RUSH Technologies Earns Triple Win at the 2025 Stevies® for Innovation and Digital Transformation

November 14, 2025
RUSH Technologies Earns Triple Win at the 2025 Stevies® for Innovation and Digital TransformationRUSH Technologies Earns Triple Win at the 2025 Stevies® for Innovation and Digital Transformation

RUSH Stevies® 2025 Wins Highlight Its Leadership in Innovation and Digital Transformation

RUSH Technologies Inc. continues to raise the bar for Philippine tech innovation, securing two Golds and one Bronze at the prestigious 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards held in May.

These RUSH  recognitions mark the company’s third consecutive year of success, reaffirming its leadership in digital transformation in the Philippines and its commitment to empowering enterprises with robust and scalable eCommerce solutions and loyalty programs.

Three Wins, One Purpose

RUSH’s achievements this year reflect its commitment to helping businesses sell smarter and build long-term customer relationships. The company earned:

  • Gold – Most Innovative Startup of the Year: Business Service Industries (two consecutive Golds)

  • Gold – Innovation in Digital Transformation: Computer Industries (third consecutive and highest-tier win)

  • Bronze – Most Innovative Tech Startup of the Year: Software (back-to-back recognition since its 2024 Gold)

As highlighted by the Daily Tribune, RUSH was among Globe Group subsidiaries that “upheld the standard for purposeful innovation” across Southeast Asia.

Leaders on What Drove the Win

“Our team is committed to pushing the boundaries of what our technology can do, so our clients can push theirs. This means not only advancing our tech stack but also ensuring it can be seamlessly implemented by clients within their own ecosystems. We focus on building flexible, future-ready systems that simplify complexity, reduce friction, and empower our clients to adapt quickly in a constantly evolving digital landscape,” said Dan Real, RUSH Chief Technology Officer.

Julianne Fernandez, RUSH Chief Product and Growth Officer, also says, “winning these awards reinforces our mission to build customer-first products that create real value. We innovate on behalf of our clients, so they can focus on what they do best: running and growing their business. Together, we’re able to deliver seamless, end-to-end experiences that delight their customers and drive long-term success,” 

As part of Globe Digital Group, RUSH represents the group’s mission to drive meaningful innovation across industries. The company now powers 1,700+ brands, 7,000+ stores, and 8 million customers, facilitating over 1.7 billion transactions through its platforms. “When RUSH succeeds, it means thousands of Filipino businesses are succeeding too,” said Vince Yamat, Managing Director of 917Ventures. “Their recognition at the Stevies is proof that purpose-led innovation delivers real economic impact.”

RUSH’s History of Innovation

The Stevies® recognized RUSH for its ability to deliver tangible business results through scalable, user-focused digital solutions. These programs enable enterprises and growing businesses to simplify operations, drive sales, and strengthen customer relationships.

RUSH eStore

Empowers merchants to sell smarter and operate more efficiently through real-time inventory visibility, automated order flows, and seamless delivery fulfillment. This is powered by a complete online selling solution fully integrated with logistics partners like Grab and pandago, plus built-in analytics to guide smarter business decisions.

RUSH Loyalty

Helps brands retain more customers and increase repeat purchases through customizable reward experiences. The platform supports Points, Privilege Cards, and Digital Punch Cards. Enterprise partners such as Unilever (U-COIN) and RACKS & TENYA have strengthened customer engagement and boosted retention through these loyalty programs.

Scan to Order / Scan to Pay

Improves in-store efficiency and enhances customer convenience by enabling quick, contactless ordering and payments. These QR-based tools reduce queue times and streamline order management for both staff and customers.

Fast Track Program

Accelerates business growth for early-stage merchants, providing guided onboarding and digital enablement support. Graduates of the program achieved an average 62% increase in sales within just three months, demonstrating the impact of hands-on guidance combined with RUSH’s digital ecosystem.

RUSH’s solutions are some of the driving forces behind the comeback of loyalty programs in the Philippines, blending digital convenience with meaningful customer engagement.

About the Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards

The Stevie® Awards, widely recognized as the world’s premier business awards, were established in 2002 to honor outstanding organizations and professionals. The Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards are among the region’s most competitive programs, drawing over 1,000 nominations from 29 markets in 2025. Entries were evaluated by more than 120 global executives, underscoring the rigor of the judging process and the significance of RUSH’s multiple wins in this year’s awards.

RUSH’s wins place it alongside the region’s most innovative organizations, solidifying the Philippines’ growing presence in the tech innovation landscape.

Looking Ahead

While the trophies mark another milestone, RUSH remains focused on its mission to make digital transformation accessible, scalable, and impactful for brands in the Philippines and beyond..

“Recognition is great,” said Julianne Fernandez, RUSH Chief Product and Growth Officer, “but what really counts is when our merchants feel the impact as their businesses run smoother, sell smarter, and grow faster.”

As RUSH continues to push the boundaries of innovation, it invites businesses ready to ride this wave of digital growth to explore its award-winning eStore and Loyalty solutions.

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