The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) has announced the winners of the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) 2025, recognising 16 exemplary changemakers at a ceremony held at Raffles Hotel Singapore. The event, attended by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo, marked a significant increase in participation, with 451 nominations—a 50% rise from 2024.
This year introduced the Communities of Good pillar, receiving nearly 100 nominations. This new category acknowledges the contributions of Large Charities, Small & Medium Charities, and Groundups, reflecting the diverse ways charities serve the community. NVPC CEO Tony Soh highlighted the awards as a celebration of sustained and selfless giving, aiming to inspire a culture of generosity in Singapore.
In a bid to sustain the momentum of giving, NVPC has partnered with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to offer mentorship and learning opportunities to PVPA winners and finalists. This initiative will benefit 27 individuals, providing courses and masterclasses to enhance their leadership and community development skills.
Notable young awardees include Natania Tan, founder of You(th) Can Do It!, and Kaamil Mansoor, who led Project Resolute, raising significant funds for youth programmes. Alister Ong, recognised in the Leaders of Good (Youth) category, has championed inclusion for Persons with Disabilities across Asia.
The awards also spotlighted individuals like Sarimah Amat and Quek Soo Hoon, who embody the Singapore Spirit through their community initiatives. Organisations such as the Samaritans of Singapore and the Brain Tumour Society (Singapore) were honoured for their inclusive and impactful work, further highlighting the diverse and compassionate nature of Singapore’s giving landscape.
