With the theme centered on "Resiliency in Rebuilding Our Nation," this year's TOFIL Awards, held Monday, December 10, at Rizal Park Hotel, recognized Sy for his success in integrating sustainability and resilience in the framework of the SM Group's operations. Under Sy's leadership, SM has been a major player in disaster relief efforts and community assistance through initiatives such as the SM Yolanda Housing Program and Covid-19 vaccination programs. Sy has also helped in the formation of the ARISE Philippine Network, which fosters more public-private sector partnerships for capacity building, technological innovation and sustainability in underserved communities.