12th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards 2025: Honouring Compassion, Inspiring a Nation

The 12th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, held on 27 September 2025 at the Island Ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel, marked another meaningful milestone in Civilians Association (Singapore)’s continued commitment to building a caring and compassionate society. Organised by CAS in collaboration with the Singapore Silent Heroes Movement, the evening brought together 400 guests, including community leaders, past awardees, volunteers, partners and well wishers, united by a shared belief that kindness and humanity deserve recognition.

Since its inception, the Singapore Silent Heroes initiative has stood firmly at the heart of CAS’ mission to uplift lives and strengthen social cohesion. The awards honour ordinary Singaporeans and Permanent Residents who quietly serve others without expectation of reward or recognition. These individuals embody CAS’ values of service, empathy and social responsibility, reminding society that meaningful change often begins with simple acts of compassion.

A single act of compassion, no matter how quiet, has the power to transform lives.

2025 SSH Award Finalists

Heart of Humanity

1. Christie Annabelle Klassen
2. Fun Seal Fon
3. Humpheries Warren Sheldon 
4. Mackenzia Gabriella 
5. Priyadashani d/o Mohamed Husain

Inspiring Youth

1. Chua Si Ying
2. Josef Tan
3. Sage Low Li Xuan
4. Selva Raju s/o Arumugam 
5. Sing Wen Ying Kyra

Outstanding Adult

1. Chua Teong Lam Thomas 
2. Ganesh Kumar 
3. Geraldine Tan Twang Ling
4. Gopal Mahey 
5. Subash s/o Saminthan

Pioneer of Promise

1. Aini Maarof 
2. Alimah Bee Sekinder 
3. Grant W Pereira 
4. Ng Boon Tong

Compassionate Foreigner

1. Elumalai Sarath Kumar
2. Mary Jane A. Medina 
3. Mohammad Abdus Sattar
4. Nataliya Mykhaylova
5. Sakina Adnan Bamboat

SSH Video Highlight

The evening began with guest registration followed by a lively opening performance by the 3EO Plus Live Band. As the event commenced, the 2025 finalists made their march-in, each receiving a sash from SSH Alumni members in a symbolic passing of legacy and purpose. A powerful rendition of “Hero” by Mackenzia Gabriella, a Heart of Humanity finalist, set a reflective and inspiring tone for the night.

The ceremony was graced by Guest of Honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development. Award presentations followed across five main categories: Heart of Humanity, Inspiring Youth, Outstanding Adult, Pioneer of Promise and Compassionate Foreigner. Each finalist’s story was shared through thoughtfully produced videos, allowing the audience to connect deeply with their journeys of service and resilience.

2025 Singapore Silent Hero Winners

Heart of Humanity Winner – Humpheries Warren Sheldon
Inspiring Youth Winner – Sing Wen Ying Kyra
Outstanding Adult Winner – Chua Teong Lam Thomas
Pioneer of Promise Winner – Alimah Bee Sekinder
Compassionate Foreigner Winner – Mohammad Abdus Sattar

A highlight of the evening was the Student Awards segment. From 84 student awardees across 37 schools, five exceptional youths received the APEX Student Award for exemplifying compassion, selflessness and empathy at a young age. Their stories reflected CAS’ belief in nurturing values-driven leadership from the ground up.

Student APEX Winners

Violette Chong Wan Yu – Holy Innocents’ Primary School
Chia Sze En – Tao Nan School
Klarisse Ng Shee Chin – Raffles Girls School
Tay Karlyn – Eunoia Junior College
Noah Yang Shanwei – St Joseph’s Institution

As alumni, sponsors and partners returned to honour a new generation of Silent Heroes, the event felt like a heartfelt homecoming. One message resonated strongly throughout the evening:

A single act of compassion, no matter how quiet, has the power to transform lives.

The 12th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards reaffirmed CAS’ vision of a society anchored in care, dignity and shared responsibility. As the night drew to a close, it left behind not just memories, but a renewed call for everyone to become a Silent Hero in their own way.