Ernie Klassen is awarded the Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence for his outstanding contributions to sustainable fisheries management, marine conservation, and responsible ocean governance. Currently serving as a Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, he is widely recognized for his pragmatic and inclusive leadership, promoting a balance between environmental protection, economic development, and community interests.

Ambassador Sinisa Berjan is awarded the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution for his profound diplomatic experience and outstanding cross-border leadership. Since taking office as Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ambassador to China in January 2024, he has been committed to advancing global diversified cooperation, deepening China-BiH bilateral relations, and building exchange bridges between BiH and the world.

Sashko Nasev (North Macedonia) wins the Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence for his outstanding achievements in diplomatic governance, international exchange, global cooperation and world peace. Currently North Macedonia’s Ambassador to China, he is a professional scholar-diplomat with a philosophy doctorate and solid educational and diplomatic experience. Having served as Ambassador to Canada and a university professor, he is renowned for his responsible and inclusive leadership, boosting bilateral political, economic, trade and cultural cooperation among North Macedonia, Canada and China.

Alexa Loo is awarded the Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence for her outstanding contributions to local governance, community development, and social cohesion. Currently serving as a City Councillor of Richmond, she brings a unique background in public service, elite sports, and professional finance. As a former Canadian Olympic athlete and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), she is recognized for her disciplined, pragmatic leadership, advancing initiatives in community safety, fiscal responsibility, business revitalization, and multicultural integration.

Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy Hafez from Egypt, Ambassador of the League of Arab States Beijing Mission, has long been dedicated to advancing multilateral exchanges and pragmatic cooperation between Arab states and the world. He has actively promoted cross-border regional communication, civilizational mutual learning and global consensus building across diverse fields. Thanks to his diligent public service and outstanding achievements in global public diplomacy and multilateral engagement, he has been conferred the Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence. His persistent efforts have effectively boosted regional peace, international connectivity and garnered high recognition from global diplomatic and public welfare communities.

Riza Poda from Albania, Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to China, has long been committed to facilitating Albania’s global development and world-wide multilateral cooperation. He has made tireless efforts to strengthen international mutual trust, expand global pragmatic cooperation and diversify international friendly interactions among nations. Thanks to his dedicated public service and remarkable achievements in global diplomatic communication and cross-national collaboration, he has been conferred the Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence. His valuable work has built a solid bond for Eurasian friendly linkage and won extensive international acclaim.

Paul Kallee-Grover MBE from United Kingdom, former Chairman of the Liverpool China Partnership, has long been devoted to global friendly exchange and international economic and trade cooperation. He has spared no effort to advance worldwide city-to-city collaboration, multicultural communication and global industrial connectivity across different countries. Thanks to his outstanding practice and remarkable contributions to global international exchange and transnational cooperation, he has been conferred the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution.

Dr. Ranko Škrbić from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rector of the University of Banja Luka, has long been committed to promoting global medical exchange, world public health development and international educational collaboration. He has actively advanced global academic communication, international medical talent cultivation and cross-border public health joint prevention. Thanks to his outstanding exploration and remarkable achievements in global medical innovation and worldwide public health and education cooperation, he has been conferred the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution.

Professor Zoran Poposki from North Macedonia, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Royal Asiatic Society, Associate Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts as well as Director of the International Research Centre for Cultural Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong, has made significant contributions to the advancement of contemporary arts, creative education, and international cultural exchange. Through his longstanding work in artistic creation, research, education, and cross-cultural collaboration, he has contributed to expanding the global influence and social value of artistic practice. Therefore, he has been conferred the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution.

Professor Wu Jianjun from China, Vice Dean of the School of Information and Media, Beijing College of Politics and Law, has long been committed to innovative exploration and international talent cultivation in global artificial intelligence and media education. He has spared no effort to optimize worldwide intelligent education models, promote the international integration of AI and media disciplines, and cultivate high-quality interdisciplinary innovative talents for the global industry. Thanks to his outstanding educational practice and remarkable contributions to global AI education innovation and disciplinary development, he has been conferred the Global Fred Award for AI Education Outstanding Contributor.

Professor Wu Zhuohao from China, Vice President of the AI Engineering Institute at Sinovation Ventures and Professor at the Communication University of China, has long been devoted to global AI disciplinary system construction, international educational innovation and high-end industrial talent incubation. Thanks to his profound academic attainments and outstanding contributions to global AI education reform and international talent cultivation, he has been conferred the Global Fred Award for AI Education Outstanding Contributor.

Qi Chong is awarded the Global Fred Award for Outstanding Leadership in recognition of his leadership and advisory experience across international finance, climate initiatives, economic cooperation, diplomacy, and academia. Through roles including Chairman of the Global Oasis Climate Fund, Executive Director of Pando Finance Co., Ltd., Council Member of the Beijing Private Economy Development Promotion Association, and advisor to multiple diplomatic institutions, he has demonstrated sustained commitment to organizational leadership, cross-border collaboration, and international engagement.

