A Singapore prize celebrates the uniqueness of our city-state and its people. It is a way to honour the great work done by those who make a difference to our lives, and it is also a way to inspire others to follow suit. The prizes can be in the form of cash, awards, recognition or a combination of them all. Some of the most prestigious singapore prizes recognise exceptional homegrown companies, with categories that cover everything from education and financial services to food and beverage, general insurance and IT services. There are even awards for social enterprises and a range of specialised industries like aerospace and marine engineering.
One of the more famous singapore prizes is the SBR National Business Awards, which has been around since 2001. It is a high profile competition that recognises outstanding homegrown Singaporean companies across various industry sectors, with judges looking for projects, initiatives and products that are truly distinctive, innovative and successful. This year, the awards ceremony will be held at Mediacorp’s theatre, with a line-up of inspiring speakers and performances from some of the world’s most exciting artists and performers.
Another prize that has been in existence for more than a decade is the President’s Science and Technology Awards, which was previously known as the National Science and Technology Awards. It is the highest accolade bestowed upon a Singaporean scientist and recognises their contributions to science, society and the nation.
The 2024 NUS History Prize recognises publications that contribute to the understanding of Singapore’s history, and is open to both local and foreign authors. The inaugural prize was awarded to archaeologist John Miksic, whose book Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800, shows that archaeological evidence – including literary references to Temasek and undisturbed layers of soil — indicate the presence of humans on this island more than 700 years before Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in 1819.
Other notable singapore prizes include the Harvard Prize Book, which rewards pre-tertiary students who demonstrate a deep sense of care for their community. One such recipient, Muhammad Dinie from ITE Institute of Technical Education, Central, shared how he helped lead a project to thank Town Council cleaners during the Covid-19 pandemic by going around his estate to hand out packed meals and groceries.
The Earthshot Prize, an initiative launched by Prince William in 2020 to protect and restore the planet, is also coming to Singapore for its third annual awards ceremony. The event will feature a celebration of the winning innovations, and each winner will receive catalytic funds to scale their solutions. It will be hosted by Conservation International, which brings a global network and expertise to the prize. Its long experience spotlighting and financing nature’s benefits to humanity will help guide the selection of winners. The event is free and open to the public. You can find more details here.