{"id":55599,"date":"2025-09-23T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/?p=55599"},"modified":"2025-09-25T18:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:44:57","slug":"digital-nation-awards-2025-the-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/whats-new\/digital-nation-awards-2025-the-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Nation Awards 2025 & Women Digital Leadership Awards: The Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The winners have been announced at the awards ceremony today at Digital Nation Summit Kuala Lumpur (ASEAN Edition<\/strong>)<\/a>, during the Digital Nation Awards & Networking Cocktail at the Grand Ballroom, The Westin Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Digital Nation Awards, this year has been a competitive one. From over 40 video entries to the 17 shortlisted finalists, our judges have decided, with multiple winners in several categories that were too close to call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to the winners of the Digital Nation Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions to digital transformation! Your compelling videos brilliantly showcased the power of mobile technology in driving sustainability, digital inclusion, and innovation across nations. From groundbreaking AI and 5G applications to impactful narratives on connectivity and economic growth, your work sets a global benchmark for excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During the Digital Nation Awards & Networking Cocktail, the winners of the 2025 Women Digital Leadership Awards were also announced, as part of the Diversity4Tech initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s awards celebrate outstanding contributions from women tech leaders worldwide under the theme \u201cCreating Digital Trust and Empowering Women with Inclusive AI<\/strong>.\u201d Inspired by World Telecommunication and Information Society Day and the International Women\u2019s Day ethos of \u201cFor ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,\u201d these awards highlight innovative insights into building safer digital spaces, addressing gender biases in AI, and promoting women’s roles in technology. Selected from a diverse pool of submissions\u2014including articles, case studies, opinion pieces, and video presentations. These top four entries stood out for their depth, relevance, and potential impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to the winners. Stay tuned for next year’s call for submissions, and let’s keep building a world where technology empowers everyone equally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To read the submissions from our women leaders, please check out the GSMA Diversity4Tech APAC Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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See the winners of Digital Nation Awards below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Excellence in Sustainability Video Award Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connecting Hearts, Powering Dreams, Building a Greener Future for Afghanistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Afghan Wireless Communication Co.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Greener Society with Paper Pen (Seed Inside)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Grameenphone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Excellence in Digital Inclusion Video Award Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Freeze for ALS | HONOR the Challenger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by HONOR<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Majulah Singapura<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Singtel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Excellence in Innovation Video Award Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AIS Network Hero – Last Man Standing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by AIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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U Mobile and Huawei Achieve Seamless 5G – A Connectivity Across 13.5KM Penang Bridge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by U Mobile<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Best Digital Nation Video Award Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Freeze for ALS | HONOR the Challenger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by HONOR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digital Nation Video Creativity Award Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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CelcomDigi – AI Experience Centre<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by CelcomDigi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Social Media Impact Video Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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SarawakID: Empowering Citizens, Transforming Governance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Sarawak Civil Service Digitalisation Unit (SCSDU), The Department of The Premier of Sarawak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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