Marcus Vinicius De Freitas is awarded the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution in recognition of more than three decades of professional service across international arbitration, higher education, public policy, and finance. Through his work with the Maritime Arbitration Commission, Foreign Affairs University, the Policy Center for the New South, and Columbus Financial Ventures, he has built a career spanning multiple countries and professional fields, reflecting a strong commitment to international cooperation and professional exchange.

Maria Sun is awarded the Global Fred Award for AI Education Outstanding Contributor for her outstanding contributions to the integration of artificial intelligence in education, innovative curriculum development, and international educational advancement. As Founder and President of Victoria Education Group, Principal of Victoria College of Education, and Founder of Bigvine Education, she is widely recognized for her visionary leadership in bridging technology and learning.

The Trade and Investment Section of the British Embassy in Canada (the British High Commission in Canada) has shown exceptional dedication to enhancing UK-Canada economic ties post-Brexit. Despite challenges like market uncertainty and policy shifts, they implemented innovative strategies to boost trade, investment, and technological cooperation. Their sustained efforts have significantly strengthened bilateral economic relations, earning them this prestigious award.

Professor Xin Lyu awarded the Global Fred Award for AI Education Outstanding Contributor for his outstanding contributions to digital media art education. Holding a PhD from Communication University of China and with visiting scholar experience at Northeastern University, he has 20+ years of teaching and research experience, serving as Dean of the Digital Human Research Institute at CUC, a member of Beijing’s Young Talent Program and a Young Top-notch Scholar of CUC.

Professor Zhen Xu receives the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution for his groundbreaking work in urban building cluster seismic resilience and global disaster risk reduction. Holding a Tsinghua University Civil Engineering PhD with Stanford University research experience, he is Dean of University of Science and Technology Beijing's School of Future Urban Studies, a National "Ten-Thousand Talents Program" Young Top-notch Talent, and a 2025 world's top 2% scientist.

Atanas Georgiev is honored with the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution for his 20+ years of dedication to international documentaries and achievements across creation, judging and education. As a multi-role professional (director, producer, editor), top film festival judge and university distinguished professor, he is a benchmark figure in documentaries. His participated work “Honeyland” won three Sundance awards and two Oscar nominations, becoming a model of artistic and social value integration.

Kate Ludlam is awarded the Global Fred Award for Outstanding Leadership for her exceptional contributions to community service, healthcare philanthropy, and the well-being of older adults. Currently serving as Executive Director of the Langley Senior Resources Society, she brings over three decades of leadership experience across major healthcare and non-profit organizations. Recognized for her strategic vision and compassionate leadership, she has led significant initiatives, strengthening healthcare infrastructure and community support systems.

David Jacox is awarded the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution for his outstanding contributions to the global film stunt industry, advancing professional standards, safety practices, and international collaboration. As a Hollywood stunt actor and coordinator, he is widely recognized for his expertise in high-risk action design, vehicle stunts, and large-scale production coordination. Having contributed to major internationally released films such as Reindeer Games, Timecop, and X-Men: The Last Stand, he is known for his professionalism, precision, and strong commitment to safety, earning broad respect within the global stunt community.

Professor Li Yuan receives the Global Fred Award for AI Education Outstanding Contributor in recognition of his contributions to AI and cybersecurity education, global talent cultivation, and international standards development. A professor at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Academy of Governance and a WorldSkills Cybersecurity Competition technical guidance expert, he has advanced internationalized training and academic research in the field.

Professor Keke Gai receives the Global Fred Award for AI Education Outstanding Contributor for his groundbreaking contributions to AI education. Holding a PhD from Pace University and with 11 years of overseas research experience, he is Vice Dean of the School of AI at Beijing Institute of Technology, a recipient of the National Young Talent Program, and one of the world’s top 2% scientists.

The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in China is awarded the Global Fred Award for International Economic Cooperation in recognition of its outstanding achievements in promoting China–BiH trade and economic collaboration. Through decades of active engagement in bilateral trade and diplomatic cooperation, the Embassy has helped build an efficient bridge for international economic exchange, strengthening partnerships and facilitating cross-border opportunities.

At only 28, Ben Nowack, Reflect Orbital’s founder and former SpaceX engineer, has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to convert science-fiction-level imagination into practical

innovation. His vision of “bringing daylight beyond the horizon” merges sustainability with aerospace precision, presenting a new paradigm for global energy distribution.

Founded in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, Langley Senior Resources Society is a community-based organization dedicated to supporting seniors through a wide range of care, wellness, and social programs. It has been awarded the Global Fred Certification for Healthcare Service Trust (GFC-HCST) certification at the “Excellent” level. The organization earned this recognition for its strong commitment to delivering reliable, compassionate, and well-structured services in healthcare support, senior care, and community engagement, contributing to enhanced quality of life and a high level of trust within the senior community.

