Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka 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
- Global Leadership in Transformational Innovation by American Leadership Development Association
- Master Class in Education by 21st Century The Prestigious Brand Award 2012
- Industry Achievement Award by Mercedes-Benz Stylo Fashion Awards 2012
- Special Individual Achievement Award by The 1st Malaysia Achievement Awards 2012
- Hall of Fame - Lifetime Achievement Award by The 1st Malaysia Achievement Awards 2012
- Platinum Global Entrepreneur Award - SME Recognition Award 2011 by SMI Association of Malaysia
- The First Global Muslim Public Relations Award 2011 by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
- Celebrity Icon by Celebrity Brand Award 2011
- Premier Brand Icon Leadership Awards 2011 by The Brand Laureate
- World Leader in Creativity & Innovation for Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing by The Bizz Awards 2011, Europe
- BrandLaureate Legendary Award 2010 by Brand Laureate 2010-2011
- Most Awards for Communications & Creative Education by Malaysia Book of Record Awards Night 2010
- World Creative Master Award by 3rd China Real Estate New Trend Annual Meeting 2010
- 2010 Master Class Awards ASEAN Lifetime Achievement – Leadership in Transformational Education by the ASEAN Retail - Chains & Franchise Federation (ARFF)
- Commander of the Most Meritorious Order of Mohlomi 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 Convention.
- 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
Public-sector Awards
- Darjah Paduka Seri Setia Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (D.H.M.S) 2012 awarded by the Sultan of Kedah, 2012
- 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
Digital Video Awards
- Silver Award in 'Online Film and Video (Documentary) for 'Limkokwing | A Tapestry' by 2012 Davey Awards
- Silver Award in 'TV/Cable Programs (Live Events)' for Creativity in Motion 2012 by 2012 Davey Awards
- Silver Award for 1Malaysia (Ballad Edition) under 'Web Video (Music)' category by W3 Awards 2012
- Silver Award for 1Malaysia (Ballad Edition) under 'Web Video (Viral)' category by W3 Awards 2012
- 2012 Gold Award for Excellence under "Art Direction" Category for Limkokwing - A Tapestry video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2012 Gold Award for Excellence under "Editing" Category for Limkokwing - A Tapestry video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2012 Gold Award for Excellence under "Use of Animation" Category for Digital Innovation Centre video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2012 Silver Award for Distinction under "History/Biography" Category for Limkokwing - A Tapestry video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2012 Silver Award for Distinction under "Educational Institutions" Category for Digital Innovation Centre video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2012 Silver Award for Distinction under "Use of Visual Effects" Category for Digital Innovation Centre video by The 18th Annual Communicator Awards
- Winner, ‘Long Format Documentary’ category for the ‘Lim Kok Wing | A Tapestry’ video by Digital Video Awards 2011
- Winner, ‘Production Element – Animation 3D’ category for the ‘Malaysian Digital Innovation Centre’ launch video by Digital Video Awards 2011
Education
- Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Awards 2012 by the Young Entrepreneur Organisation Malaysia and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
- Outstanding Leadership in New Media Globalisation of Brand Malaysia by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Brand Excellence Award (Professional Services) in Industry Excellence Awards 2011 by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia
- Official Recognition as University of Innovation by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
- ‘Gold’ in Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards 2012 in ‘Private University/College’ category
- Best Brands in Education – Creative Technology 2011-2012 by The BrandLaureate
- Beyond Success Award by The Bizz Awards 2012, Europe
- CSR World Leader Award by The Bizz Awards 2012, Europe
- Sahabat Negara SME Award 2011 by SMI Association of Malaysia
- Celebrity Education by Celebrity Brand Award 2011
- Celebrity Popular Brand by Celebrity Brand Award 2011
- International Gold Star Award for Quality and Excellence by World Quality Commitment, Paris
- Peak of Success Award by The Bizz Awards 2011, Europe
- Innovative Leadership in Globalisation for Education by Malaysian Institute of Directors 2011
- Brand Communications Award in Specialty Awards (Best Brand) 2010-2011 by The Brand Laureate
- 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
Interactive Awards
- Silver Medal for ‘Mobile Warehouse: An Intelligent Digital Advertising System for Mobile Phones’ in International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2013
- Silver Medal for ‘Mobile Cloud Augmented Reality (MCAR)’ in International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2013
- Silver Medal for ‘Motion Detection & Avatar Edutainment Math for Inattentive & Impulsive Kids’ in International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2013
- Bronze Medal for ‘Mobile Interactive Mathematics Edutainment for ADD Kids’ in International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2013
- Silver Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2013 for ‘Mobile Visual Security Platform’
- Silver Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2013 for ‘Mobile Cloud Augmented Reality’
- Bronze Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2013 for ‘An Intelligent Digital Advertisement Publishing Mechanism Using Mobile Augmented Reality’
- Bronze Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2013 for ‘Motion Detection Real Time 3D Walkthrough in Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Using Kinect XBOX’
- Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Productivity)' for Limkokwing iPhone App by 2012 Davey Awards
- Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Education)' for Limkokwing iPad App by 2012 Davey Awards
- Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Productivity)' for Limkokwing iPad App by 2012 Davey Awards
- Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Education)' for Limkokwing Android App by 2012 Davey Awards
