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Inspiring Leadership, Empowering Success.

Recognizing a visionary leader who exemplifies excellence, embodies collaboration, professionalism, and support for the office administrative profession

Boss-Of-The-Year Award

The inception of the Boss-Of-The-Year (BOTY) Award in 1976 by MAPSA (then Secretaries Society Malaysia) aimed to fulfill the following objectives:

  • Raise awareness about the expanding responsibilities of professional administrators and secretaries.

  • Provide well-deserved acknowledgment to the boss who actively supports and cooperates with the administrative and secretarial profession.

  • Bestow a distinctive honor upon the boss who exemplifies an exemplary and professional partnership with their assistant/secretary in the workplace.

  • Recognize both the personal and professional accomplishments of the distinguished boss.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

The recipient of the Boss-of-the-Year award is a shining exemplar of exceptional leadership.

Their unwavering commitment to their team's growth, success, and well-being sets them apart. With visionary guidance, they inspire innovation, nurture talent, and cultivate a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration and excellence. Through their dedication, empathy, and strategic foresight, they've not only achieved remarkable business outcomes but have also enriched the lives of those they lead.

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1976-1977

Mr. John C Lewis

Pahang Consolidated Co.  Ltd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1977-1978

Tuan Syed Adam AI-Jafri

Regional Director, International Planned Parenthood Federation

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1978-1979

Mr. Manogaran Maniam

Executive Director, Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1979-1980         

Dr.  Peter C Shepherd

Technical Advisor, Credo (M) Sdn Bhd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1987-1988         

Dato' Douglas KK Lee

Director & General Manager, D & C Mitsui Merchant Bankers Bhd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1988-1989         

Mr. Jerry Wallace Lee

Managing Director, Texas Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1989-1990

Mr. Chia Siang Ee

Senior Vice President, Albright Wilson Asia Pte Ltd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1990-1991         

Mr. Anthony Thean

Country Manager, OHL Sdn Bhd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1991-1992         

Mr. Richard Wong

Managing Director, Nylex Malaysia Berhad

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1992-1993

Prof. Dato' Asmah Hj Omar

Dean, Faculty of Linguistics & Languages, University Malaya

 

BOSS- OF-THE-YEAR 1993-1994

Prof. Madya Dato' Mohd Yunus Mohd Noor

Dean Faculty of Education, University Malaya

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1994-1995

Mr. Jack Lim Ting Chai

Managing Director Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1995-1996

Dr. Bo Martin Waern

Group Managing Director & CEO

ABB Holdings  Sdn Bhd

 

BOSS- OF-THE-YEAR 1996-1997

Tuan Hj Mohd Yusof Ibrahim

Senior General Manager (Energy Supply), Tenaga Nasional Berhad

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1997-1998

Mr.  Zubir Zainal Abidin

CEO, ABB Holdings Sdn  Bhd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 1999-2000

Mr. Paul Ong Teng Kek

Partner Paul Ong & Associates

 

BOSS- OF-THE-YEAR 2000-2001

Mr. John Smurthwaite 

Chairman, Asia Pacific, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS)

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BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 2001-2002

Mr. Wong Choong Kong 

Managing Director, Chun Yip Trading Sdn Bhd

 

BOSS-OF-THE-YEAR 2014-2015

Datuk Hj Mohd Ilyas Zainol Abidin

Group General Manager, DePalma Hotel

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