The Singapore Prize was launched to celebrate individuals who strive for excellence and serve their communities through public service. The award honours individuals who are dedicated to making a difference, and at critical moments put the interests of others before their own. The award recognises that healthy societies need leaders who are committed to serving society, and who inspire others to follow suit.
The winners of the 2023 Singapore Prize were announced on Tuesday 7 November at a star-studded awards ceremony in Singapore, hosted by Emmy winning actor and producer Sterling K. Brown, alongside three-time Emmy winner and host Hannah Waddingham. The event was streamed live and featured performances by Bastille, OneRepublic, Nomzamo Mbatha, Cate Blanchett, and Robert Irwin. The winners of this year’s 2023 Singapore Prize are Accion Andina, GRST, WildAid Marine Program, and S4S Technologies.
Awarded by the Government of Singapore to commemorate its jubilee, this award is given in recognition of significant contributions and achievements that enhance the social and cultural life of Singapore. It is also awarded in memory of the late Singaporean leader Lee Kuan Yew.
This award is presented to the best student who has achieved a minimum A grade in Prosthodontics at the Final Master of Dental Surgery Examination. The winner will be conferred a medal and cash prize of up to $1,000. In the case of a tie, the award may be shared.
Inaugurated in 1967, the National Sports Awards were introduced by then-Minister for Social Affairs Othman Wok. He envisioned the awards to be a way for the nation to promote physical health and strength, which would in turn help to nurture stronger citizens for the benefit of society.
It is mandatory for athletes who win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Olympic Games to donate a certain percentage of their MAP payout to their respective National Sports Associations. The sum of this money is then used to fund training, development and future sporting endeavours for the nation’s athletes.
The winner of this prestigious prize will be recognised for its use of waste water to track the trends of COVID-19 infection across Singapore, as well as for its ability to provide early warning signs of outbreaks. The technology developed by the team has helped save many lives in Singapore, and could potentially save more lives in other countries as well.
Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and is one of the world’s leading universities. It has produced 48 Nobel Laureates and has an unparalleled global reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
The finalists for this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF) and Inside Awards are being selected now. The shortlist will be announced in April, with the overall WAF and Inside winners being revealed at a gala dinner at WAF in Singapore on 27 September. As a first for the WAF and Inside Awards, all finalists will have the opportunity to present their projects live at the event and receive feedback from a panel of judges.