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Community Chest Awards 2022

The annual Community Chest Awards (CCA) honours organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the social service sector to care for communities in need.


At Community Chest Awards 2022, we recognise the efforts of our donors and partners over the last year to empower communities in need, despite the challenges they faced from the pandemic. We also celebrate communities that have shown resilience as they continue to strive towards their goals while supporting and caring for one another.


The unwavering support of our partners has enabled social service users we support to achieve their potential, and we will witness their abilities during their performance and participation at the Awards.


Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC)

Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC)

DADC is a community initiative to create a co-existing space for persons with disabilities and art-makers. The team develops dance techniques and skills related to employment in the arts, such as costume management, administration, and teaching at preschools.

At the Community Chest Awards 2022, five performers from DADC will present a dance performance, titled Confluence. The name of the performance signifies dancers of different abilities and backgrounds connecting over their passion for dance.

Confluence also represents the resilience of its creators who had trained hard to become semi-professional dancers, and DADC’s dedication to helping others grow, shine and succeed.

“We appreciate the opportunity to share our story through dance with other performers who are showcasing resilience in their own ways. It takes effort to uplift communities, but it is worth it when people are empowered in a more caring and inclusive society.”
Mr Subastian Tan, Programme Leader, Diverse Abilities Dance Collective

D’Circulus, APSN Delta Senior School 

D’Circulus, APSN Delta Senior School

D’Circulus is a new co-curricular activity (CCA) at APSN Delta Senior School that was started in 2021. There, students with a passion for circus arts learn skills like diabolo, spinning plates, and juggling, on a safe and nurturing platform.

Guided by Coach Edward from Circus in Motion, the CCA which consists of 13 members from 16 to 19 years old, aims to help students build self-confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

This year, the students were introduced many new tricks and performance acts, such as Juggling Clubs, to help them push beyond their potential. These will be put together as a special performance for the Community Chest Awards 2022.

“The quote, “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, I’m possible!”, encapsulates the whole purpose of why APSN Delta Senior School started D’Circulus. We saw the resilience of our students, who have put in months of effort to master their skills for this performance. This is a special opportunity for them to showcase their abilities.”
APSN Delta Senior School

Claire TeoSky Shen 

Duet Singers, Claire Teo & Sky Shen

Claire is a visually impaired actress and singer with a diverse repertoire. Currently, she teaches speech and drama to mainstream and special education schools and works at Methodist Welfare Services to bring arts for wellness programmes to families and youths at risk.

Sky, a singer-songwriter with muscular dystrophy, began writing lyrics at the age of 13. In 2015, he won the SPD Youth Aspiration Award and embarked on his training in pop vocal performance and songwriting at the Lee Wei Song School of Music.

Sky has performed at various corporate and community service events including the Ministry of Social and Family Development's Volunteer & Partner Awards 2021. He is currently working towards his debut EP album, "Wheel You Love Me?" set for release in November.

Claire and Sky are both receiving mentorship under BEYOND DIS:PLAY, a performing arts training programme by ART:DIS.

At the Awards, Claire and Sky will put together two duet performances – For Good from Wicked, and The Little Critters, a song composed and written by Sky about finding peace and mental wellness.

“People come and go. But in the brief moments of connection, holds the possibility that can impact a lifetime. We are happy to be a part of this event celebrating these community champions who give so much of their time, energy, and love to uplift others.”
Ms Claire Teo & Mr Sky Shen

The Cajon Players 

The Cajon Players, ART:DIS

The Cajon Players is formed by a group of young and lively performers with intellectual disabilities, between the ages of 18 and 24. Besides having performed in national-level events such as The Purple Parade and SGCares Giving Week, The Cajon Players are also occasionally commissioned to perform at community grassroots and corporate events.

To bring their cajon skillset to a greater height, the group currently receives weekly professional training at ART:DIS, a charity dedicated to create learning and livelihood opportunities in the arts for persons with disabilities. 

At the Community Chest Awards 2022, The Cajon Players will engage guests in two fun and upbeat performances, “One more night” and “Roar”. 


“Music is the universal language of mankind. All things are possible if you believe. We are extremely proud of our boys for performing at Community Chest Awards 2022 in front of many esteemed guests. We thank Community Chest and ART:DIS for enabling and empowering them to perform at such a prestigious event.”
Parents of The Cajon Players performers

Irfan Bin Imran 

Irfan Bin Imran, Care Corner Singapore

Irfan is currently enrolled in MindBlown, a developmental programme by Care Corner Singapore that promotes executive functioning skills and learning capabilities among adolescents with positive learning attitudes.

There, Irfan attends life skills workshops that allow him to discuss relevant topics on adolescence such as friendships, family, and concerns about their future. Irfan aspires to become a professional hockey player.

