Awards are but by-products of an individual’s passionate drive for excellence. That is the view held by Mohamed Ismail, one of a select few recipients of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises’ (ASME) Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2008.
“Naturally I am very honoured and happy to have been selected as a winner,” says Mohd Ismail, PropNex CEO, “but this award is really the result of my dedication to add value to peoples’ lives in whatever I do.”
Mohd Ismail also credits his award to his partners, Alan Lim and Joseph Lee, as well as to his senior management and partners.
“As an entrepreneur,” he reveals, “it is essential to work with partners who are not just capable, but whose values are also aligned with your own.
“That is why winning the ASME Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 award is not just a proud moment for me, but for my company P&N Holdings as well. This award is a testimony to their support of my efforts over the years.”
Mohd Ismail is also careful to dismiss any thoughts of resting after receiving the award. “Winning the Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 is not the culmination of a journey; rather, it is the end of the beginning of my journey to build up a successful and visionary real estate company.”