The Singapore Prize is an award given to individuals or organisations who have made significant contributions to the development of Singapore. The Prize is a part of the Government of Singapore’s efforts to encourage people to volunteer and serve others, and in doing so, contribute to the growth of the nation. The Prize was first awarded in 1998 and is now a biennial award. The winner of the Prize is announced at a ceremony held in Singapore.
The winners of the Singapore Prize are chosen by an independent jury panel consisting of experts in their respective fields. The selection is based on the impact of their work, the strength of their vision and their ability to execute. The prize money is donated by the Government of Singapore.
Each winner is awarded a prize of S$25,000 and the winnings are paid in Singapore dollars. In addition to the cash prize, the finalists will have access to a range of support from the Prize, including technical assistance to help them accelerate their solutions and bring about tangible action for climate change.
In 2025, an anonymous donor generously increased the value of the NUS Singapore History Prize to $100,000 and created a new category for the award: the Arts and Multimedia Category. This new category allows entries to include all forms of non-print media which engage deeply with Singapore history. The Arts and Multimedia Category will alternate with the Book category over a six-year cycle.
The winner of the Singapore Prize was Khir Johari for his book, The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels through the Archipelago (Singapore: Epigram Books, 2021). This work profoundly reshapes our understanding of the cultural heritage and legacy of the Singapore Malays. It also demonstrates how food can be used as an instrument of social change.
SNOC sets the qualifying standards for local athletes to compete in major games around the world. It also coordinates programmes to assist athletes in their Games preparation, enabling them to pursue their dreams of achieving medals for Singapore.
Our online safety research is focused on developing AI models that can detect and filter out benign or harmful content on the Internet. It is our hope that such models will help foster safer online interactions worldwide.
The Singapore Pools staff have been recognised for their dedication and commitment at the recent Staff Excellence Awards. They have demonstrated exemplary service, creativity and innovation to improve their productivity and customer experience.
A wide range of sports betting and lotteries are available at the Singapore Pools. Besides the traditional pre-printed tickets, there are also self-service machines that offer more options for players to bet with. The website allows players to manage their accounts and bet anytime, anywhere with a mobile app. They can even use their Singapore Pools account to bet on international sporting events with a minimum stake of only $1. The app and website are accessible in multiple languages. The company’s headquarters are located in Singapore and it is the second largest lottery operator in Asia.