The AmChampion Awards, now in their eighth edition, recognize the AmCham Belgium member companies which have been most engaged with the Chamber over the past year.
To reflect our diverse membership base, we recognize companies from all levels of membership:
- Patron members
- Corporate members
- Small Company and Partner members
We measured our members’ engagement from September 2024 to August 2025 to arrive at the shortlist of AmChampion ’25 nominees. Our assessment takes into account the various ways companies can engage with and contribute to the Chamber.
Engagement Touchpoints
- Event participation;
- Event partnerships through sponsorships or knowledge contributions;
- Committee memberships and participation;
- Participation in outreach meetings with policymakers;
- Leadership in writing position papers;
- Knowledge-sharing through our blog and other publications;
- Social media interactions; and
- Financial contribution through membership and sponsorships.
The 2025 AmChampion Award winners will be announced in January at our New Year’s Reception, which will be a fantastic opportunity to raise a glass to new beginnings and look towards the future with our community.
Today, we are excited to introduce the nine AmChampion Award nominees (three per category). These are member companies that have been participating in many of our activities over the past year and have made the most of their AmCham Belgium membership.
AmChampion Award for Patron Member Companies
Congratulations to BNP Paribas, ExxonMobil, and MSD for their nominations!
BNP Paribas Fortis offers the Belgian market a comprehensive range of financial services for private individuals, the self-employed, professionals, companies and public organizations. In the insurance sector, BNP Paribas Fortis works closely, as a tied agent, with Belgian market leader AG Insurance. At international level, the Bank also provides high-net-worth individuals, large corporations and public and financial institutions with customized solutions, for which it is able to draw on the know-how and international network of the BNP Paribas Group.
BNP Paribas Fortis Director and CEO Michael Anseeuw serves on AmCham’s Board of Directors. As a Patron member, BNP Paribas is also active on four committees, including our Government Relations Forum.
Learn more about BNP Paribas Fortis
ExxonMobil is a leading American oil and gas company. Its primary businesses provide energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower emissions technologies. Holding operations in more than 56 countries globally, ExxonMobil works to meet the world's energy and product needs.
ExxonMobil is a Gold Sponsor and Patron member with many representatives in Chamber leadership roles. This includes Huge Detré, Lead Country Manager Belux, who serves on AmCham's Board of Directors, as well as Anneliese Daelemans as Vice-Chair of the Government Relations Forum and Dirk Ceulemans representing ExxonMobil in the Legal and Taxation Committee.
MSD is a research-based pharmaceutical company bringing forward medicines, vaccines, and innovative health solutions for the world’s most challenging diseases. MSD has been active in Belgium for 60 years, and today more than 360 people are committed to working with the entire European and Belgian health ecosystems to make innovative medicines and vaccines accessible to all patients who need them. MSD is strongly committed to R&D through clinical research with approximately 200 clinical trial sites and more than 1000 participants throughout the country.
As a Patron member and Diamond Sponsor, MSD serves the AmCham community by engaging within the Innovative Healthcare Committee, the Communications Committee, and the Legal and Taxation Committee.
AmChampion Award for Corporate Members
Congratulations to Grant Thornton, Growth Inc., and MasterCard for their nominations!
Grant Thornton is a professional services network dedicated to providing independent accounting, assurance, legal, tax and advisory services. Serving +150 markets, Grant Thornton works to provide global capability with local insights. In Belgium, the Grant Thornton team includes more than 250 experts working from seven office locations around the country. In addition to their consulting expertise, Grant Thornton is also a proud national sponsor of the Royal Belgian Hockey Association.
As a Corporate member, Grant Thornton is active and established in four committees. These include the Sustainability and Innovation Committee, the Human Capital and Talent Committee, the Innovative Healthcare Committee, and the Young Professionals Committee.
Learn more about Grant Thornton
Growth Inc. is a strategic communications and public affairs firm providing reputation management, crisis communication, media relations, and expertise on public affairs. Growth Inc. offers the insights, network as well as strategies to help its clients gain influence with their stakeholders and create positive change.
As a Corporate member, Growth Inc. representatives serve in multiple committee leadership roles. These include Young Professionals Committee Vice-Chair Adrien Janssen and Communications Committee Vice-Chair Julie Willaert. Growth Inc. is also active in the Human Capital and Talent Committee and the Innovative Healthcare Committee.
Mastercard is global technology company in the payments industry, delivering a wide range of payment choices that make transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible and ensure that everyone, everywhere can participate in the digital economy on their own terms. In Belgium, Mastercard’s Waterloo office is a decision-making hub for European strategy. It hosts teams across product development, sales and account management, legal, HR, finance, fraud management and cybersecurity, including global and European executives. It stands at the helm of Mastercard’s European offices in nearly 30 countries, making it one of the few global tech companies with a meaningful decision center in Belgium. This includes MasterCard's European Cyber Resilience Centre, a state-of-the-art facility serving as a hub for collaboration between public and private sectors, enhancing the region’s ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats.
As a Corporate member and Gold Sponsor, Mastercard serves within the Human Capital and Talent Committee where Annelies Bruyninckx is Chair, the Young Professionals Committee, where Cloé Jullien is Vice-Chair, and in the Legal and Taxation Committee and the Communications Committee. MasterCard also hosted multiple events at their European Cyber Resilience Center for AmCham members in 2024 and 2025.
AmChampion Award for Partners/Small Company Members
Congratulations to Wallonia Export and Investment Agency (AWEX), Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), and Trust-Int for their nominations!
The Wallonia Export and Investment Agency (AWEX) is a governmental agency that works to attract foreign investment to Wallonia, Belgium, and to stimulate foreign trade by companies established in the Walloon region. AWEX’s mission is to promote, support, and inform both the Walloon and the international business community.
AWEX is a Gold Strategic Sponsor and is active on the Membership Committee, where Alphi Cartuyvels serves as member. AWEX is also a valued Partner member for Chamber events and strategic engagement in Wallonia.
Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) plays a key role in the internationalization of the Flemish economy, supporting the global ambitions of both Flemish and international companies and organizations. FIT helps Flemish companies and start-ups export and expand internationally, enabling sustainable growth. At the same time, FIT attracts and supports foreign companies seeking to invest and expand in Flanders. Through targeted international marketing of Flemish innovation, FIT puts Flanders on the global map, enhancing its visibility and international reputation.
A Gold Strategic Sponsor, Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT) has both Kristof Lowyck and Conny Van Wulpen serving within the Membership Committee. FIT is also a key Partner for Chamber events and strategic engagement in Flanders.
Trust-Int Consulting provides cross-cultural training & expat partner assistance (with NetExpat), plus corporate culture consultancy. It also performs rental inventories and provisional receptions of private and commercial buildings in Belgium (via Expertym). Finally, tailormade leadership, life & financial planning training and coaching is offered.
As a Small Company member, Dave Deruytter is active in multiple committees, including many years as the Chair of the Membership Committee, and is a regular presence at AmCham events.
Learn more about Trust-Int Consulting
Congratulations to all the AmChampion Award nominees, and thank you for your engagement!
Are you curious to find out who the AmChampions ‘25 will be?
Register for our New Year’s Reception and join us for the awards ceremony!
AmChampion Awards 2025: Meet the Nominees