The Singapore Prize is an esteemed biennial award that honours excellence in research and innovation, honouring individuals and organisations in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace and economic sciences for their outstanding achievements and contributions to society. This accolade recognizes their work’s influence on Singapore’s economy, development and global standing as well as their work’s positive effects.
This prize was established to commemorate Christopher Bathurst KC, Viscount Bledisloe. Christopher was an esteemed commercial Bar practitioner at Fountain Court Chambers who established an extensive practice throughout Southeast Asia – particularly Singapore. Christopher was highly esteemed as an advocate, mentor and advisor by fellow lawyers both locally and abroad and was known for being a generous supporter of local and international charities.
William will participate in a United for Wildlife summit featuring representatives from law enforcement agencies and conservation groups working to combat illegal wildlife trade, and meet Singaporeans to learn about local efforts to preserve and restore nature, such as sustainable agriculture initiatives and innovative marine wildlife protection approaches.
Singapore’s SEA and Asian Games medallists will receive cash awards at an event organized by SNOC, with athletes required to donate a percentage (20 per cent for SEA/Asian medallists and 40% for Olympic medallists) back into National Sports Associations to assist with training and development of athletes.
At this year’s Institute of Physics HOFS awards, physicists will also be honored, with one taking home the President’s Prize. Nominations are being accepted from researchers and teaching innovators that have made an impactful contribution to Singapore’s science and technology landscape.
Singapore’s history is being retold through new generations of writers, with the 2024 NUS Singapore History Prize encouraging submissions that explore historical themes from a layperson’s viewpoint. Established by Kishore Mahbubani of NUS Asia Research Institute’s distinguished fellowship programme, this prize aims to make Singapore’s rich past more approachable for everyone.
Hidayah Hidayah’s book explores the lives of ordinary Singapore women during political unrest, using photographs, maps and sketches to bring these stories alive. Her rival is Jeremy Tiang’s novel State Of Emergency which follows an extended family’s experiences during leftist movements and detentions in Malaysia and Singapore. A full list of shortlisted books can be found here and the public can vote for their favorites using reader’s choice category with cash prizes up to 1,000 Singapore dollars (US$719) awarded. Results will be announced October 8.