Currently, he trains twice a week with his school's hockey team and performs the role of vice-captain. He also participated in a trial for the national team, Under-14s’, and hopes to gain more opportunities to develop his skills.

“I am excited to co-host at the Community Chest Awards, and I look forward to applying what I learned in school about public speaking to this emcee role."

Tan Bing Yao and Minah Binti Mohd

Tan Bing Yao and Minah Binti Mohd, Goodwill, Rehabilitation & Occupational Workshop (GROW), Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS)

The event token of the Community Chest Awards this year is a photo frame that features an artwork by artists from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore’s (CPAS) Goodwill, Rehabilitation & Occupational Workshop (GROW).

These photo frames were given to guests as a keepsake that reminds them of the support they have given to provide persons with disabilities the opportunity to pursue their talents and passion.

Living with spastic quadriplegia and hearing impairment is no obstacle for Bing Yao, who performs tasks independently and actively pursues his interest in art.

Being non-verbal, Bing Yao expresses himself through bold artworks in rich colours. He created the art piece with 54-year-old Mdm Minah, who has cerebral palsy.

Bing Yao and Mdm Minah used a marbling art technique for this art piece, in which patterns are created by painting in water.

“We are grateful and delighted that our combined effort is being recognised and showcased as an event gift at the Community Chest Awards. Through this artwork, we hope to convey the message of working together despite individual differences, like water and oil, towards a brighter future.”
Mr Tan Bing Yao and Mdm Minah Binti Mohd

UOB 

UOB

UOB is a recipient of the Pinnacle Award, Volunteer Partner Award and Charity Platinum Award
UOB, a long-time partner of Community Chest, is motivated in enriching lives and strengthening social bonds.

Their giving efforts, guided by their values of honour, enterprise, unity, and commitment, have supported communities in need for many decades.

UOB believes that creating a caring culture within the company can impact the wider community.

To encourage employees to give back to society, UOB provides three days of annual paid volunteer leave to all permanent and contract staff. UOB’s strong culture of giving is evident when employees come together yearly to volunteer and raise funds for communities in need through the UOB Global Heartbeat Run/Walk.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, UOB was not deterred from running the event. They converted the UOB Global Heartbeat Run/Walk to a virtual format and raised over $1.3 million towards President’s Challenge and designated social service agencies last year.

This is part of a five-year partnership where funds raised through UOB’s corporate social responsibility efforts are channelled to designated charities through Community Chest.

“Our giving efforts have brought our colleagues, customers and partners together to make a positive difference. We hope that our collective efforts and continued partnership with Community Chest will inspire more people and organisations to support social causes.”
Ms Janet Young, Managing Director and Head, Group Channels and Digitalisation, Strategic Communications and Brand, UOB

SP Group 

SP Group

SP Group is a recipient of the Enabler Award, Volunteer Partner Award and Charity Platinum Award

Over the years, SP Group has remained steadfast in providing sustained support to the social service sector by setting up and funding programmes for seniors, children, and youths from lower-income families.

They also enable their customers and business associates to contribute to Community Chest through the SP app and donation appeals in SP’s utilities bills, and participation in SP’s fundraising events.

When the pandemic hit, SP Group scaled their support towards communities in need. At the SP Power Packs charity drive last year, SP Group increased the number of Power Packs by five-fold so that household essentials and COVID-19 relief items can be distributed to more families.

In the same year, SP Group partnered with Community Chest and KidSTART to launch the SP Kids at Heart initiative, where learning tools, including digital devices for home-based learning, were provided to children from lower-income families. The learning kits were assembled and distributed by their employee volunteers, known as the SP Heart Workers.

Besides being involved in national-level efforts to provide pandemic relief to the public, these employees also organise outreach activities and had sparked collaborations with corporate partners and social service agencies to empower individuals and families in need.

“SP Group’s contributions and outreach unify our people and deepen the positive impact we can create we make in our community.”
Mr Stanley Huang, Group CEO, SP Group

HP Singapore (Private) Ltd 

HP Inc.

HP Inc. is a recipient of the Volunteer Partner and Charity Silver Award
HP strives to become the most sustainable and just technology company. Rising above the challenges and disruptions of the pandemic, HP continued its community outreach efforts to create better outcomes for those in need. 

In 2021, HP’s employees provided a year-long mentoring programme to primary school children from Life Community Services Society on coding and website design.

They also partnered with Community Chest in the virtual HP Charity Show 2021 and raised more than $125,000, which was channelled to programmes that support persons with mental health conditions, adults with disabilities, and children with special needs.

“We resonate deeply with Community Chest’s purpose of empowering communities in need, whether through donations, volunteerism, or other forms of contribution. Through our joint efforts, we hope to create a more caring society for all.”
Ms Vivian Chua, Managing Director, HP Inc.

