Nanyang Alumni Awards
Celebrating our Nanyang Alumni Awards 2025 recipients
The Nanyang Alumni Awards ceremony on 21 November 2025 was a momentous celebration of the remarkable achievements and societal contributions of our distinguished alumni. Following a rigorous nomination process that began in February, 37 outstanding individuals were honoured for their impact across industries and communities.
The evening’s pinnacle was the conferment of NTU’s highest accolade – the Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award, upon Dr Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (RSIS/2006), Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in recognition of his exemplary leadership and steadfast dedication to public service.
NTU President Prof Ho Teck Hua, NTU Board Member Mr Lo Kien Foh and NTU Vice President (Lifelong Learning & Alumni Engagement) Prof Boh Wai Fong presented the awards to the honourees.
Heartfelt congratulations to all the alumni recipients, whose accomplishments continue to inspire and make a lasting impact on Singapore and beyond.
Some of our 2025 recipients are:
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Indonesia
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
MSc / Class of 2006
A respected statesman and former army officer, Dr Yudhoyono has dedicated his career to advancing Indonesia’s development, strengthening defence, and nurturing youth leadership through education and civic initiatives.
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award
Carolyn Choo
Managing Director and CEO, Worldwide Hotels
Nanyang Business School
BBus / Class of 1999
A visionary leader in hospitality, Carolyn has grown Worldwide Hotels into Singapore’s largest homegrown hotel group with an expanding regional footprint and enduring philanthropic impact.
Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Samantha Lee
Animation director and story artist
School of Art, Design and Media
BFA / Class of 2010
An Emmy Award-winning animation director, Samantha has earned international recognition for her creativity and storytelling, contributing to acclaimed productions across leading global studios.
Nanyang Alumni Service Award
Bernard Tung
President, NTU National Institute of Education Alumni Association
National Institute of Education
MA / Class of 2017 & 2019
Nanyang Centre for Public Administration
MSocSc / Class of 2023
Dedicated to fostering alumni engagement and lifelong learning, Bernard has led the NIE Alumni Association since its inception in 2020, championing meaningful activities that connect, educate, and inspire fellow graduates.
About the Awards
Established in 2005, the annual Nanyang Alumni Awards recognise alumni who have brought honour to NTU Singapore. Awardees have excelled in their field of specialisation nationally, regionally or internationally, or have contributed significantly to the betterment of the University, the community or society.
The nomination period for Nanyang Alumni Awards 2026 will open in January 2026. More information will be provided in due course.
If you have any enquiries, please email us at [email protected].
Some of our 2024 recipients are:
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award
Wee Wei Ling
(Arts/1974)
Executive Director (Sustainability Partnerships, Lifestyle and Asset), Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award
Lim Joo Ling Cindy
(MAE/2000)
CEO, Infrastructure, Keppel Limited
Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Ng Ming Wei
(SSS/2021)
CEO, Boom Digital Media
Nanyang Alumni Service Award
Tan Cheng Wee
(SPMS/2020)
Analyst, Customer Service Officer, DBS Bank
Some of our 2023 recipients are:
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Zuki Bin Ali
(NBS/1999)
Board Chairman, Employees Provident Fund, Malaysia
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award
Suman Mishra
(CCDS/2001)
CEO at Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited
Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Teo Peiru
(MAE/2007)
CEO at KeyReply
Nanyang Alumni Service Award
Jack Lim
(NBS/2005)
Managing Director at Community Chest, Singapore
Some of our 2022 recipients are:
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award
Professor Tan Oon Seng
(NIE/2001)
Dean of Special Projects at NIE and Director of Singapore Centre for Character & Citizenship Education
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award
Tan Tiang Yew Irving
(MAE/1995)
Executive Vice President (Global Operations) at Western Digital
Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Serene Cai Huiting
(WKWSCI/2015)
Co-Founder of Speedoc
Nanyang Alumni Service Award
Abhimanyu Bhola
(NBS/2005)
Vice President (Insurance) at EXL
Some of our 2021 recipients are:
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr Muhammad Tito Karnavian
(RSIS/2013)
Indonesia’s Minister of Home Affairs
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award
Tan Wan Lee Nicole
(NBS/1997)
President & CEO Asia Pacific at Shiseido
Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Mohamed Abbas Sheyed Ebramsa
(NBS/2018)
Vice President (Commercial) at liveful
Nanyang Alumni Service Award
Pengty Ngor
(EEE/2009)
Civil servant at Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance
Some of our 2020 recipients are:
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award
Professor Tan Siah Kwee
(Arts/1972)
Chinese calligrapher
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award
Dr Gog Soon Joo
(NIE/2014)
Chief Skills Officer at SkillsFuture Singapore
Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Wei Xin Zi Jemimah
(SOH/2015)
Writer and host
Nanyang Alumni Service Award
Azizah Bte Sapari
(MAE/1988)
Technical Consultant at Strides International Business Pte Ltd