Prestige made history on Wednesday evening with the inaugural Prestige Asia Ball 2026, held at The Singapore EDITION. The first edition of this landmark regional event gathered distinguished guests from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Korea, uniting Asia’s most influential tastemakers, business leaders and personalities under one roof.
Hosted by the effervescent Nadia Heng, the evening opened on a breathtaking note with a welcome performance by aerialist Megan Lau, who captivated audiences earlier this year at the National Day Parade 2026.
The evening also featured speeches by Lena Kwek, Managing Director of APX Luxury Pte Ltd, and Lynette Koh, Editor-in-Chief of Prestige Singapore. Both speakers underscored the importance of community, celebrating the achievements of its members, and Prestige’s continued commitment to providing a platform for the region’s leading lights to come together, network and share ideas.
Honouring Excellence Across the Region
A centrepiece of the evening was the presentation of six awards celebrating the achievements of esteemed individuals from Singapore and across the region.
The Patron Award was presented to Karen Ngui, Head of DBS Foundation. A champion of purpose-driven business, Ngui has been instrumental in advancing the foundation’s mission of fostering social impact and uplifting communities across Asia. Her leadership continues to set the benchmark for corporate philanthropy in the region.
The Sustainability Award went to Susan Chong, Founder and Chief Executive of Green Phyto. A trailblazer in sustainable innovation, Chong has dedicated her career to building greener solutions for a rapidly changing world. Her vision exemplifies how enterprise and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.
Amanda Ong, CEO of Arta Finance, received the Vanguard Award. At the helm of one of the region’s most exciting fintech ventures, Ong is redefining access to sophisticated wealth management. Her bold leadership embodies the pioneering spirit the award celebrates.
The Zeitgeist Award was presented to Mae Tan, a creative force whose distinctive voice has made her one of the most influential tastemakers of her generation. Effortlessly bridging fashion, art and culture, Tan captures the spirit of the times like few others.
Hyuk Shin was honoured with the Impresario Award in recognition of his creative vision and influence. His work continues to shape and elevate the cultural landscape across the region, inspiring a new generation of talent.
Finally, the Luminary Award went to Sririta “Rita” Jensen Narongdej, one of Thailand’s most beloved actresses and the founder of luxury wellness and fragrance brand Organika. A devoted philanthropist and Tiffany & Co. House Ambassador in Thailand, she embodies grace, determination and compassion — a fitting recipient of the evening’s final honour.
An Evening of Culinary and Musical Delights
Guests were treated to a delectable four-course dinner curated by The Singapore EDITION Executive Chef Mandy Goh, whose illustrious career spans luxury hotels and Michelin-recognised restaurants across Asia.
The celebration continued with a crowd-favourite performance by Benjamin Kheng and his band — marking his third appearance at a Prestige Ball — before DJ FVDER, resident DJ at Marquee, took to the decks to close out the night with an electrifying set.
Distinguished Guests
The inaugural ball welcomed a star-studded guest list, including Fann Wong and Christopher Lee, Luminary Award recipient Sririta Jensen Narongdej, Loui Lim and Jacob Egginton, Tan Su Shan, Mond Gutierrez and Alyanna Angeles.
With Thanks to Our Partners
The inaugural Prestige Asia Ball 2026 was made possible with the generous support of its sponsors and brand partners: Denza, Penfolds, Tiffany & Co. and Olaplex. Prestige extends its heartfelt gratitude to these partners for their shared commitment to celebrating excellence across the region.
The Prestige Asia Ball 2026 marks the beginning of a new regional tradition, cementing Prestige’s role as the definitive platform celebrating excellence, influence and achievement across Asia.
About Prestige
Targeted at a demographic of UHNW and HNW individuals, Prestige is the voice of Asia’s influential movers and shakers, swaying industry opinions and shaping consumer trends. Packed with useful, relevant content on a wide range of lifestyle subjects, Prestige presents a feast of intelligent reads. With a presence across Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Taiwan, this glossy title is enjoyed by the crème de la crème of society.
About APX Luxury
APX Luxury is one of Asia’s most vibrant and progressive independent media houses. Our portfolio includes a variety of successful regional publishing brands in lifestyle and luxury markets across Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Print publications include Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, & Macau, Augustman, HELLO! Thailand, Prestige, PIN Prestige, and Travel+Leisure India & South Asia. Digital offerings include Travelandleisureasia.com, Lifestyleasia.com, Lifestyleafrica.com ,AugustMan.com, PrestigeOnline.com, PinPrestige.com, Travelandleisureindia.in and ArchitecturePlusDesign.in.
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