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If the 2020 election taught the Republican National Committee anything, it was that in a new world of drop-boxes and ballot harvesting, they needed to rethink how they play the game. And if the 2024 election proved anything, it was that going big on election integrity and working with third-party groups to turn out votes worked. After 2020, nearly two-thirds of Republicans and Trump voters said they had little faith votes were counted accurately, according to one poll . That year, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of election laws were changed and others were completely ignored in key swing states. Thanks to Democrat super lawyer Marc Elias, voters could use ballot drop-boxes, mail-in voting and early voting in states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and Arizona to cast their vote. When Lara Trump and Michael Whatley took over the RNC in March, their mission was clear: The party would go all-in on election integrity. “When we came in, we said, all right, this is really what we’re going to do with pretty much all of our time. We said the RNC is sort of trying to be too many things at once, and if you’re trying to do everything, all the time for everybody, you really are going to miss the bigger picture,” Lara Trump, co-chairwoman of the RNC, told the Daily Caller. The new leaders of the RNC believed that bolstering their election integrity department would in turn help their ground game. Because of a recent FEC rule change, the party was now able to coordinate with grassroots organizations across the country. The campaign’s ground game in 2024 was untraditional and predominantly focused on targeting low-propensity voters. What’s more: Americans who trust their votes will be counted accurately are more likely to actually turn out to cast a ballot. Trump explained to the Caller that it was key that these low-propensity voters knew about the work of the election integrity department — that would give them the confidence to cast their vote and help drive them out to the polls. “We had a meeting with the election integrity lawyers, and we said that we wanted to make this a very public pursuit,” Trump told the Caller. “B ecause that will be key in turning them out and giving them confidence in everything.” From there the RNC’s election integrity initiative grew. “We put together what we call the ‘Protect The Vote Tour,’ and Lara and I, along with Pam Bondi and Matt Whitaker, did 30 different events in 20 different states around the country to kind of raise awareness of the election integrity program and recruit volunteers,” Whatley told the Caller. The tour was able to help register 230,000 volunteers to serve as poll watchers and workers, as well as 6,500 grassroots attorneys. A legal victory in Pennsylvania: Centre County officials were planning to stop counting ballots throughout the night in violation of state law. We threatened to sue — and that was enough. Officials agreed to continue the count as required. Our attorneys will continue fighting... — Michael Whatley (@ChairmanWhatley) November 6, 2024 Leading up to the election, that “Protect The Vote Tour” taught the hundreds of thousands of poll watchers how to identify something suspicious at polling locations. The poll watchers were then instructed to either contact the RNC lawyers or the election integrity war room who would work to instantly address the problem. Trump told the Caller that the poll watchers identified around 20,000 tips, some of which were flagged through Twitter. If Trump or Whatley were tagged in something nefarious on election night, they would immediately send a poll watcher to the location to investigate. In many cases on election night, the system worked. “In Milwaukee, we had observers in the room and noticed that the security protocols had not been set up for one of the tabulators, which had already counted 30,000 votes. We were able to flag that issue, remove those ballots, get the security protocols in place and then rerun all of those ballots,” Whatley explained to the Caller. 🚨🚨🚨 Throughout the day we have been monitoring slow ballot counting in Milwaukee. Now, our legal team has learned that the counting took place in unsecured conditions and the city now has to start over, wildly extending the counting timeline. This is an unacceptable... — Lara Trump (@LaraLeaTrump) November 5, 2024 Wins came across the country, including in key swing states. In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, where polling locations were running low on ballot papers, the RNC was there to provide them with more. Across Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, Republican poll watchers were being denied from polling locations. The RNC identified the problem, took legal action and got the poll watchers in the room. Some legal victories extended past election day, and were instrumental in securing the Republican Senate majority. Though outlets had called the Pennsylvania senatorial race for Republican Dave McCormick, Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey began to push for a recount. Bucks County Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Robert Harvie then decided to allow undated and misdated ballots to be counted amid Casey’s fight. (RELATED: ‘Fullest Extent Of The Law’: RNC Seeking Criminal Prosecutions Against Election Officials Openly Violating State Law) NEW: @chairmanwhatley tells @dailycaller that the RNC is exploring whether Dem Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia could be held criminally liable for openly admitting to illegally counting ballots in the race between Casey and McCormick. “We will pursue this to the fullest... https://t.co/KUiqULM0Kk — Reagan Reese (@reaganreese_) November 18, 2024 The RNC immediately filed a lawsuit, suing all 67 county boards of elections in the state in an effort to block undated and misdated ballots from being counted. Shortly after, the state Supreme Court responded , ruling that ballots “shall not be counted for purposes of the election held” on Nov. 5, giving the RNC another win. The news cycle has turned from election integrity to the Trump transition as the president-elect announces a slew of picks every week. But that hasn’t left the unit without direction or work to do. One lawsuit the party filed is still in limbo, and it could have a monumental impact on how elections are conducted for years to come. In Mississippi, absentee ballots that are received after election day are able to be counted — nearly half the country allows it. The RNC sued in January and now expects the case to be brought to the Supreme Court. “It might take a year, it might take two years, but that’s an RNC lawsuit that we were able to file that could literally change how elections in this country are running forever if the Supreme Court rules that ballots coming in after Election Day cannot be counted across the country,” an RNC official told the Caller. “We will have righted a serious flaw in the American system for decades to come,” the official added. Heading into an off-election year, the department is expected to size down slightly, but will be beefed back up for the midterms, Trump told the Caller. And while she’s being floated as a possible replacement for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and is stepping aside from her RNC role, Whatley, who told the Caller in November he would be running for reelection, has earned Trump’s endorsement to stay put. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Mom For Senate? Lara Trump’s Unique Pitch For Rubio’s Seat) To prepare for the next election cycle, Whatley told the Caller he has met with the House and Senate leadership team about how their initiative could continue to blossom. “Our work is not done. We want to use the next year to go back into state legislatures, to talk to even Congress and the Senate about legislation that will really, truly formalize some of the things that we’re trying to get done in terms of election integrity, and get the rules of the road in more states where we need them to be,” Whatley told the Caller. “I fully intend to continue this program and build on it,” he added.None

