Dr. Worawat Chaiyosburan Chief Executive OfficerBeger Groupreceived the award for excellence, which is an honorary award on the special occasion of the 20th anniversary of the National Innovation Award for the building paint product“BegerCool UV Shield (BegerCool UV Shield)”a heat-reflective energy-saving paint, awarded to honor organizations that have received the National Innovation Award for no less than 10 years. It also stands out for its practical application, with works currently in use that are widely recognized and accepted. The usage rate has increased from the past to the present, and importantly, there has been ongoing development leading to new products or new service forms that benefit sustainable development in the economic, social, and environmental aspects. The event was honored byDr. Kritphak Boonfueng Director of the National Innovation Office (Public Organization)who presented the award plaque at the Chatr Ballroom, Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok on October 4th.
This success is not only at the level of the building paint business but also ranks number 1 in the national industry! This year’s competition was highly challenging with stringent selection criteria, featuring over 300 participants from across the country, selected through three meticulous rounds. Thanks to Beger’s dedication to creating groundbreaking innovations, it has rightfully secured the first-place victory. This is another significant step that demonstrates our commitment to inventing and developing products that not only meet consumer needs but also enhance sustainability for the environment and society. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this success.
The National Innovation Award is organized bythe National Innovation Office(Public Organization) or NIA, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), which has been continuously awarding since 2005 on National Innovation Day, or October 5th of every year, to honor and commemorate His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the National Innovation Award competition, celebrating the achievements of Thai innovators across all sectors who have initiated outstanding innovations that benefit organizations, society, and the country, including the public sector, private sector, and education sector. Over the past 20 years, more than 5,925 works have been submitted for the National Innovation Award, with over 302 works recognized for their economic, social, and environmental impacts on the country, valued at over 134,347 million baht or more than 6,717 million baht per year.
The criteria for considering the honorary award consist of 3 points:
- 1. The organization has works that have received the National Innovation Award for no less than 10 years (awarded the National Innovation Award in 2005-2017).
- 2. The organization has works that have received the National Innovation Award that are still in continuous practical use, with works currently recognized and accepted widely, and a continuously increasing usage rate from the past to the present.
- 3. The organization has continuously developed innovations that have received the National Innovation Award, leading to new products, new production processes, or new service forms that provide benefits in the economic, social, or environmental aspects of the country.
