Awards & Accreditations

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) affirmed its commitment to digital transformation and future-ready event management by clinching three major distinctions at the EventsAir Innovation Awards 2025 through the winning contributions of its Senior Executive, Sharifah Yasmin Rafidah Wafa. 

Awards achieved:

• Best Use of Technology 
• Global Best Use of Technology (Crystal Award)
• Innovator of the Year (Highly Commended) 

Sharifah Yasmin’s work demonstrated UTP’s pioneering use of UEvent, a customised EventsAir solution that successfully powered the university’s flagship World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON), industry forums, VIP ceremonies, and multiple large-scale institutional events. Key innovations include data-driven registration, real-time analytics for decision-making and seamless attendee journey design, among others. 

The recognition positions UTP among global leaders in event-tech innovation.

Award: EventsAir Innovation Awards 2025
Organiser: AirTime APAC
Venue: Metropolis Events, Melbourne, Australia

PETRONAS Beijing Representative Office was honoured with the highest category of the Golden Flag Awards – Grand Prize of the Year. The award recognised PETRONAS China’s brand and social media management in the local market, anchored in social value creation, and building long‑term partnerships founded on trust and shared progress.

Award: Golden Flag Awards 2025
Organiser: China International Public Relations Association
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Permata Sapura received the Gold Award at The Edge Best Managed and Sustainable Property Awards 2025, in the Mixed Development (Entire) category. 

The award underscores the strong collaboration between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, Sapura Resources and the dedicated stewardship of KLCC Urusharta through Impian Bebas Sdn Bhd. Together, the partnership helped position Permata Sapura among Malaysia’s notable developments, reflecting a shared vision to enhance city living through thoughtful design, integrated spaces and a strong commitment to long-term sustainability.

Award: The Edge Best Managed and Sustainable Property Awards 2025
Organiser: The Edge Malaysia
Venue: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) achieved multiple wins at the CX Asia Excellence Awards 2025, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to delivering a seamless and user-centric digital experience through Gentari Go; and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture across operations.

• Best Digital Experience (Honorary Mention)
  
  This recognition underscores Gentari’s focus on enhancing the EV charging journey through innovative features, personalisation and AI-driven insights.

• Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award (Bronze)
  
  The achievement reflects the strength of Gentari’s workforce across both leadership and operational levels, underpinned by the diversity of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives within the organisation.

Award: CX Asia Excellence Awards 2025
Organiser: IQPC’s CX Network
Venue: Amara Sanctuary Hotel at Sentosa, Singapore

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) was recognised again for its brand excellence, securing a prestigious Gold Award at the Putra Brand Awards 2024 in the Education and Learning category.

This marks UTP's fourth consecutive win at the esteemed Putra Brand Awards, solidifying its position as a leading brand in Malaysian higher education.

As the sole university outside the Klang Valley to achieve this distinction, the win is a testament to the university’s strong brand presence and recognition across the nation. UTP's brand strength is attributed to its focus on providing exceptional student experience, conducting cutting-edge research and consultancy for industries and the nation, offering industry-relevant academic programmes, and achieving high employability rates for its graduates.​

Award: Putra Brand Awards 2024
Organiser: Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia
Venue:The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia