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The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2025: About the sponsor and partners
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The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year (SOTY) is an award given to a Singaporean or group of citizens who has made a significant contribution to society. This can be through achievements that put Singapore on the world stage, or by going beyond the call of duty to selflessly improve the lives of others in the community, among other ways.
Besides the Singaporean of the Year award, the 2025 awards have two new categories: The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year (International Impact) award and The Straits Times Young Singaporean of the Year award.
The awards are organised by The Straits Times, and presented by UBS Singapore. The official airline partner is Singapore Airlines, and the global hotel partner is Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
Presenting sponsor
UBS AG
UBS is a leading global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. It helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalised advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS operates in more than 50 markets around the globe. It manages US$6.1 trillion (S$7.8 trillion) in invested assets as per the fourth quarter of 2024. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and New York Stock Exchange.
PHOTO: UBS AG
UBS was the first Swiss bank in Singapore in the 1970s. Today, Singapore is one of UBS’ top two wealth management centres in Asia-Pacific, the South-east Asian headquarters for its investment bank, and its Asia-Pacific hub for foreign exchange, rates and credit. Singapore is home to UBS’ largest Asia-Pacific office and the largest UBS University campus in Asia-Pacific.
Prize sponsorship
ST Singaporean of the Year award
Award recipient: $20,000 cash
Finalists: $5,000 cash for each individual/group
ST Singaporean of the Year (International Impact) award
Award recipient: $20,000 cash
ST Young Singaporean of the Year award
Award recipient: $5,000 cash
Official airline partner
Singapore Airlines
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s history dates to 1947 with the maiden flight of Malayan Airways.
The airline was later renamed Malaysian Airways and then Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA). In 1972, MSA split into Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airline System.
PHOTO: SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Initially operating a modest fleet of 10 aircraft to 22 destinations in 18 countries, SIA has since grown into a world-class international airline group committed to the constant enhancement of the three main pillars of its brand promise – service excellence, product leadership and network connectivity.
Singapore Airlines is the world’s most awarded airline. For more information, visit
Prize sponsorship
ST Singaporean of the Year award
Award recipient: One pair of Singapore Airlines business-class tickets, up to three pairs of tickets for the winning group
Finalists: One pair of Singapore Airlines economy-class tickets, up to three pairs of tickets for each group of finalists
ST Young Singaporean of the Year award
Award recipient: One pair of Singapore Airlines economy-class tickets
Global hotel partner
Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), the global brand of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C), is a dynamic hospitality group with properties spanning four continents and 80 destinations.
With a reputation for excellence, MHR owns, manages and operates more than 145 properties worldwide, including in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Auckland, Beijing and Singapore. Its diverse brand portfolio includes The Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, M Social, Studio M, M Hotel, Copthorne and Kingsgate – offering the perfect location for business and leisure travellers who are looking for hospitality experiences that go above and beyond.
PHOTO: MILLENNIUM HOTELS AND RESORTS
M&C is the hotel arm of Singapore-listed global real estate company City Developments Limited and a member of the Hong Leong Group. For more information, visit www.millenniumhotels.com
Prize sponsorship
ST Singaporean of the Year Award
Award recipient: A five-night stay at any of Millennium Hotels and Resorts’ properties globally, up to three sets of accommodation for the winning group
Finalists: A three-night stay at one of Millennium Hotels and Resorts’ properties globally, up to a maximum of three sets of accommodation for each finalist
ST Young Singaporean of the Year award
Award recipient: A three-night stay at one of Millennium Hotels and Resorts’ properties globally.
