Throughout its history, Kingston has achieved many accolades, recognition by top business publications and industry associations, and awards that recognise environmental and design innovation in business.
Awards and recognition
Timeline
Timeline
2022
Kingston celebrates 35 years in business.
Kingston is awarded “Business Peripherals Vendor of the Year” at the PCR Awards.
2020
OC Business Journal awards John Tu and David Sun Business People of the Year.
2019
OC Business Journal ranks Kingston as one of the best places to work in Orange County, California.
2015
Kingston presented as winner of Green Dot Award. This is the world’s most prestigious green award that recognises outstanding products and services which are manufactured and delivered in an environmentally friendly manner.
2014
Kingston presented as winner of Red Dot Award for design, quality & innovation. This international design competition focuses on product design, communication design and design concepts.
2012
Kingston celebrates 25 years in the memory business.
2011
Inc.com ranks Kingston as the no. 4 Fastest Growing Private Company by revenue and no. 1 revenue in the computer hardware category.
OC Business Journal awards John Tu and David Sun Business People of the Year.
2010
Inc.com ranks Kingston no. 6 in total revenue and no. 1 in revenue in the computer hardware category.
2009
Inc.com ranks Kingston no. 5 in total revenue and no. 1 in revenue in the computer hardware category.
Publicease Tech Evolution Award presented to Kingston for its exceptional technology that is transforming the tech industry.
2007
Times UK crowned Kingston the winner of the Times Leadership Challenge for providing solutions for needy areas of the world through water treatment solutions and neighbourhood restoration.
2004
Computer Trade Shopper ranks Kingston the Memory Manufacturer of the Year.
UK Financial Times rates Kingston one of the best places to work.
2003
Computer Trade Shopper awards Kingston the Memory Manufacturer of the Year.
UK Financial Times names Kingston one of the best places to work.
2001
IndustryWeek honours Kingston as a Top 5 Global Manufacturing Company.
Businessweek ranks Kingston no. 8 on its Top Private Info Tech Companies.
Investor's Business Daily profiles John Tu in its Leaders & Success feature article.
1999
AEA gives Kingston the Best Employers Award in the Hi-Tech Industry.
1998
Fortune Magazine ranks Kingston no. 2 of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in the USA. The honour is awarded to Kingston for the next 4 years.
Harvard Business School honours John Tu as a prime example of success in business.
1997
Asian Business Association presents Entrepreneur of the Year Award to John Tu and David Sun.
Chapman University Ethics in America Achievement Award is awarded to Kingston Technology.
1996
John Tu and David Sun win Business People of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal.
Asian Business League American Dream Award is given to John Tu.
1992
Inc. Magazine ranks Kingston no. 1 as the fastest-growing privately held company in America.
