Singaporean of the Year

Know an inspiring Singaporean? Make a nomination for ST Singaporean of the Year 2026

Chen Shiling, founder of Happee Hearts Movement, was winner of the award in 2025.

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Retiree running charity given first ST Singaporean of the Year international impact award

Mr Robert Kee has, over the years, cared for abandoned kids by setting up children’s homes, and built houses, toilets and water filtration systems in Cambodia and Nepal through his charity.

Doctor who started clinic for people with intellectual disabilities is ST Singaporean of the Year

Determined to tackle gaps she saw in the healthcare system for people with intellectual disabilities, Dr Chen Shiling quit her job at a public hospital in 2013 and founded Happee Hearts Movement a year later.

Gymnast Amanda Yap, 16, is named first ST Young Singaporean of the Year

Amanda Yap's resilience and determination earned her the inaugural The Straits Times Young Singaporean of the Year award on March 19.

Vote for ST’s Singaporean of the Year 2025 from Jan 19 to 31

The nominees for ST’s Singaporean of the Year are (top row, from left) Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi, Mr Edmund Wee, Ms Peggy Yee, Mr Robert Sim; (bottom row, from left) Dr Chen Shiling, Mr Darryl Lee, Mr Ganesh Kumar, Mr Steven Goh.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: He built Woodlands Botanical Garden to help others seek comfort

Mr Ganesh Kumar created one of the largest community gardens in Singapore.

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