The Asia HRD Congress Awards is an independent initiative to recognise organisations and individuals whose efforts have impacted society. Such people development efforts / initiatives have resulted in organisations-wide success and in significant achivements. The Awards, launched in 2003 with just five recipients from two countries, has now become a prestigious annual event with the Asia HRD Congress Hall of Fame honouring a total of 49 recipients from 12 countries. The Awards Committee publicises the awards and invites nomination from all over, but in particular Asia, throughout the year.

The nominations have grown over the years. While there is no set number for organisations selected to receive the award, the Awards Committee will recognise as many organisations or individuals from among the nominations who meet the criteria of the four categories of awards. The criteria outlined in the Asia HRD Congress Award are captured by biographic and occupational history sketches and detailed record of achievements. The goal of the Awards is to finally develop best practices and show case Awards recipients' experiences in association with educational institutions promoting HRD.