FLARE-CARRYING ultras from Greek giants Panathinaikos are about to invade Shrewsbury. At least 900 of the Athens giants’ fans look set to descend on the Shropshire town to watch their club take on Welsh Premier League minnows The New Saints at The Croud Meadow. Advertisement 3 Shrewsbury's Croud Meadow is set to host TNS vs Panathinaikos Credit: Getty 3 Panathinaikos ultras are known for creating a lively atmosphere Credit: AFP 3 Croud Meadow was vandalised by Djurgårdens last time out Credit: Shrewsbury Town FC The Greek side’s Gate 13 ultras are famous for the noise, passion and atmosphere they create home and away . TNS are playing their Conference League games at the home of the League One club because their own Park Hall Ground in Oswestry does not meet Uefa regulations. And 19 miles along the A5, the locals are gearing up for tonight’s showdown in the hope that Craig Harrison’s players will smash some plates in their history-making campaign. As SunSport paid a visit, the only proper Greek restaurant in Shrewsbury — Exo Poli, just over a mile away from the ground — promises “a little bit of Crete” for customers heading to the match. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL SPECIAL REQUEST Fans call for Mourinho to stick to his word as Millwall hunt for new boss Closer still is the Charles Darwin pub, named after the “theory of evolution” naturalist who was born in the town. Manager Katy Hutchings coped with plenty of visiting supporters after 1,800 Swedes descended on Shrewsbury for last month’s visit of Djurgarden. Those fans left The Croud Meadow in a mess — despite the visitors winning 1-0 — with graffiti sprayed on three sides of the ground and damage in Smithy’s Bar while two dozen seats were ripped out. But in the Charles Darwin there were no problems. Hutchings said: “We had some bouncers on the doors but we didn’t need them. Advertisement Most read in Football SWIFT THREADS Viral fashion designer famous for Taylor Swift dress makes football strip HOME AWAY FROM HOME Aberdeen perform huge U-turn and SHELVE plans for new £80m stadium DINAMO 0 CELTIC 0 Hoops on NINE Champs Lg points but leave Zagreb with sense of anti-climax FASHION STATEMENT 'Humbled' Rangers fans' favourite wins coveted Man of the Year award “And I’m pretty good at throwing customers out myself anyway! “We’re well-used to visiting fans coming in here for Shrewsbury’s games and the Swedish lads were fine. “These games are great for the local economy — and in this town we’re proud of the way we always welcome visitors.” At the Oxon Priory pub close to the Roman Road, general manager Pam Hayward said: “The more the merrier. We’ll have extra staff in. Advertisement “And we look forward to entertaining as many Greeks as want to join us before the game. Everybody around here is hoping The New Saints stay in the competition.” The Croud Meadow safety officer Lawrence Ellerby added: “There was talk on social media that there might be as many as 4,000 Panathinaikos fans coming. What we know is about 900 visitor tickets have been sold, with plenty of Greek ex–pats here buying them. “Damage done by Djurgarden fans was disappointing but we know how to cope with big numbers at this club. “We’ve had the likes of Liverpool and West Ham and never had any big problems. Advertisement “We’re looking forward to the Panathinaikos game and their fans and good luck to TNS, we’re happy to give them a temporary home.” The campaign is not just a money-spinner for the town but also for 16-time domestic champs TNS — the first-ever Welsh League club to qualify for a European competition proper — as they made £4.1million in reaching the league stage. Goals from Rory Holden and Declan McManus gave them a 2-0 victory over Astana from Kazakhstan at The Croud Meadow to register another first by a Welsh outfit in a major European competition and a £330,000 win bonus. There was the TNS trip of a lifetime to Florence and a 2–0 loss to Fiorentina plus the 2-1 Dublin defeat to Shamrock Rovers . Advertisement But a win over 20-time Greek title winners Panathinaikos would open the way to another Welsh League first — qualification for a European knockout stage. Last up is a visit to Celje in Slovenia and TNS are just one point off the Conference League’s play-off zone. Read more on the Scottish Sun SCOT MY FIRST RODEO! Popular music festival coming to three Scots cities for first time CHILL OUT Scots to be gripped by grim -10C freeze as weather map reveals temperature plunge Boss Harrison said: “Panathinaikos is huge for this club but if we could even come away from our last two games with four points to reach a total of seven we could have a chance of going through. “We’ve lost games but we haven’t conceded more than two in any — goal difference could be the deciding factor, if we can get seven points or more!” AdvertisementThe long sports-filled Thanksgiving weekend is a time when many Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family for good food, good company and hopefully not too much political conversation. Also on the menu — all the NFL and college sports you can handle. Here's a roadmap to one of the biggest sports weekends of the year, with a look at marquee games over the holiday and how to watch. All times are in EST. All odds are by BetMGM Sportsbook. • NFL: There is a triple-header lined up for pro football fans. Chicago at Detroit, 12:30 p.m., CBS: Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears go against the Lions, who are one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl in February. Lions favored by 10. New York at Dallas, 4:30 p.m., Fox: The Giants and Cowboys are both suffering through miserable seasons and are now using backup quarterbacks for different reasons. But if Dallas can figure out a way to win, it will still be on the fringe of the playoff race. Cowboys favored by 3 1/2. Miami at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m., NBC/Peacock: The Packers stumbled slightly out of the gate but have won six of their past seven games. They'll need a win against Miami to try to keep pace in the NFC North. Packers favored by 3. • College Football: Memphis at No. 18 Tulane, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. If college football is your jam, this is a good warmup for a big weekend. The Tigers try to ruin the Green Wave’s perfect record in the American Athletic Conference. Tulane is favored by 14. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of Sunday's game in Charlotte, N.C. • NFL: A rare Friday showdown features the league-leading Chiefs. Las Vegas at Kansas City, 3 p.m. Prime Video: The Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are 12-point favorites over the Raiders. • College Basketball: Some of the top programs meet in holiday tournaments around the country. Battle 4 Atlantis championship, 5:30 p.m., ESPN: One of the premier early season tournaments, the eight-team field includes No. 3 Gonzaga, No. 14 Indiana and No. 24 Arizona. Rady Children's Invitational, 6 p.m., Fox: It's the championship game for a four-team field that includes No. 13 Purdue and No. 23 Mississippi. • College Football: There is a full slate of college games to dig into. Oregon State at No. 11 Boise State, noon, Fox: The Broncos try to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt when they host the Beavers. Boise State favored by 19 1/2. Oklahoma State at No. 23 Colorado, noon, ABC: The Buffaloes and Coach Prime are still in the hunt for the Big 12 championship game when they host the Cowboys. Colorado favored by 16 1/2. Georgia Tech at No. 6 Georgia, 7:30 p.m., ABC: The Bulldogs are on pace for a spot in the CFP but host what could be a tricky game against rival Georgia Tech. Georgia favored by 19 1/2. • NBA. After taking Thanksgiving off, pro basketball returns. Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m., ESPN: The Thunder look like one of the best teams in the NBA's Western Conference. They'll host Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks during the first half of a Nov. 23 game against the Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles. • College Football. There are more matchups with playoff implications. Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State, noon, Fox: The Wolverines are struggling one season after winning the national title. They could make their fan base a whole lot happier with an upset of the Buckeyes. Ohio State favored by 21. No. 7 Tennessee at Vanderbilt, noon, ABC: The Volunteers are a fairly big favorite and have dominated this series, but the Commodores have been a tough team this season and already have achieved a monumental upset over Alabama. Tennessee favored by 11. No. 16 South Carolina at No. 12 Clemson, noon, ESPN: The Palmetto State rivals are both hanging on the edge of the CFP playoff race. A win — particularly for Clemson — would go a long way toward clinching its spot in the field. Clemson favored by 2 1/2. No. 3 Texas at No. 20 Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. ABC: The Aggies host their in-state rival for the first time since 2011 after the Longhorns joined the SEC. Texas favored by 5 1/2. Washington at No. 1 Oregon, 7:30 p.m., NBC: The top-ranked Ducks have been one of the nation’s best teams all season. They’ll face the Huskies, who would love a marquee win in coach Jedd Fisch’s first season. Oregon favored by 19 1/2. • NBA: A star-studded clash is part of the league's lineup. Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m., NBA TV: Steph Curry and the Warriors are set to face the Suns' Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. • NFL: It's Sunday, that says it all. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1 p.m., CBS: Joe Burrow is having a great season for the Bengals, who are struggling in other areas. They need a win to stay in the playoff race, hosting a Steelers team that's 8-3 and won five of their past six. Bengals favored by 3. Arizona at Minnesota, 1 p.m., Fox: The Cardinals are tied for the top of the NFC West while the Vikings are 9-2 and have been one of the biggest surprises of the season with journeyman Sam Darnold under center. Vikings favored by 3 1/2. Philadelphia at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m., CBS: Two of the league's most electric players will be on the field when Saquon Barkley and the Eagles travel to face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Ravens favored by 3. San Francisco at Buffalo, 8:20 p.m. NBC/Peacock: The 49ers try to get back to .500 against the Bills, who have won six straight. Bills favored by 7. • NBA. The best teams in the Eastern Conference meet in a statement game. Boston at Cleveland, 6 p.m., NBA TV: The defending champion Celtics travel to face the Cavs, who won their first 15 games to start the season. • Premier League: English soccer fans have a marquee matchup. Manchester City at Liverpool, 11 a.m., USA Network/Telemundo. The two top teams meet with Manchester City trying to shake off recent struggles. • Auto Racing: The F1 season nears its conclusion. F1 Qatar Grand Prix, 11 a.m., ESPN2 – It's the penultimate race of the season. Max Verstappen already has clinched his fourth consecutive season championship. Before the 2023 National Football League season started, it seemed inevitable that Bill Belichick would end his career as the winningest head coach in league history. He had won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and 298 regular-season games, plus 31 playoff games, across his career. Then the 2023 season happened. Belichick's Patriots finished 4-13, the franchise's worst record since 1992. At the end of the year, Belichick and New England owner Robert Kraft agreed to part ways. And now, during the 2024 season, Belichick is on the sideline. He's 26 wins from the #1 spot, a mark he'd reach in little more than two seasons if he maintained his .647 career winning percentage. Will he ascend the summit? It's hard to tell. Belichick would be 73 if he graced the sidelines next season—meaning he'd need to coach until at least 75 to break the all-time mark. Only one other NFL coach has ever helmed a team at age 73: Romeo Crennel in 2020 for the Houston Texans. With Belichick's pursuit of history stalled, it's worth glancing at the legends who have reached the pinnacle of coaching success. Who else stands among the 10 winningest coaches in NFL history? Stacker ranked the coaches with the most all-time regular-season wins using data from Pro Football Reference . These coaches have combined for 36 league championships, which represents 31.6% of all championships won throughout the history of pro football. To learn who made the list, keep reading. You may also like: Ranking the biggest NFL Draft busts of the last 30 years - Seasons coached: 23 - Years active: 1981-2003 - Record: 190-165-2 - Winning percentage: .535 - Championships: 0 Dan Reeves reached the Super Bowl four times—thrice with the Denver Broncos and once with the Atlanta Falcons—but never won the NFL's crown jewel. Still, he racked up nearly 200 wins across his 23-year career, including a stint in charge of the New York Giants, with whom he won Coach of the Year in 1993. In all his tenures, he quickly built contenders—the three clubs he coached were a combined 17-31 the year before Reeves joined and 28-20 in his first year. However, his career ended on a sour note as he was fired from a 3-10 Falcons team after Week 14 in 2003. - Seasons coached: 23 - Years active: 1969-91 - Record: 193-148-1 - Winning percentage: .566 - Championships: 4 Chuck Noll's Pittsburgh Steelers were synonymous with success in the 1970s. Behind his defense, known as the Steel Curtain, and offensive stars, including Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and Lynn Swann, Noll led the squad to four Super Bowl victories from 1974 to 1979. Noll's Steelers remain the lone team to win four Super Bowls in six years, though Andy Reid and Kansas City could equal that mark if they win the Lombardi Trophy this season. Noll was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, two years after retiring. His legacy of coaching success has carried on in Pittsburgh—the club has had only two coaches (Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin) since Noll retired. - Seasons coached: 25 - Years active: 1946-62, '68-75 - Record: 213-104-9 - Winning percentage: .672 - Championships: 7 The only coach on this list to pilot a college team, Paul Brown, reached the pro ranks after a three-year stint at Ohio State and two years with the Navy during World War II. He guided the Cleveland Browns—named after Brown, their first coach—to four straight titles in the fledgling All-America Football Conference. After the league folded, the ballclub moved to the NFL in 1950, and Cleveland continued its winning ways, with Brown leading the team to championships in '50, '54, and '55. He was fired in 1963 but returned in 1968 as the co-founder and coach of the Cincinnati Bengals. His other notable accomplishments include helping to invent the face mask and breaking pro football's color barrier . - Seasons coached: 33 - Years active: 1921-53 - Record: 226-132-22 - Winning percentage: .631 - Championships: 6 An early stalwart of the NFL, Curly Lambeau spent 29 years helming the Green Bay Packers before wrapping up his coaching career with two-year stints with the Chicago Cardinals and Washington. His Packers won titles across three decades, including the league's first three-peat from 1929-31. Notably, he experienced only one losing season during his first 27 years with Green Bay, cementing his legacy of consistent success. Born in Green Bay, Lambeau co-founded the Packers and played halfback on the team from 1919-29. He was elected to the Hall of Fame as a coach and owner in 1963, two years before his death. You may also like: Countries with the most active NFL players - Seasons coached: 29 - Years active: 1960-88 - Record: 250-162-6 - Winning percentage: .607 - Championships: 2 The first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Landry held the position for his entire 29-year tenure as an NFL coach. The Cowboys were especially dominant in the 1970s when they made five Super Bowls and won the big game twice. Landry was known for coaching strong all-around squads and a unit that earned the nickname the "Doomsday Defense." Between 1966 and 1985, Landry and his Cowboys enjoyed 20 straight seasons with a winning record. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1990. - Seasons coached: 26 - Years active: 1999-present - Record: 267-145-1 - Winning percentage: .648 - Championships: 3 The only active coach in the top 10, Andy Reid has posted successful runs with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City. After reaching the Super Bowl once in 14 years with the Eagles, Reid ratcheted things up with K.C., winning three titles since 2019. As back-to-back defending champions, Reid and Co. are looking this season to become the first franchise to three-peat in the Super Bowl era and the third to do so in NFL history after the Packers of 1929-31 and '65-67. Time will tell if Reid and his offensive wizardry can lead Kansas City to that feat. - Seasons coached: 29 - Years active: 1991-95, 2000-23 - Record: 302-165 - Winning percentage: .647 - Championships: 6 The most successful head coach of the 21st century, Bill Belichick first coached the Cleveland Browns before taking over the New England Patriots in 2000. With the Pats, Belichick combined with quarterback Tom Brady to win six Super Bowls in 18 years. Belichick and New England split after last season when the Patriots went 4-13—the worst record of Belichick's career. His name has swirled around potential coaching openings , but nothing has come of it. Belichick has remained in the media spotlight with his regular slot on the "Monday Night Football" ManningCast. - Seasons coached: 40 - Years active: 1920-29, '33-42, '46-55, '58-67 - Record: 318-148-31 - Winning percentage: .682 - Championships: 6 George Halas was the founder and longtime owner of the Chicago Bears and coached the team across four separate stints. Nicknamed "Papa Bear," he built the ballclub into one of the NFL's premier franchises behind players such as Bronko Nagurski and Sid Luckman. Halas also played for the team, competing as a player-coach in the 1920s. The first coach to study opponents via game film, he was once a baseball player and even made 12 appearances as a member of the New York Yankees in 1919. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963 as both a coach and owner. - Seasons coached: 33 - Years active: 1963-95 - Record: 328-156-6 - Winning percentage: .677 - Championships: 2 The winningest head coach in NFL history is Don Shula, who first coached the Baltimore Colts (losing Super Bowl III to Joe Namath and the New York Jets) for seven years before leading the Miami Dolphins for 26 seasons. With the Fins, Shula won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1972 and 1973, a run that included a 17-0 season—the only perfect campaign in NFL history. He also coached quarterback great Dan Marino in the 1980s and '90s, but the pair made it to a Super Bowl just once. Shula was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. Story editing by Mike Taylor. Copy editing by Robert Wickwire. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. You may also like: The 5 biggest upsets of the 2023-24 NFL regular season Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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UAE Government launches 'Unified UAE Numbers' ProjectEllendale HPC Data Center Is Now Energized ELLENDALE, N.D., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) ("Applied Digital” or the "Company”), a designer, builder, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure designed for High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications, today announced a major milestone in the development of its purpose-built HPC data center in Ellendale, N.D., with the successful energization of its on-site main substation transformer. This milestone signals the facility's progression into the next stage of its build-out, setting the foundation for a data center capable of supporting cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing. The energization of the on-site main substation transformer marks a critical step toward bringing the Ellendale HPC campus fully online. This milestone was celebrated at an event that brought together key partners and stakeholders who have been instrumental in the project's development. Participants included representatives from Applied Digital, utility provider Montana-Dakota Utilities ("MDU”), and members of the Ellendale community, including Mayor Don Flaherty. "This energization milestone is a testament to the power of collaboration,” said Todd Gale, Chief Development Officer at Applied Digital. "We believe it demonstrates our progress in bringing our Ellendale HPC campus to life, showcasing both technological innovation and the strength of our partnerships with Ellendale and MDU. This achievement will allow the Company to initiate equipment commissioning activities, bringing us closer to delivering the infrastructure we believe will define the future of AI and digital transformation in Ellendale and beyond.” This milestone comes shortly after Applied Digital submitted a petition for annexation of its property to the City of Ellendale, a move aimed at further solidifying its partnership with the local community. The annexation is expected to bring increased revenue streams and expanded municipal services to the community, benefiting Ellendale, its residents, and the region. The partnership between Applied Digital and the City of Ellendale was recently recognized with the Community Impact award at the 18th Annual Data Center Dynamics Awards, underscoring the Company's unwavering commitment to the Ellendale community. About Applied Digital Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) develops, builds and operates next-generation data centers and cloud infrastructure. Different by design, the Company's purpose-built facilities are engineered to unleash the power of accelerated compute and deliver secure, scalable and sustainable digital hosting, along with turnkey CSaaS and GPU-as-a-Service solutions. Backed by deep hyperscale expertise and a robust pipeline of available power, Applied Digital aims to accommodate AI Factories and beyond to support the world's most exacting AI/ML, blockchain and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, future operating and financial performance, product development, market position, business strategy and objectives. