ICS Singapore department head wins IAPCO Hero Award

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO)’s Annual Award recognising individual contributions to the meetings and events industry has gone to Yoke Chun Cheong. She is the department head of projects & operations management at International Conference Services (ICS). The IAPCO Hero Award is one of 3 unique Driving Excellence Awards given by IAPCO every year for which the association seeks nominations from across its member community. The Awards were announced at the association’s AM&GA in Jerusalem earlier this month. The Hero Award recognises a team member who has gone above and beyond during a calendar year, shown an aptitude for advancement in the meetings industry and made significant contributions from their position within the company. Nominated by her own team, Yoke has proven to be an exceptional leader by creating a positive and supportive work environment. On winning the IAPCO Hero Award, Yoke said: “It is a surprise as I feel there is still much to learn in my journey as a leader. I am also honoured to be recognised for my effort and humbled by the validation from peers and colleagues that I am doing something right.” Yoke joined ICS Singapore in 2019 and was promoted to the head of department in Jan 2022. “I am a quintessential Singaporean, who loves her city’s diversity and cultures. As a licensed tour guide, I enjoy showing the nooks and crannies of Singapore and volunteer at the National Gallery of Singapore as a museum docent when scheduling permits.” As the IAPCO Hero Award winner Yoke received the Award trophy as well as an education bursary which includes travel and accommodation to attend either the 2024 Annual Meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia or the EDGE seminar in Antwerp, Belgium.