- Silver Award in 'Mobile Applications (Productivity)' for Limkokwing Android App by 2012 Davey Awards
- Silver Award in 'Websites (Education)' for Limkokwing Community Portal by 2012 Davey Awards
- Silver Award in 'Websites (Social/Networking)' for Limkokwing Community Portal by 2012 Davey Awards
- Merit, Best of Research & Development in MSC Malaysia APICTA 2012 Awards for ‘Augmented Reality Location-based Service Platform’
- Silver Award for Limkokwing Android App under 'Mobile Applications (Education)' category by W3 Awards 2012
- Silver Award for Limkokwing Student Portal under 'General Website Categories (Education)' category by W3 Awards 2012
- Silver Award for Limkokwing Student Portal under 'General Website Categories (Social/Networking)' category by W3 Awards 2012
- Silver Award for Lesotho High Commission KL website under 'General Website Categories (Government)' category by W3 Awards 2012
- First Malaysian Patriotic Song to Have Highest Hits on YouTube by The Malaysia Book of Records for the 1Malaysia theme song
- Best Products and Services for Augmented Reality Muslim Toolkit by inOvation Malaysia Awards 2012
- Silver Medal for Augmented Reality Location-Based Service Platform by International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2012
- Silver Medal for Augmented Reality Interactive Motion Detection Game by International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2012
- Best Portal Website for Limkokwing Community Portal by 2012 Internet Advertising Competition Award
- Best School Website for Limkokwing Community Portal by 2012 Internet Advertising Competition Award
- Best Information Services Website for Lesotho High Commission - Malaysia by 2012 Internet Advertising Competition Award
- Best Investment Website for Lesotho High Commission - Malaysia by 2012 Internet Advertising Competition Award
- Winner of 'Best Innovative Blog' for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing's Blog by World Bloggers & Social Awards 2012
- Best in Class Award under the 'University' category for Limkokwing Mobile Academy by Interactive Media Awards (IMA)
- Best in Class Award under the 'University' category for Limkokwing iPhone App by Interactive Media Awards (IMA)
- Outstanding Achievement Award under the 'University' category for Limkokwing Community Portal by Interactive Media Awards (IMA)
- Silver Award for Websites (Tourism) for Lesotho High Commission website by 2011 Davey Awards
- Silver Award for Websites (Best Practices) for Lesotho High Commission website by 2011 Davey Awards
- Silver Award for Websites (Home Page) for Lesotho High Commission website by 2011 Davey Awards
- 2011 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in Web Development for Best Information Services Website by Web Marketing Association
- 2011 Gold Award for Excellence under "Education" Category for Limkokwing University Website by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Gold Award for Excellence under "Education" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Gold Award for Excellence under "Social/Networking" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Gold Award for Excellence under "Community" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under "Art" Category for Limkokwing University Website by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under "School/University" Category for Limkokwing University Website by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under "School/University" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under “Student" Category for Limkokwing Community Portal by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under “Education" Category for Limkokwing iPhone App by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- 2011 Silver Award for Distinction under “Productivity" Category for Limkokwing iPhone App by The 17th Annual Communicator Awards
- Best in Class Award under the ‘Blog’ category for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing's Blog, 2011 by Interactive Media Awards
- Outstanding Achievement Award under the ‘Education’ category for iPhone Application, 2011 by Interactive Media Awards
- Outstanding Achievement Award under the ‘Education’ category for Limkokwing Community Portal, 2011 by Interactive Media Awards
- 3rd Place in the 2010 Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Website Competition under the ‘Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS – University and University College)’ category by MOHE
- 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best Education Website for Limkokwing University Website by Web Marketing Association
- 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best School Website for Limkokwing University Website by Web Marketing Association
- 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best University Website for Limkokwing University Website by Web Marketing Association
- 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best Education Mobile application for Limkokwing University - iPhone App by Web Marketing Association
- 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best School Mobile application for Limkokwing University - iPhone App by Web Marketing Association
- 2011 Internet Advertising Award for Best University Mobile application for Limkokwing University - iPhone App by Web Marketing Association
- Silver Award for Websites (Education) for the Limkokwing University website by 2010 Davey Awards
- Silver Award for Websites (Education) for Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing’s blog by 2010 Davey Awards
- Silver Award for Websites (Schools/Universities) for the Limkokwing University website by 2010 Davey Awards
- Gold Award for General Website Categories (School/University) by W3 Awards 2010
- Gold Award for Mobile Applications (Education) by W3 Awards 2010
- Silver Award for Blog (Personal) by W3 Awards 2010
- 2010 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in Web Development for Education Standard of Excellence by Web Marketing Association
- 2010 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in Portal Standard of Excellence by Web Marketing Association
- 2010 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in University Standard of Excellence by Web Marketing Association
- 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