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as "will," "continue," "build," "future," "increase," "drive," "believe," "look," "ahead," "confident," "deliver," "outlook," "expect," and "predict." 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( MENAFN - ACN NewsWire) Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau companies triumph at finale of 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards ZHUHAI HUAFA PROPERTIES CO., LTD. LEAD AWARD-WINNING DEVELOPERS AND DESIGN PRACTICES IN THE PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS GRAND FINAL HONG KONG, Dec 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Developers and design practices from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau emerged as regional winners at the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, held on Friday, 13 December 2024 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. The Grand Final followed the 11th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau), which took place earlier in the day during an exclusive luncheon and ceremony at the same venue. Besting real estate companies across the region, Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. triumphed as Best Developer (Asia). The prestigious golden statuette complemented its earlier win as Best Developer (Mainland China) and accolades for the projects Shenzhen Huafa Snow World and Xi'an Huafa Lijun ‧Center Glorious during the 11th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau). International acclaim also followed for Lead8, which claimed Best Retail Development (Asia) for MixC Changchun and Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia) for K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road. These projects also won Best Retail Development (Mainland China) and Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Mainland China) earlier in the day. Jiang & Associates Creative Design won Best Mega Scale Office Interior Design (Asia) for ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK, which also received the Best Office Interior Design (Mainland China) award. Sybarite garnered Best Retail Interior Design (Asia) for SKP Chengdu, a project that earlier won Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China). Hong Kong and Macau developers also showcased excellence at the Grand Final. PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited was recognised as Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Asia), following earlier wins for Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau) and Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau). Lofter Group Limited claimed Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia) for 1 Ki Lung Street. The company was also named Best Boutique Developer (Hong Kong and Macau), with additional accolades for 1 Ki Lung Street and 2C Boundary Street. New Orient Group took home Best Heritage Interior Design (Asia) for San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former Lok Kok Restaurant Building) while Lek Hang Group received Best Heritage Development (Asia) for Hotel Central Macau. Both projects were also recognised in the Hong Kong and Macau categories. Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: "The real estate achievements recognised through our Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau highlight properties that offer a glimpse into the cities of tomorrow. As developers lead the creation and adoption of green technologies, the judges noted advances in sustainable design, underscoring a commitment to ESG, as well as excellence in development.. Through these marks of excellence, we hope to make a positive contribution to the rise of quality real estate in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau." Ken Ip, chairman of Asia MarTech Society, said:“Congratulations to all the winners in Mainland China for once again setting benchmarks in property development and design. The remarkable properties they have created-ranging from ultra-luxury residences to high-end developments, new constructions to revitalised assets, and mixed-use projects to sales galleries-reflect a truly world-class environment. These achievements highlight how far China has progressed, with structures that match the scale and ambition of its economy.” Paul Tse, president of Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers, said:“Hong Kong and Macau continue to be hubs for impressively built projects, as demonstrated by the outstanding quality of this year's award winners. We are particularly proud to have presented an accolade for excellence in ESG and heritage development, in line with the international community's continuing focus towards sustainable and socially responsible practices. This year's awards are also a celebration of diversity, of forward-looking developments as well as the preservation and adaptive reuse of properties embedded in tapestries of culture and history. Congratulations to all the winners.” The independent panel of judges for Mainland China consists of Ken Ip, chairperson of the Awards in Mainland China; Coco Lin, principal and project director at B+H Consulting International Inc.; Chou Kuang Ming (Ray), founder and creative director at Vermilion Zhou Design Group; Eunice Wu, product director at China Merchants Shekou/Overseas Development Division; Fang Lei, founder at One House Design; Guo Nu, founder and design principal at AUD Architect and Urban Design; James Woo, executive director, co-head of valuation and advisory services at China Colliers; Jesse Wang, design director at F.G Studio; Luo Minjie, director of planning and design department at Sichuan Waterfront Urban and Rural Development Co., Ltd; Wang Shaoqing, founder and chief designer at CLV; Wei Jinjing, founder and chief creative director at Nature Times Art Design; and Zhong Ling, founder at DUTS design. The independent panel of judges for Hong Kong and Macau consists of Paul Tse, chairperson of the Awards in Hong Kong and Macau; Bernie Devine, senior regional director, Asia Pacific, Yardi Systems, Inc.; Edmond Yew, vice-president, China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce (HK and International Chapter); Gregory Ku, independent property professional; Jimmy Wardhana, co-founder and principal architect, JWCC Architecture Co. Ltd; Oliver Tong, general manager, Jones Lang LaSalle Macau & Zhuhai; Vincent Cheung, founder and managing director, Vincorn Consulting and Appraisal Limited; and Yu Kam Hung, past president, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. The winners of the Grand Final were chosen by an independent jury, composed of the head judges of participating markets in the Awards: Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final and general director, GroupGSA Vietnam (Vietnam); Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Japan); Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ivan Lam​, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer (Australia); Ken Ip, chairman, Asia MarTech Society (Mainland China); Kristin Thorsteins, co-founder & managing partner, Portman Investment Pte Ltd (Singapore); Dr. Nirmal De Silva, director and CEO, Paramount Realty (Sri Lanka); Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (Hong Kong and Macau); Sorn Seap, president, Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (Cambodia); Suphin Mechuchep, CEO, Sen X Group PCL (Thailand); and Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory, JLL Indonesia (Indonesia). The rigorous and impartial selection process was supervised by Baicheng Tax Services – HLB China, led by Eric Dong and Ben He, alongside HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Limited – HLB Hong Kong, represented by Clara Ng and Jack Tien. Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group also supervised the selection process of the Grand Final. The official supervisors are part of the“2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers. Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 11th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) programme is supported by official partner Anjuke; official marketing partner Global Design Awards Lab; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Molihua Media Group (MMG); media partners Mingtiandi and The Standard; and official supervisor HLB. The 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by gold sponsor V-ZUG Thailand; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, d+a Magazine, Detik, Hot Magazine, Kiripost, Kompas, Luxury Society Asia, Manila Bulletin, Pattaya Trader, Prop2morrow, REm, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, The Philippine Star, and Think of Living; supporting partner REHDA Institute; and official supervisor HLB. For more information, email ... or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards . COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final DEVELOPER AWARDS Best Developer (Asia) Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China (WINNER) BHC Property – Australia Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Robinsons Land – Philippines Signature Global (India) Limited – India Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia UOL Group Limited – Singapore Best Luxury Developer (Asia) Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER) Best Township Developer (Asia) Paramount Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia) Oud Real-Estate Development Company – Saudi Arabia (WINNER) Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) King Square Development Co., Ltd. – Thailand Best Industrial Developer (Asia) Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER) Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia) TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER) Best Hospitality Developer (Asia) UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Best Community Developer (Asia) Phu Long Real Estates Corporation – Vietnam (WINNER) Best Boutique Developer (Asia) FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER) DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Best Mega Township Development (Asia) BSD City by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Township Development (Asia) Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER) Koh Pich City by OCIC Group – Cambodia Summarecon Bogor by Summarecon Group – Indonesia Best Mixed Use Development (Asia) Burswood Point by Golden Sedayu – Australia (WINNER) Gaysorn Village by Gaysorn Property Co., Ltd. - Thailand KingsQuare by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – Thailand Shenzhen Huafa Snow World by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia) The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER) Jianfa Zichen by Jianfa Fangdichan Jituan – Mainland China Best Luxury Condo Development (Asia) Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn Bhd. – Malaysia The Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines Waterdale Residencies, bordering Colombo 7 by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka Best High End Condo Development (Asia) Viento at Cerca by Alveo Land – Philippines (WINNER) Cerule at Solinea by Alveo Land – Philippines Xi'an Huafa Lijun ‧Center Glorous by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China Best Condo Development (Asia) The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER) BLVD by OSK Property – Australia Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore The Pavilia Forest by Joint Venture by New World Development Company Limited & Far East Consortium International Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Mid End Condo Development (Asia) Helix2 @ PJ South by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Aspen Peak by Rumapadu by Harmas Land & Integrasi Transit Jakarta (ITJ) – Indonesia Best Completed Condo Development (Asia) The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Asia) PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore Best Waterfront Condo Development (Asia) Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER) Oceana Beach Resort Apartments & Villas - Wadduwa by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka The Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego by Landco Pacific Corporation – Philippines Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Best TOD Condo Development (Asia) LRT City Cibubur by PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Investment Condo Development (Asia) Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip Developments – Australia (WINNER) Best Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia) The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER) Best Eco Friendly Condo Development (Asia) Alfa Bangsar by City Motors Group – Malaysia (WINNER) Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia) BuGaan Pattanakarn by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER) Best Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia) Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER) Best Housing / Landed Development (Asia) Grand Tsuru Niseko by Niseko Woodlands Limited – Japan (WINNER) Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan Mount Rosie Signature Collection by FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore Best Mid End Housing / Landed Development (Asia) The City Rama5-Nakhon In by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER) Leonora at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – Indonesia Best Affordable Housing / Landed Development (Asia) Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam by Tropicana Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Britania Bekasi by PT. Mekar Agung Sejahtera – Indonesia Spring Residence at Spring City, Sentul City by PT Sentul City Tbk – Indonesia Villa Natura by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia Best Completed Housing / Landed Development (Asia) Flora at Summarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Waterfront Housing / Landed Development (Asia) By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP – India (WINNER) Best Investment Housing Development (Asia) Iconia Garden Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER) Best Branded Residential Development (Asia) Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia (WINNER) The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines Best Luxury Townhouse Development (Asia) Mercer by BHC Property – Australia (WINNER) Best Townhouse Development (Asia) Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM – Australia (WINNER) Best Smart Home Development (Asia) Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn by JLand Group Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER) Best Integrated Work From Home Development (Asia) BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) Best Wellness Residential Development (Asia) BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines Best Heritage Development (Asia) Hotel Central Macau by Lek Hang Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Mega Scale Industrial Development (Asia) Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Industrial Development (Asia) Serenia Industrial Park by