Congratulations to Our Nanyang Alumni Awards Winners 2020 and 2021!

Launched in 2005, the annual Nanyang Alumni Awards are presented to Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore alumni who have attained exemplary achievements in their field of specialisation or have contributed significantly to the betterment of the University, the community, or society. Awards are presented in four categories – the Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award, the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award, the Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and the Nanyang Alumni Service Award.

Postponed last year due to restrictions on large-scale events arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Nanyang Alumni Awards ceremony was held at the Nanyang auditorium on 23 October 2021. This year’s ceremony lauded winners from both 2020 and 2021. A total of 71 NTU Singapore alumni were honoured for their outstanding achievements and contributions.

 

Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Education, presented the awards, commending winners for their sustained contributions in paying it forward. Said Minister Chan: “You define your success not just by how well you do, but how well you enable the next generation to do even better. This is the kind of spirit that will allow great institutions and countries to continue to flourish – each, and every generation works towards the common goal of leaving behind an even stronger and better foundation for the next generation to scale new heights.”

Minister for Education Mr Chan Chun Sing delivering his speech

Our NBS Nanyang Alumni Award Winners for Year 2020

For 2020, a total of 11 alumni from NBS received the awards.

They include Lee Ghim Ha, Jill, Group Chief Financial Officer at Sulzer AG, who won the highest accolade – the Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award. Recipients of this award have distinguished themselves as outstanding exponents of their chosen fields or professions, and whose endeavours reflect admirably on and bring honour to the University.

Said Jill: "I feel very honoured and humbled to be placed in such distinguished ranks as those of the past and current year’s honorees, all of whom have made significant contributions.  It takes a village to raise a child.  The solid foundation I received – from my upbringing and education to early working experience in Singapore – has made it possible for me to enjoy my international career. I see this award as a further calling to contribute to the development of our next generation of talents.”

Johnny Widodo, CEO of OLX Autos Indonesia; Neo Shun Xiang, Daryl, Founding Director & CEO of DC Frontiers Pte Ltd (Handshakes); Than Tun Win Mike, Founder of Lesswalk.org; and Tran Hai Linh, CEO and Co-founder of Sendo Technology Jsc, were awarded the Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award. This Award honours alumni aged 40 and below whose endeavours in their chosen fields or professions are worthy of recognition and have brought honour to the University.

To recognise alumni whose dedication and service through alumni programmes or  activities have significantly enriched the University, the Nanyang Alumni Service Awards were given to Jovin Lee, Senior Associate at JP Morgan Chase & Co (Singapore); Neo Chun How, Alton, Deputy COO at InCorp Global Pte Ltd; Nguyen Duc Hung Linh, Senior Director of Business Development at SK Group (Hanoi); Young Yoke Mun Janet, Managing Director & Head (Group Channels & Digitalisation) at United Overseas Bank Ltd; Yue Chuanjing, CEO at Anhui International Cooperation Investment Co., Ltd; and Zhu Nan, General Manager at Xinhua International Bidding Limited Company.

Alumna Janet Young (centre) receiving the Alumni Service Award 2020

Our NBS Nanyang Alumni Award Winners for Year 2021

For the year 2021, a total of nine alumni from NBS received the awards.

They include Tan Song Kok, Henry, Group CEO and Chief Innovation Officer (China & Singapore) at Nexia TS, who won the prestigious Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions. Said Henry: “It’s a great honour to receive this recognition from my alma mater and I hope this serve as inspiration for others to contribute to society and their specific field. Success to me is to know that I have added value and made a small difference. My advice to younger alumni – know what is your purpose in life, your vision and then work at it. Life is but a journey and a story that is still being written – enjoy it, embrace it, and do the best in our capability to make a difference.”

Chan Eng Guan, Terence, Founder and CEO at CAD-IT Consultants and CAD-IT Technologies; Tan Wan Lee, Nicole, President & CEO at Shiseido Asia-Pacific; and Ni Yangping, General Manager at China Everbright Group’s Cultural Tourism Department, were conferred the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award. This Award recognises alumni who have gained national standing due to the significant contributions made in their chosen fields.

Alumnus Terence Chan receiving the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award 2021

 

Catherine Hindra Sutjahyo, Chief Food Officer at Go-Jek Indonesia; and Mohamed Abbas Sheyed Ebramsa, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer at Rely Pte Ltd were recipients of the Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

Alumnus Mohamed Abbas (centre) receiving the Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award 2021

Said Catherine: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to be selected as one of NTU Young Alumni Award 2021, from among so many other remarkable alumni. NBS has been instrumental in my personal development. I left home to study at NBS when I was 17 and through it, not only did I gain knowledge but also many other skills and lifelong friendships that have made me who I am today. NTU and NBS gave me so many opportunities that I would not have access to otherwise,” she added.

Liu Shaoshan, Executive Director and CEO of Jiangsu Zhongke Zhixin Integrated Technology Co., Ltd; Qu Feng, Senior Partner at Dentons China; and Yu Yong, Founder at Shanxi Hotspot International Education Institution were recognised for their dedicated service with the Nanyang Alumni Service Award.