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SOTY 2024

S'porean of the Year finalists spur others to find their strengths, purpose: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam presenting the ST Singaporean of the Year 2024 award to Dignity Kitchen founder Koh Seng Choon. With them are ST editor Jaime Ho (front row, left), UBS Asia-Pacific chairman Edmund Koh (front row, right) and the other award finalists.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam presenting the ST Singaporean of the Year 2024 award to Dignity Kitchen founder Koh Seng Choon. With them are ST editor Jaime Ho (front row, left), UBS Asia-Pacific chairman Edmund Koh (front row, right) and the other award finalists.

New Singaporean of the Year awards for younger S’poreans, those who have made impact overseas

ST editor Jaime Ho announced the new categories at the Singaporean of the Year 2024 award ceremony on Feb 24.
ST editor Jaime Ho announced the new categories at the Singaporean of the Year 2024 award ceremony on Feb 24.

Founder of foodcourt employing people with disabilities is ST Singaporean of the Year

Dignity Kitchen founder Koh Seng Choon was named The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2024 on Feb 24.
Dignity Kitchen founder Koh Seng Choon was named The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2024 on Feb 24.

Public can vote for Singaporean of the Year 2024 from Jan 20 to 31

The annual award, now in its tenth year, recognises a Singaporean individual or group for making an impact on society.
The annual award, now in its tenth year, recognises a Singaporean individual or group for making an impact on society.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: They started charity to support struggling youth

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Nathania Ong bags coveted roles in top musicals in London

Singaporean of the Year finalist: He lost $1,000 a day in early years of enterprise hiring disabled

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Marine biologist dives into work to rally people to save seas

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Maeder, 18, wants to make Max impact through kitefoiling

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Kak Marlina started community fridge to help needy neighbours

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