Shuimu Xingchuang (Beijing) Technology Development Co., Ltd. operates the Zhongguancun (Daxing) International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone, a national-level hydrogen-energy industrial cluster in China. It has received the Global Fred Certification for International Business Comprehensive Strength (GFC-IBCS) at the “Excellent” level. The company earned this recognition for its capabilities in hydrogen-energy development, green innovation, industrial collaboration, international cooperation, and project operations, demonstrating strong international operational capacity and supporting the advancement of clean-energy development.

Electronic Arts Vancouver Studio has been awarded the Global Fred Certification for Cultural & Creative Trust (GFC-CCT) in recognition of its outstanding contributions to digital creativity, interactive entertainment, and global cultural influence, with its ability to consistently deliver high-quality, innovative gaming experiences reflecting strong creative integrity, technological excellence, and user trust, while as a key part of a leading global entertainment company, it plays an important role in shaping contemporary digital culture, fostering creative talent, and advancing the integration of technology and artistic expression within the global gaming industry.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, SierraLink Manufacturing provides precision metal parts and nearshore contract manufacturing to global OEMs. It has been awarded the GFC-IBCS certification at the “Proficient” level. SierraLink earned this recognition for robust export compliance, binational supplier networks, and high-touch account management.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, USA, Tempus focuses on applying Artificial Intelligence to precision medicine and cancer treatment. The company has been awarded the GFC-AIAS certification at the “Excellent” level. Tempus earned this certification for its AI platform that uses anonymized clinical and genomic data to assist physicians in developing personalized treatment plans, adhering to strict privacy and healthcare compliance standards.

The University of British Columbia Faculty of Science has been awarded the Global Fred Certification for Academic Trust Certification (GFC-ATC) in recognition of its strong academic integrity, high-impact research contributions, and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge through rigorous and ethical practices, with sustained excellence in education, global research collaboration, and institutional credibility reflecting the core principles of academic trust and scholarly leadership.

Founded in 1999 in Beijing, it’s a leading national AI firm. A "Little Giant" enterprise, it excels in digital content management, AI interaction and virtual digital humans. With 25 years in AI, it’s a national key "Little Giant" firm, leading in speech recognition and multi-modal digital humans. It has joint labs with top universities, serves 2,000+ governments and 500+ financial bodies, replaces IBM/Oracle software, aids the "Belt and Road" via its Singapore subsidiary, and builds industry ecosystems, proving strong real-world AI application strength.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, Graphcore is an innovative company in the field of artificial intelligence semiconductors. It has been awarded the GFC-AIAS certification at the “Proficient” level. Graphcore earned this recognition for its AI accelerator technologies that significantly improve energy efficiency and training speed while integrating safety and sustainability principles into hardware design, advancing the development of green AI.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in California, Aisera focuses on AI-powered enterprise service automation. It has been awarded the GFC-AIAS certification at the “Excellent” level. Aisera received this certification for its natural language understanding technology that enhances customer service experiences and its strong ethical AI review system that ensures compliance, fairness, and user data protection.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Locus develops AI-powered logistics optimization software designed to improve supply-chain efficiency and operational intelligence. It has been awarded the GFC-AIAS certification at the "Qualified" level. Locus earned this recognition for its contributions to reducing carbon emissions through optimized routing and logistics planning, as well as for promoting transparency and data-driven decision-making in supply-chain analytics.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore, PatSnap provides AI-powered innovation-intelligence platforms. It has been awarded the GFC-AIAS certification at the “Excellent” level. PatSnap earned this recognition for applying AI to global patent analytics with strong intellectual-property respect and transparency.

Canva has been awarded the Global Fred Certification for Universal Service Trust Certification (GFC-USTC) in recognition of its consistent delivery of reliable, user-friendly digital services, high levels of global customer satisfaction, and commitment to transparent and accessible design solutions.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Burnaby Campus has been awarded the Global Fred Certification for Education Trust Certification (GFC-ETC) in recognition of its high-quality, career-oriented education model, strong teaching effectiveness, and consistent ability to deliver measurable student outcomes aligned with industry needs, with its emphasis on applied learning, professional standards, and institutional credibility reflecting a high level of trust in education services, while as BCIT’s largest campus, it is widely recognized for its practical training approach and strong industry connections that prepare students for real-world professional environments.

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) Vancouver Branch has been awarded the Global Fred Certification for Universal Service Trust Certification (GFC-USTC) in recognition of its consistent delivery of reliable financial services, strong customer trust, and adherence to transparent and ethical operational practices, with its ability to maintain service quality, professionalism, and credibility reflecting the core standards of universal service trust, while as part of one of Canada’s major financial institutions, it plays an important role in providing stable and accessible banking services that support individuals and businesses.

Founded in China, Zhongwang Fantian is a technology-driven enterprise specializing in interactive entertainment, with extensive experience in game development and digital content creation. It has been awarded the Global Fred Certification for Internation Business Comprehensive Strength (GFC-IBCS) certification in recognition of its strong industry performance and global market influence. The organization earned this recognition for delivering high-quality games with compelling design, graphics, and storytelling, attracting over 100 million users worldwide and demonstrating strong capability in content innovation and audience engagement.