 2010
- CEO of the Year by Brand Laureate 2009-2010
- ASEAN’s Most Innovative Corporate Leader by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC)
- International Contribution to Humanity and Philanthropy by Ramadhan Foundation, UK and Perdana Peace Foundation, at the 2nd International Muslim Unity Contribution
- Platinum Award - SME Recognition Award 2009 by SMI Association of Malaysia
- Worldwide Leadership in Innovative Education by The Oxford Centre for Leadership, United Kingdom
- CEO Award for Leadership in Manpower Development Sector by International Business Review
- Lifetime Achievement Award by Malaysia Business Leadership Awards 2009
- Malaysia Independence Award 1957 in “Strategist Category” by Selangor Petaling Business & Industry Association
- Distinguished World Citizen of Peace & Humanity Award by H.E. Abdelaziz Abughoush, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the State of Palestine, Kuala Lumpur.
- Pioneering Leadership in Entrepreneurship Award ASEAN - BAC & ARFF
- Asia’s Most Accomplished Educationist by Seo Kyeong University, South Korea
- Honorary Doctorate for Leadership in Global Education by Seo Kyeong University, South Korea
- Lifetime Achievement Award in Human Resource Development by The Asia HRD Congress 2009
- World Business Leader by The World Confederation of Businesses, Dubai
- Creative Leadership in Global Education, Country Branding Award 2008-2009 by The Brand Laureate
- Innovative Leadership in Globalised Education by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
- Malaysian Advertising Hall of Fame Award by Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As)
- Mentor Entrepreneur of the Year Award by SMI and SME Worldwide Network, Malaysia
- Honorary Professorship - 2007 by Moscow Academy of the State and Municipal Management, Russia
- Honorary Professorship - 2007 by Thames Valley University
- Brand Personality Award 2007 by The Brand Laureate
- Honorary Certified Doctor of Business Administration 2006 by Oxford Association of Management, Oxford, UK
- Honorary Doctor of Education 2006 by University of East London, London, UK
- CEO of the Year Award , 2006 by Malaysia Canada Business Council
- Professor Emeritus for Innovation Management, 2006 & Doctor of Civil Law, Honoris Causa, 2006 by The Board of Trustees, European University, Barcelona, Spain
- Lifetime Achievement Award for Humanitarian Efforts Inspiring Creativity and Innovation, 2006 by Technology Business Review
- Asia’s Most Creative Thinker and Personality, 2006 by The London Graduate School of Management, London, UK
- World Entrepreneur of the Year Academy, 2006 by Ernst & Young, Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Malaysian Entrepreneur of the Year, 2005 by Ernst & Young of Malaysia
- Advertising Personality of the Year, 2003 by Malaysian Advertisers Association
- Distinguished Fellowship Award, 2002 by Paris Graduate School of Management
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 for Commitment to Education Excellence by ADOI Magazine
- Doctor of Design (Honoris Causa) 2002 by RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
- CEO of the Year, 2000 by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
- Honorary Doctorate of Letters, 1995 by Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia
- Honorary Doctorate of Laws, 1994 by University of Hertfordshire, UK
- Honorary Associate Fellowship, 1993 by Auckland Institute of Technology, New Zealand
- Honorary Fellow Award, 1992 by Malaysian Institute of Directors
- Man of the Year Award, 1990 by Women At Work Magazine
Humanitarian
- One of Asia’s 48 Heroes of Philanthropy by Forbes Asia Magazine
- Sun Yat-Sen Peace Award 2005
- Krystal Awards 2004 for role in Kuala Lumpur World Peace Conference by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
- Civic/Social Education Category, 1991 for 30-seconds video clip, Unity is Everyone by the 34th International Advertising Festival of New York
- Challenge Trophy Award, 1990 for Global Humanitarian Appeal for Bosnia-Herzegovina by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
- Award for one-minute film, Ceasefire’89, 1989 by International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, USA
