16 March 2024 • 3 mins readShare Deputy Minister of Culture, Community and Youth Alvin Tan (centre) with the organizing committee of this year's 'Unsung Heroes' Awards. Image: Citizens Association of Singapore (CAS)Singapore's Silent Heroes can nominate...
16 March 2024 • 2 mins readShare Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Tan Sheng Hui (back row in white) launched the nomination event for the 2024 Singapore Silent Hero Awards as the guest of honor. The...
4 March 2024 • 5 mins readShare There are a total of 5 award categories for this year's Singapore Silent Heroes 2024 - The 11th Edition. They are: Heart of Humanity, Pioneer of Promise, Outstanding Adult, Inspiring Youth and Compassionate Foreigner Please...
6 Feb 2024 • 5 mins readShare AboutIn 2023, Singapore Silent Heroes took a momentous leap by shining a spotlight on the next generation through the Student Award. 2023's theme underscores the enduring legacy of compassion, as nineteen young minds from...
5 February 2024 • 4 mins readShare Introduction by Mr Mohamed FaizalChairman, Singapore Silent Heroes Sstudent Award Committee and Member of the Silent Heroes Advisory Board This year's Silent Heroes Awards is especially significant for two reasons. The...
22 October 2023 • 3 mins readShare Ms. Low Yen LingMinister of State forCulture, Community and Youth; Trade and Industry; and Mayor of South West DistrictAdvisor, CAS - Civilians Association (Singapore) Congratulations, Singapore Silent Heroes, for...
22 October 2023 • 3 mins readShare Ms. Indranee RajahMinister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National DevelopmentAdvisor, CAS - Civilians Association (Singapore) My heartiest congratulations to the...
22 October 2023 • 2 mins readShare Mr. Tharman ShanmugaratnamPresident of the Republic of SingaporePatron, Civilians Association (Singapore) My heartiest congratulations to the past and present nominees and winners of the Singapore Silent Heroes Awards,...
11 October 2023 • 3 mins videoShare A quick glimpse to the amazing Singapore Silent Heroes - Award Nite 2023 held on 28 September 2023 @shangri-la Singapore. Click below to view the video highlightsSingapore Silent Heroes 2024 #singaporesilentheroes #ssh...
7 October 2023 • 3 mins readShare Mary LowHeart of Humanity Winner - 2023Nominated by: Tan Chor Lim - Mary's former teacher from Cerebral Palsy of Alliance (CPAS) School Elim Chew - Mentor, Founder, 77th Street Born with cerebral palsy, Mary Low did not...
7 October 2023 • 3 mins readShare Shafiqul IslamCompassionate Foreigner Winner - 2023Nominated by: Dr. Muntasir Mannan Choudhury (Friend) Shafiqul Islam, fondly known as Shafiq Bhai amongst the Migrant Workers of Singapore has an astounding presence in the...
7 October 2023 • 3 mins readShare Raymond Anthony FernandoPioneer of Promise Winner - 2023Nominated by: Michael Png and Fauzi Djauhari - friends for over a decade Raymond has been an exceptional Caregiver to his late wife for 40 years and he was presented...
7 October 2023 • 3 mins readShare Toh You XinInspiring Youth Winner - 2023Nominated by:Judy Lim - SADEAF , Executive Director Over the past 14 years, You Xin and his Igniters team have worked and collaborated with more than 20 partners organizations; these...
7 October 2023 • 3 mins readShare Kenneth MahOutstanding Adult Winner - 2023Nominated by: Jasmine Lee, member of RDSS Kenneth, together with his wife, founded Rare Disorders Society (Singapore), 12 years back when their child was diagnosed with the rare...
2 October 2023 • 4 mins readShare Singapore's 'Silent Heroes' 10th annual awards ceremony honors selfless people who give back without expecting recognition.On Thursday 28 September night, 26 heroes qualified for the final round of the tenth annual...
2 October 2023 • 4 mins readShare Give light to their noble causesPublicationPublished originally from: Tamil Murasu NewspaperPublished on 2 October 2023, Monday #singaporesilentheroes #ssh #silentheroes #publications #media #TamilMurasu #2k23 #2023...
29 September 2023 • 6 mins listeningShare The Civilians Association (Singapore) honoured the quiet heroism of 56 volunteers at the Singapore Silent Heroes (SSH) 10th Anniversary awards presentation recently. We find out from one young awardee, Shena Tan of...
29 September 2023 • 3 mins readShare Coverage of Singapore Silent Heroes and our 5 newly crowned award winners in the Straits Times print edition! Give light to their noble causesPublicationPublished originally from: The Straits Times Newspaper Article on...