ERA 

ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd (ERA)

ERA is a recipient of the SHARE Achiever Award

ERA is dedicated to empowering communities in need and believes that everyone can play a part in giving back. To help provide sustained funding to social service agencies, ERA actively involves the entire company to contribute regularly through SHARE, Community Chest’s regular giving programme. These donations are matched dollar-for-dollar by ERA, enabling them to raise twice the amount of funds.

Besides their monthly contribution, ERA also gives their time and resources to organising fundraising initiatives, such as a charity art exhibition in support of children and youths from lower-income families.

These giving efforts have created a culture of care among employees, which inspired several of them to spearhead initiatives and support other charities in their own capacity.

“With over 20 years of active participation in the SHARE programme, we remain committed to giving back to our local communities through our annual contribution to Community Chest. We hope that our continued support will be able to create a positive impact in our society.”
Ms Doris Ong, Deputy CEO, ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd

Tolaram 

Tolaram

Tolaram is a recipient of the Charity Platinum Award

Giving has been a fundamental part of how Tolaram operates. Over the years, the organisation has championed initiatives for community development, education, and healthcare.

Throughout the pandemic, Tolaram continued to support communities in need. In 2021, they partnered with Pathlight School to support programmes that empower students with special needs.

Globally, Tolaram has also donated in cash and in-kind towards pandemic relief efforts in countries where they operate.

Tolaram hopes their giving efforts will encourage businesses and individuals to contribute meaningfully to society.

“We are committed to uplifting those around us and strive to continue helping our communities grow. We are delighted to support the causes of Community Chest, and we urge like-minded businesses to join us so that collectively, we can improve the lives of those in need.”
Mr Deepak Singhal, Managing Director, Consumer Business, Tolaram

Charity Bronze

Abbott Singapore
Amgen Singapore
Aurigin Technology Pte Ltd
Borneo Motors (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
CIMB Bank Berhad, Singapore Branch
Dan Namhyung Kim
EtonHouse Community Fund
Fu Lu Shou Si Mian Fo Pte Ltd
Goldman Sachs
Income Insurance Limited
Institute of Mental Health
JCCI Singapore Foundation Limited
Jin Zhenfang
Lin Wen Long
novita, 9 Koi Marketing Pte Ltd
Odyssey Reinsurance Company
Onn Wah Group
OUE Limited
Petrochemical Corporation of Singapore (Private) Limited
PlayPark Pte. Ltd.
Prof. Michael A. Witt
Qualcomm
Royal Golden Eagle
S C Wong Foundation Trust
SAFRA National Service Association
Sats Ltd.
Sembcorp Marine Ltd
Singapore Armed Forces, Joint/C4I
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Singapore GTE Group Pte. Ltd.
State Street
Suryo Suherman
The Japanese Association, Singapore
The LEGO Group
The Putnam Advisory Company LLC, Singapore Branch
Tiggo Group of Companies
Toppers Education Centre Pte. Ltd.
UNIQLO Singapore
Wong Mun Fai Kelvin
Yang Tse Pin

Charity Silver

Advanced Micro Devices
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Changi General Hospital Pte Ltd
Edrington Singapore
Glencore Singapore
Ho Meng Ghee
Hoe Kee Hardware Pte Ltd
HP Inc.
Huang Zhichao
Institute of Technical Education
Joanne H Lim
Lew Foundation
Marina Bay Sands
Maybank Singapore
Octava Foundation Limited
POSB
PSA Corporation Limited
SIA Engineering Company Limiteded
Singapore Armed Forces, Republic of Singapore Air Force
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore Polytechnic
SMRT Corporation Ltd
StarHub
Tan Hsuan Heng
The Tjajadi Family
T-Pride Pte. Ltd.
TVS Motor

Charity Gold

Great United Goldsmith Pte Ltd
Hitachi Group of Companies
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Health
Kulicke & Soffa
Ministry of Education
Mrs Cathy Dart
National University Health System Pte Ltd
National University of Singapore Students' Union
NetLink Trust
Singapore Airlines Limited
Singapore Armed Forces, Republic of Singapore Navy
The Kwan Family
 
 
 

Charity Platinum

Anita Fam Siu Ping
Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd
DBS Bank
Gartner Advisory
Housing & Development Board
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
Land Transport Authority of Singapore
Ministry of Education (Schools)
NTUC Fairprice Foundation Ltd
PropNex Realty
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd
Singapore Armed Forces, Army
Singapore Exchange Limited
Singapore Police Force
Singtel
SP Group
SPH Foundation Limited
ST Engineering
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
STT GDC Pte. Ltd
Syngenta Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Tahir Foundation
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
The late Madam Chong Yue Hua
Tolaram
UOB
 
