ER Group recently hosted the inaugural ER Ignite Awards at the Moka Rangers Sports Club on October 2, 2026. This new program recognizes initiatives undertaken by teams within the Group in eight core areas: Sustainability, Operational excellence, Customer centricity, People & Culture, Synergy, Regionalisation, AI & Digital transformation, and Business leadership. A total of 99 projects were submitted, with 23 selected as finalists and eight distinguished by a jury.
The ER Ignite Awards align with ER Group's new strategic roadmap, which was established following the merger of ENL and Rogers over a year ago. The awards provide a platform for ER Group to assess how teams across the organization are translating priorities into tangible initiatives. Each company within the Group was invited to present projects in one or more of the eight categories, reflecting areas where ER Group aims to strengthen its activities and drive innovation.
The selection process involved multiple stages, with Theme Leads initially shortlisting 37 out of 99 submissions based on predefined criteria for each category, as well as project relevance, impact, and alignment with Group ambitions. A jury comprising Gilbert Espitalier-Noël, Group CEO, Philippe Espitalier-Noël, CEO, Manish Bundhun, Chief People Executive, and two Board members, Esthel How Kwan Wa and Nashenta Keshwaree Vuddamalay Zindel, then designated 23 finalists and eight winners.
Gilbert Espitalier-Noël, Group CEO of ER Group, emphasized that the awards demonstrate the concrete implementation of the Group's strategy. He noted that the projects showcase teams from the merged entities working together to drive improvement and challenge the status quo, fostering a common culture built on example and high standards.
The 2026 ER Ignite Awards winners include: Chamarel territory experience (Operational excellence), Guest profile management system (Customer centricity), Culture and engagement journey (People & Culture), From data to intelligence: In-House AI-powered digital ecosystem (AI & Digital transformation), From one island to a region (Regionalisation), Embedding international sustainability benchmarks into urban development (Sustainability), Breaking silos, building synergies (Synergy), and Oficea (Business leadership).
The ER Ignite Awards are designed to promote a culture of excellence and innovation within ER Group, with the initiative set to become an annual event. By recognizing and showcasing successful team initiatives, the awards aim to drive progress and reinforce the Group's strategic objectives.
The ER Ignite Awards reflect ER Group's commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence across its organizations, with the goal of driving growth and development in key areas. The awards also underscore the importance of teamwork and collective achievement in achieving the Group's ambitions.
Key points
- ER Group's first ER Ignite Awards celebrate team initiatives in eight key areas, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.
- The awards align with ER Group's strategic roadmap, established following the merger of ENL and Rogers.
- The ER Ignite Awards are set to become an annual event, driving progress and reinforcing the Group's strategic objectives.