Sime Darby Property Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Light Industry & Science Park IV by Science Park of the Philippines. Inc. – Philippines Best Green Industrial Development (Asia) LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER) Best Office Development (Asia) The MET Corporate Towers by Triterra Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER) 83 King Lam Street by New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Cybergate Iloilo Tower 3 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines FourE-com Center by SM Offices by SM Prime – Philippines JLC by Hongkong Land – Mainland China Oriental Square by OSI by Orient Success International Investment Joint Stock Company (OSI Holdings) – Vietnam Best Retail Development (Asia) MixC Changchun by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER) 23 Paskal Shopping Center by PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk and Subsidiaries – Indonesia Best Smart Building Development (Asia) Biomedical Campus by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Green Development (Asia) Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V – Indonesia (WINNER) KingsQuare Residence by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – Thailand Signature Global Titanium SPR by Signature Global (India) Limited – India Best Nature Integrated Development (Asia) Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan The Morizen at Summarecon Mutiara Makassar by Summarecon Group & Sumitomo Forestry – Indonesia DESIGN AWARDS Best Mega Township Masterplan Design (Asia) Medini Innopolis by Iskandar Investment Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER) Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines Best Township Masterplan Design (Asia) Ecovillage Saigon River by Ecopark – Vietnam (WINNER) Paramount Petals by Paramount Land – Indonesia Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia) K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER) Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia) Lentoria by TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Lucky No. 16 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland China Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau The Hillshore by FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore The Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation – Philippines Best Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia) Ponderosa Callista by Berinda Group – Malaysia (WINNER) The Links Golf Villas by PT. New Kuta Golf And Ocean View – Indonesia The Palazzo Pinklao-Borom by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand Vong Residence by V.I Land Investment Co., Ltd. – Cambodia Best Resort Housing Architectural Design (Asia) Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan (WINNER) Best Office Architectural Design (Asia) APAC Tower by APAC Land – Thailand (WINNER) GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines Juli Road No.1 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland China THE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Retail Architectural Design (Asia) Mitsukoshi BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines (WINNER) Best Condo Interior Design (Asia) BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Casa Rivera by HWCD Design – Mainland China Century of Cultural Collection by HWCD Design – Mainland China Best Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia) Salty Jim Villa by DM Projects Group – Indonesia (WINNER) Regalità by Da Vinci Land – Singapore Best Suburban Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia) Palm Springs by LP Residences Co., Ltd – Cambodia (WINNER) Best Heritage Interior Design (Asia) San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Best Mega Scale Office Interior Design (Asia) ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK by Jiang & Associates Creative Design – Mainland China (WINNER) Best Office Interior Design (Asia) GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines (WINNER) Best Co Working Space (Asia) work Robinsons Summit Center by work – Philippines (WINNER) Best Retail Interior Design (Asia) SKP Chengdu by Sybarite – Mainland China (WINNER) Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia) Pan Pacific Orchard by UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group – Singapore (WINNER) Best Condo Landscape Design (Asia) Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore PUBLISHER'S CHOICE PropertyGuru Icon Award Henry T. Sy, Jr., Non-Executive Director/Chairman of the Board, SM Prime Holdings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SM Development Corporation (WINNER) 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China) DEVELOPER AWARD Best Developer (Mainland China) WINNER: Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Mainland China) WINNER: Jianfa Zichen by Jianfa Fangdichan Jituan Best High End Condo Development (Mainland China) WINNER: Xi'an Huafa Lijun ‧Center Glorous by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. Best Mixed Use Development (Mainland China) WINNER: Shenzhen Huafa Snow World by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. Best Landmark Development (Mainland China) WINNER: West Bund Central by Hongkong Land HIGHLY COMMENDED: GDCEG Innovation Tower by Guangzhou Jianxin Rongfu Co., Ltd. Best Asset Enhancement Initiative (Mainland China) WINNER: Shanghai Hongkou Plaza by Shanghai Yuefeng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (CapitaLand) HIGHLY COMMENDED: Suzhou Center Plaza by Design Power House (DPH) Best Retail Development (Mainland China) WINNER: MixC Changchun by Lead8 Best Office Development (Mainland China) WINNER: JLC by Hongkong Land HIGHLY COMMENDED: GDCEG Innovation Tower by Guangzhou Jianxin Rongfu Co., Ltd. DESIGN AWARDS Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Mainland China) WINNER: K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road by Lead8 HIGHLY COMMENDED: PRISMA Xinjia by Shanghai Xin Zhuo Real Estate Co., Ltd. & ECE HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Ring, Chengdu by Benoy Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Mainland China) WINNER: Lucky No. 16 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Best Office Architectural Design (Mainland China) WINNER: Juli Road No.1 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. HIGHLY COMMENDED: Zhangjiang Science City Digital and Intelligent Hub · Yu Gateway by Benoy Best Mixed Use Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: PRISMA Xinjia by Shanghai Xin Zhuo Real Estate Co., Ltd. & ECE HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shanghai Jinding Tiandi by Design Power House (DPH) HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shenzhen Huafa Snow World by Design Power House (DPH) HIGHLY COMMENDED: Suzhou Center Plaza by Design Power House (DPH) HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wuhan Jinmao the Mall of Splendors by Design Power House (DPH) Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: Century of Cultural Collection by HWCD Design Best Waterfront Condo Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: Casa Rivera by HWCD Design Best Bespoke Residential Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: The Hidden Capital City of Taoyuan by Miaojue Design HIGHLY COMMENDED: Century Park Mansion by SlowStudio HIGHLY COMMENDED: Minimalism Home in Beijing by Miaojue Design Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: SKP Chengdu by Sybarite HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shanghai Jinding Tiandi by Design Power House (DPH) HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shenzhen