Frequently Asked Questions

1. The Iclif Leadership Energy Awards (ILEA) and Leadership for Enterprise Sustainability Asia (LESA) – what’s the connection?

The Iclif Leadership Energy Awards (ILEA) celebrate an unconventional new way of thinking about leadership. The awards draw together thought leaders who live the principles of conviction, courage, and momentum to create a sustainable, tangible impact in their communities.

The Leadership for Enterprise Sustainability Asia conference (LESA) is the flagship annual conference of Asia School of Business, attended by business, government, and societal leaders across Asia. Previously known as Leadership Energy Summit Asia, the conference has been renamed in 2021 to recognize the need for enterprises across Asia to heed the urgent call for sustainable development and growth especially in terms of the environmental, social, and economic triple bottom line. The ILEA Awards are announced and awarded every year at the LESA conference.

2. Who is eligible for these awards?

We seek nominations for leaders in Asia under the following categories:

– Young Leaders (below age 30)
– Business Leaders
– Societal Leaders

Any residents of Asia-Pacific countries can be nominated or nominate themselves for the Awards.

These leaders should be those who have demonstrated their commitment to creating a better future through sustainable and values-driven ‘leadership energy’; and resulted in positive transformation in their team, organization or community. Team nominations are also encouraged.

3. Who can nominate?

Asia School of Business (ASB) accepts self-nominations and nominations by any third party. However, employees of ASB, MBA students and MBA alumni may not nominate themselves or any of their immediate family members as a nominee for ILEA.

4. How are nominations submitted?

Nominations must be received by 11.59pm (Malaysian time) on 15 November 2022 via the nomination form.

5. Can a nominator submit more than one nominee?

Yes. Each nominee is evaluated and selected separately.

6. Do nominators need to submit references for the nominee?

Upon shortlisting, the nominator may be contacted to provide referee details to ASB to obtain further information and validation.

7. How are the award winners selected?

The award winners are selected by an independent Advisory Council. For more information about the process, click here.

8. What is the judging criteria for the awards?

The following are the judging criteria for each category of the awards:

Innovation: An idea or strategy that challenges conventional practice and wisdom for a better future.

Integrity: The entire vision is driven by the right set of deeply held values, which they have demonstrated and articulated to their team, organisation, or community.

Resilience: The leader has overcome significant professional or personal obstacles in the pursuit of his or her goals.

Authenticity: The leader has a true and courageous sense of self, which is demonstrated in his or her daily interactions with other people, be it colleagues, clients or partners.

Measurable impact: This accomplished change can be clearly measured through tangible results and outcomes, both quantitative and qualitative.

Sustainability: The leader is focused on responsible growth with positive economic, social or environmental outcomes.

Collaboration: The leader has worked successfully with colleagues or partners to create a better future.

9. Will the nominator/nominee be updated on the status of the nomination?
Only finalists will be notified.

10. When will the announcement of award recipients take place?
The announcement of the winners will be made during the LESA event in 2023.

11. Are winners allowed to appoint a representative to receive the reward on his/her behalf?
All winners must be present at LESA to receive the reward receive the award live, in person or virtually, depending on circumstances. Only under unique circumstances, appointment of representative may be allowed under the discretion of ASB.