- Award-winning anti-drug filmlet, The Trap, 1987 by an International Conference in Vienna
Education
- Global Innovation Leadership Award in Education by BID International Quality Summit, New York
- Peak of Success Business Award by The Bizz Awards 2010, Texas USA
- Gold in Education & Learning by Putra Brand Awards 2010
- Top 10 Masters Awards in Education Creative Technology by Brand Laureate 2009-2010
- Recognition Award for “University of the Future” by QS Asia Quacquarelli Symonds Pte Ltd
- Golden Medal for Quality & Service Award 2009 from the Worldwide Marketing Organisation, Glendale, California
- Golden Star for Management Merit Award 2009 by Worldwide Marketing Organisation, Glendale, California
- Malaysia Independence Award 1957 in “Grand Company Category” by Selangor Petaling Business & Industry Association
- Accredited Limkokwing Malaysia as “Premier Status” by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
- Accredited Limkokwing Cambodia as “Premier Status” by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
- Master in Marketing Management, Master in Quality Management, Master in Business Leadership & Master in Business Management by The Bizz Awards 2008, Dubai
- Best Brands in Education (Creative Technology) Award 2008-2009 by The Brand Laureate
- Diamond Summit Award for Leadership in Quality, Paris
- Accredited Limkokwing Botswana as “Premier Status” by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
- Special Achievement Award for by Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA)
- Recognition Award for Supporting Business Creativity and Innovation by Malaysia Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
- Technology Business Review ASEAN Award 2008 for Excellence in the ASEAN Education Management Sector
- Winner of “Best in Media & Entertainment” by MSC Malaysia APICTA 2008
- Mentor Entrepreneur of the Year Award & Superior Company of the Year Award by SMI and SME Worldwide Network, Malaysia
- Quality Summit Award for Visionary Leadership in Innovative Education, New York
- Accredited Limkokwing United Kingdom as “Premier Status” by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)
- Brand Excellence Award & Export Excellence Award (services) by MITI, Malaysia
- International Arch of Europe Award, Frankfurt
- Special Award for Globalising Malaysian Education by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
- International Quality Award Crown Award, London
- Century International Quality Era Award in Platinum category, Geneva
- Brand Laureate’s Best Brand - Global University Award, 2007” by Brand Laureate
- International Gold Star Award for World Quality Commitment, Paris
- Global Award for Innovation - Oxford Association of Management, Oxford, UK
- Industry Excellence for Education - Malaysia Canada Business Council
- Excellence in Information Technology (Multimedia Education) - Technology Business Review
- Award for Excellence in Private Education - National Association of Private Education Institution, Malaysia
- Export Excellence Award - Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Public-sector Awards
- Darjah Kebesaran Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP) – Gelaran Dato’ Sri 2010 dianugerahkan oleh DYMM Sultan Pahang (Pangkat Pertama)
- Panglima Setia Mahkota (Tan Sri), Order of Chivalry Second Class 1995 1995 Knighthood from the King, Malaysia
- Johan Mangku Negara, Order of Chivalry Third Class 1991 1991 by the King, Malaysia
- Johan Setia Mahkota, Order of Chivalry Third Class 1989 1989 by the King, Malaysia
- Darjah Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Selangor 1985 1985 Knighthood from Sultan, Malaysia
- Ahli Mangku Negara, Order of Chivalry Fifth Class 1982 1982 by the King, Malaysia
Interactive Awards
- The 40th Creativity Media Competition - Silver Award in New Media & Web Design (Blog) category, 2010 by Creativity International Awards
- The 40th Creativity Media Competition - Honorable Mention in Website Consumer category, 2010 by Creativity International Awards
- Outstanding Achievement Award under the ‘University’ category, 2009 by Interactive Media Awards
- Outstanding Achievement in Web Development for Best Arts Website, 2009 by Web Marketing Association 2009 WebAward
- Web Design Award for the month of April, 2009 by DesignFirms Awards