HONG KONG, March 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness direct-selling company, has been recognized with three Silver Stevie® Awards, highlighting its impact in environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and product innovation. The accolades, presented at the Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards, honor the QNET Green Legacy Programme, its fight against plastic pollution through the VeryNile partnership, and Bernhard H. Mayer's OMNI Watch, a luxury timepiece crafted with sustainable materials.
The Stevie Awards are among the most prestigious business awards worldwide, recognizing outstanding corporate achievements. This latest recognition cements QNET's commitment to empowering communities, driving environmental change, and pioneering sustainable business practices.
"These awards are a testament to QNET's ongoing efforts to create meaningful impact," said Trevor Kuna, Chief Marketing Officer at QNET. "From tackling plastic pollution in the Nile, and redefining sustainable luxury with the OMNI Watch, we are dedicated to making a difference. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to responsible business practices that benefit both people and the planet."
QNET Green Legacy Programme: A Commitment to a Greener Future
The QNET Green Legacy Programme, which received a Silver Stevie® Award, is an environmental sustainability initiative focused on reforestation and carbon footprint reduction. As part of this programme, QNET has also pledged to plant a tree for every OMNI Watch sold—an initiative that has already led to over total 16,000 trees being planted worldwide. The Green Legacy Programme reflects QNET's long-term vision for a healthier planet through proactive green initiatives.
Tackling Plastic Pollution with VeryNile
QNET's partnership with VeryNile was recognized for its environmental and social impact, having impacted 250 families and removed over 5,000 kilograms of plastic waste from the River Nile. The initiative not only cleans one of the world's most polluted waterways but also supports local fishermen and artisans, who repurpose collected plastic into usable products—creating both economic opportunities and a circular economy around waste management.
Sustainable Luxury: Bernhard H. Mayer's OMNI Watch
The OMNI Watch, a timepiece from Bernhard H. Mayer, integrates sustainability into high-end watchmaking. Made with recycled stainless steel, RCS-certified thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) straps, and eco-friendly packaging, the OMNI Watch aligns with the growing demand for ethical luxury.
QNET's triple Stevie® win reflects its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and financial empowerment. As the company continues integrating responsible business practices, it aims to drive lasting impact in industries and communities across the globe. For more information about the QNET, visit www.qnet.net
ABOUT QNET
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company, uses a direct selling business model to promote unique products that enable people to take charge of their health, well-being, and lifestyle.
Since 1998, QNET's innovative products and e-commerce-driven business model have helped build a global community of satisfied customers and microentrepreneurs, who are driven by the mission of RYTHM – Raise Yourself To Help Mankind. Popular product brands offered by QNET include the Bernhard H. Mayer range of luxury watches and jewellery, HomePure range of home care products, the Amezcua wellness range, Physio Radiance personal care range, and QVI branded holiday packages.
QNET proudly exemplifies high industry standards and is a member of numerous Direct Selling Associations worldwide. Its active engagement in several global sports sponsorships including in its role as the official direct selling partner of the Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), highlights the company's commitment to excellence.
Discover a world of new possibilities with QNET by visiting www.qnet.net
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QNET Scores Triple Silver at the Stevie® Awards for Impact in Sustainability & Innovation
SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, a leading global game developer, at GDC 2025 today is revealing the "Original IP Initiative," a new strategic focus centered on developing original game titles. As part of this strategic shift, Vice President of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS and General Manager of LightSpeed LA, Steve C. Martin will unveil strategies from Lightspeed L.A., the studio developing the highly anticipated AAA open-world action game, Last Sentinel, while in parallel legendary game developer and head of LightSpeed Japan Studio, Hideaki Itsuno, will reveal that he has begun leading the early development of a new, unnamed original AAA action game title. Both are projects that mark LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS' commitment to creating original game titles.
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS Commits to Development of Original Game IP
Recognizing that innovation drives player engagement, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is sharpening its approach and announcing its commitment to empowering a network of self-sustained, independently run regional studios that will be focused entirely on developing original, cross platform game titles.
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, best known for its work with established game title PUBG MOBILE (co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.), is strategically expanding and building state-of-the-art development facilities around the world to support original game development.
This strategy enables its development studios, which notably includes LightSpeed L.A., the newly established LightSpeed Japan Studio, along with teams across the world, a direct pipeline to LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS' centralized technical resources. This consists of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS' latest R&D breakthroughs, which push the boundaries of graphics and performance to enhance in-game realism, as showcased in workshops during GDC 2025.
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS Sets the Stage for a New Era for Japan Studio
Building on this approach, legendary game director and head of LightSpeed Japan Studio, Hideaki Itsuno, is revealing at GDC 2025 that he's entering the arena and embarked on the early stages of bringing his own visionary AAA game title to life. Drawing on his extensive experience directing games and building incredible teams at Capcom that drove the remarkable successes of Devil May Cry, the Dragon's Dogma series, Capcom VS. SNK, and many more iconic game titles, Hideaki is ready to apply the same principles of creative freedom, efficiency, and humility to assemble an outstanding team and create something truly groundbreaking.
"We're building a creative environment that combines diverse cultural perspectives with cutting-edge technology," said Hideaki Itsuno, General Manager of LightSpeed Japan Studio. "Our focus is on developing gameplay elements that offer players entirely new experiences – the kind of innovations that make players say I've never seen that in a game before."
Leveraging Global Talent and Nurturing Creative Freedom
Additionally, to foster fresh perspectives in original game development, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is adopting a model that enables each studio to shape its own culture, advocating for original thinking within teams. Bringing to the table Eastern and Western game philosophies, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is positioned to encourage regional teams to exchange ideas, blend cultural influences, and unite under a shared vision – creating truly global gaming experiences.
A standout example of this approach is being led by the VP of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, Steve C. Martin, known for his commitment to culture-building, and development-based scheduling. Focused on bringing his original AAA open world action title, Last Sentinel, to life, Steve has assembled a world-class, global team. Combing a dream team of talent from prestigious studios like Rockstar Games, Naughty Dog, Obsidian Entertainment, Sony Santa Monica, Meta, and EA Games, LightSpeed L.A. has fostered not only a culture of creative freedom but ensures product efficiency, thanks to Steve's emphasis on humility and a willingness to embrace constructive feedback.
"Every developer's true ambition lies in developing original games. The creative freedom of creating your own lore from scratch, building a compelling narratives and characters, and all the ideation and inspiration that explodes from this, this is the dream of ant creative, and that's why LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is the place to be," said Steve C. Martin, who brings his extensive experience from Rockstar Games where he contributed to acclaimed titles including Red Dead Redemption I and II and Grand Theft Auto V."
About LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and United Arab Emirates. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE (co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.) and the developer of the upcoming AAA open-world game, Last Sentinel.
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.
More information about LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS please visit www.lightspeed-studios.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
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LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS Forges Ahead with Key Game Developments and Expands Creative Vision