Huafa Snow World by Design Power House (DPH) HIGHLY COMMENDED: Suzhou Center Plaza by Design Power House (DPH) HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wuhan Jinmao the Mall of Splendors by Design Power House (DPH) Best Office Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK by Jiang & Associates Creative Design Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: Star Gourmet - Shanghai Hongkou Plaza by Design Power House (DPH) Best Bespoke Hotel Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: Breathing Aesthetic Resort Community in Beijing by Miaojue Design Best Sales Gallery Interior Design (Mainland China) WINNER: New Hong Cheng Life Experience Hall by CAN Design 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Hong Kong and Macau) DEVELOPER AWARDS Best Developer (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: New World Development Company Limited Best Boutique Developer (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: Lofter Group Limited THE ESG DEVELOPER AWARD Sustainable Design Award WINNER: S E A Holdings Limited DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited Best Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: The Pavilia Forest by Joint Venture by New World Development Company Limited & Far East Consortium International Limited Best Connectivity Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited Best Office Development (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: 83 King Lam Street by New World Development Company Limited HIGHLY COMMENDED: THE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited Best Heritage Hotel Restoration Development (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: Hotel Central Macau by Lek Hang Group Best Heritage Lodge Restoration Development (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group DESIGN AWARDS Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited Best Condo Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited HIGHLY COMMENDED: 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited Best Office Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: THE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited Best Condo Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited HIGHLY COMMENDED: 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited Best Heritage Lodge Restoration Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group Best Condo Landscape Design (Hong Kong and Macau) WINNER: 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited HIGHLY COMMENDED: 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited About PropertyGuru's Asia Property Awards PropertyGuru's Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region's most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. 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Why did you choose agriculture?” my professor asked me on the first day of class. Caught off guard, I paused. The question felt heavier than I expected. I glanced around the room, wondering if my classmates had ready answers. When my turn came, I spoke the only truth I knew. “I didn’t choose agriculture,” I said. “Agriculture chose me.” At that moment, I did not fully grasp what those words meant. Back then, I was still adjusting to life as a freshman at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, navigating new faces, challenging lectures, and the occasional imposter syndrome. Agriculture, to me, was a path I had stumbled upon, not one I actively pursued. But as the semester unfolded, something began to change. Through my classes, I learned how agriculture is more than tilling fields or growing crops—it is a science, a livelihood, and a way of life. I discovered its intricate connection to food security, climate resilience, and economic development. These lessons deepened my understanding of the role farmers play in our nation’s survival. But they also unveiled the painful realities of our agricultural sector. This year alone, the Philippines has been battered by typhoons “Kristine,” “Marce,” “Ofel,” and “Pepito,” leaving devastation in their wake. Watching the news, I saw images of submerged rice paddies, uprooted banana trees, and hectares of farmland turned into muddy wastelands. Farmers, already burdened by low market prices and rising production costs, stood helpless as their livelihoods were washed away. In Daet, my hometown, where typhoons are a familiar reality, I have seen this pain up close. After every storm, farmers work tirelessly to salvage what’s left, but often, there’s nothing to save. The aftermath of Kristine and Pepito hit particularly hard, entire communities were left without electricity, and farmers reported losses that would take months, if not years, to recover from. For the Filipino farmer, every typhoon feels like a test of endurance. But how long can one endure when the system itself offers so little support? As a student of agriculture, I can’t help but think about how disconnected the classroom sometimes feels from the reality outside. We discuss innovative technologies like hydroponics and climate-resilient crops, but the question lingers: what could someone like me—a student—do to address problems this vast? Then, an opportunity came. I ran for and recently took my oath as a councilor of the College of Agriculture and Food Science Freshman Council. Standing before the college secretary, dean, and my peers during the ceremony, I felt a deep sense of responsibility. My role was not just to serve the students who elected me; it was also to advocate for the community that inspired me to pursue this path. My professor in AGRI 11, Introduction to Agriculture, once described agriculture as a profession of hope. At first, I thought it was just a poetic statement. But now, I understand its depth. Farmers plant seeds not knowing what the season will bring. They weather storms, literal and figurative, with the belief that the sun will shine again. I see this hope in the farmers who refuse to give up, even after losing everything. I see it in my fellow students, who are eager to find sustainable solutions to our agricultural problems. And I see it in myself, every time I remember why I am here. But the challenges facing our farmers are not just natural—they are systemic. Typhoons expose the vulnerabilities of our agricultural sector, but they also reveal the gaps in leadership. Without competent and compassionate national leaders who prioritize agriculture, these storms will continue to devastate not just our fields but our nation’s future. We need leaders who understand that agriculture is the backbone of our economy, and who will invest in resilient infrastructure, fair market systems, and support programs for farmers. Electing such leaders is not just a choice, it is a responsibility. As citizens, we must demand policies that empower the very people who ensure we have food on our tables. Perhaps this is what I meant when I said agriculture chose me. It didn’t just offer me a program to study, it gave me a mission to fulfill. The Philippines doesn’t need more people who look down on farming, it needs leaders who uplift it. Every typhoon that devastated our fields is a call to action, not a signal of defeat. As young agriculturists, we are planting the seeds of change. We may not see the harvest today, but I am confident that one day, those seeds will grow into a movement that transforms the agricultural landscape of our country. For once, I was chosen: not by chance, but by purpose. And I choose to honor that calling. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . —————-

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