 

SHARE Bronze

Arcadis Singapore Pte Ltd
Coilcraft Industries Singapore Pte Ltd/Coilcraft
Dim Sum Pte Ltd
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
Keppel FELS Limited
Ministry of National Development
Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte) Ltd
National Skin Centre (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Panasonic Industrial Sales Asia Pacific
Parliament of Singapore
Singapore Pools (Private) Limited.
The Polyolefin Company (S) Pte Ltd
Urban Redevelopment Authority
 
 
 

SHARE Silver

Central Narcotics Bureau
Infocomm Media Development Authority
Keppel Shipyard Limited
Ministry of Communications and Information
Ministry of Health
Nanyang Polytechnic
Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Public Service Division
Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board
Singapore Turf Club
 
 

SHARE Gold

Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority
Auditor-General's Office
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
Enterprise Singapore
Health Promotion Board
Home Team Science & Technology Agency
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
Kerry Consulting
Maritime And Port Authority of Singapore
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Ministry of Home Affairs (ISD)
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Transport
National Library Board
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
RSM
SkillsFuture Singapore Agency
State Courts
Vital
Yellow Ribbon Singapore
 
 
 

SHARE Platinum

Accountant-General's Department
Building and Construction Authority
Central Provident Fund Board
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Civil Service College
Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
Defence Science and Technology Agency
Energy Market Authority
Gambling Regulatory Authority
Health Sciences Authority
JTC Corporation
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Home Affairs (HQ)
Ministry of Law
Ministry of Manpower
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
National Council of Social Service
National Heritage Board
National Parks Board
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Royal Plaza on Scotts
Singapore Food Agency
Singapore Land Authority
Singapore Medical Council
Singapore Prison Service
Singapore Tourism Board
Sport Singapore
Temasek Polytechnic
Workforce Singapore
 
 

SHARE Achiever

Amansa Capital
AMT Pte Ltd
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
Ministry of Social and Family Development
National Arts Council
People's Association
Republic Polytechnic
Roche Singapore Pte Ltd
SGP Credit Singapore Pte Ltd
 
 
 

Volunteer Partner

Changi Airport Group
HP Inc.
Marina Bay Sands
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd
Singtel
SP Group
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
UOB

Enabler

Central Provident Fund Board
Orchard Road Business Association
SP Group
 

Pinnacle

UOB
 
 
 

The Community Chest Awards 2022 Sub-Committee oversees the administration of the Awards and ensures that the selection of the award recipients is in line with the spirit and purpose of the Awards.


Mr Robert Chew, PBM, BBM, Chairman
Mr Robert Chew is a Partner at Stream Global, a technology incubator, and iGlobe Partners, a venture capital firm. He serves on the boards of tech companies, Assurity (Chairman), CloudSine, SourceSage and StaffOnDemand.

Mr Chew has received numerous awards for his contributions to the industry, such as the IT Leader of the Year from the Singapore Computer Award and the Distinguished Partner Awards from SPRING Singapore.

Mr Chew has been serving with Community Chest since 2014. For his contributions to the community, Mr Chew was conferred the Public Service Medal in 2013 and Public Service Star in 2017.

He is also serving on the boards of the Health Sciences Authority, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Shared Services for Charities, and the National Council of Social Service (NCSS).

He is also a member of the boards of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) and chairs the Singapore Standards Council (SSC, Enterprise Singapore).

Mr Chew Kwee San, PBM, Member
Mr Chew was elected to the NCSS Board as a member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) Board from 2012 to 2018. During his term, he was appointed as a member of the Services Committee, Audit Committee, and Community Chest Committee.

Mr Chew stepped up to the position of Vice Chairman of the Community Chest Committee in 2014 and has since overseen various projects such as the Community Chest Charity TV Show in 2018.

A lawyer by training, Mr Chew is currently the Executive Director of the Tecity Group. He is also a Council Member of the Tan Chin Tuan Foundation and serves on the Boards of Community Foundation of Singapore and The Community Justice Centre.

Ms Lee Mui Ling, Member
Ms Lee Mui Ling was appointed as a member of the Community Chest Committee in 2016. As Senior Director in the Public Service Division (PSD), Ms Lee oversees architecting the future of service delivery models, developing a future-ready service workforce, and building a service culture in the Public Service.

With more than 32 years of working experience in both the private and public sectors, Ms Lee is also known to be an impactful change leader, a mentor, and coach to many young talents.


Ms Audrey Tan Hwee Gek, Member
Audrey is the Director of Sector Planning and Development Division at Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). A former journalist, Ms Tan started serving in the public sector in 2007, with her first appointment at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). She joined as a member of the Community Chest Committee in 2018.

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