28 September 2023 Share Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said that the collective faith of all Singaporeans will shape the country's common future. He said that he hopes that friendship and trust will be strengthened among all as each person helps...
29 September 2023 • 3 mins readShare Minister of State for Education and Manpower, Ms Gan Siow Huang gracing our Singapore Silent Heroes Awards Nite for the SSH Student Awards on 28 September 2023 at Shangri-La, Singapore. Singapore Silent Heroes...
28 September 2023 • 2 mins readShare Silent Heroes prestigious awards are presented to 56 people who have selflessly contributed to the society. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be the special guest at the 10th edition of the Civilians Association....
28 September 2023Share A new student category was added to the Silent Hero Awards, with 19 people winning the award for the first time.The Singapore People's Association recognizes 56 volunteers and finalists who have been awarded the Silent Hero Award for...
28 September 2023 Share Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said that one of Singapore's key priorities is to better support the vulnerable in society. While this can be achieved through policy making, he hopes the community will extend a helping hand as...
28 September 2023 • 6 mins readShare DPM Lawrence Wong (standing. left) and Civilians Association (Singapore) president MP Sellvem (standing, right) with award winners (from left) Raymond Anthony Fernando, Shafiqul Islam, Toh You Xin, Kenneth Mah and Mary...
10 August 2023 • 4 mins readShare In collaboration with West Coast AAC Bingo & Karaoke Event on 8 April 2023CAS - Civilians Association (Singapore) pledges to recognize the need to help others not just as a service but to gain understanding and...
5 March 2023 • 5 mins readShare There are a total of 5 award categories for this year's Singapore Silent Heroes 2023 - The 10th Edition. They are: Heart of Humanity, Pioneer of Promise, Outstanding Adult, Inspiring Youth and Compassionate Foreigner Please...
3 September 2022 • 3 mins readShare Sharon Khoo Kwee LanHeart of Humanity Winner - 2022Nominated by: Alvin Cheng Hock Yeo Sharon’s selflessness transcends her own challenges. In 2004, she adopted the son of a close relative, a single mother, who was...
3 September 2022 • 3 mins readShare Carol Chong Kwai LanCompassionate Foreigner Winner - 2022Nominated by: Ravethi Achutan Already in her senior years, Mrs Carol Chong Kwai Lan, 70, used to help with administrative duties at her husband’s business....
3 September 2022 • 3 mins readShare Derek Ong Chee BengOutstanding Adult Winner - 2022Nominated by: Lee Siow Kiat, Diane Chang & Chia Joo Hong In some parts of the world, people go hungry. However, in some other parts of the world, there is an...
3 September 2022 • 3 mins readShare Owen Tan Ka ChurnInspiring Youth Winner - 2022Nominated by: Lavinia Tang Hui Si Owen Tan has been an active volunteer with Youth Corps Singapore, an organisation of volunteers that aims to create a socially inclusive...
27 August 2022 • 2 mins readShare CNA - Channel News Asia covered 2022 Singapore Silent Heroes Award night and the 4 winners. Below is the short video of the coverage.https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Aug-2022-CNA-Singapore-Tonight-315116?redirect=trueGive...
27 August 2022 • 2 mins readShare Four Chinese people who have done good deeds without being known or expecting anything in return were honoured tonight at the Silent Heroes Awards Ceremony for their positive contributions to society.Four Chinese people...
27 August 2022 • 5 mins readShare SINGAPORE- While some may feel overwhelmed by difficulties life throws at them, Miss Sharon Khoo Kwee Lan's selflessness transcended her own challenges. In 2004, she adopted the son of a close relative, a single mother who...
27 March 2022 • 5 mins readShare There are a total of 5 award categories for this year's Singapore Silent Heroes 2022. They are: Hearts of Humanity, Pioneers of Promise, Outstanding Adults, Inspiring Youth and Compassionate Foreigner...
19 September 2021 • 4 mins readShare Siddarth PisharodyCompassionate Foreigner Winner - 2021Nominated by: - Siddharth Pisharody is a volunteer at Singapore International Foundation (SIF) who strongly believes in empowering youths and giving back to the...
19 September 2021 • 3 mins readShare Cyril OngPioneer of Promise Winner - 2021Nominated by: - Mr. Cyril Ong is an avid and passionate road cycling athlete and community instructor, even at the age of 70. Despite enduring multiple road accidents, Mr. Ong...
19 September 2021 • 3 mins readShare Gareth ChuaInspiring Youth Winner - 2021Nominated by: - Mr. Gareth Chua is a 22-year-old youth with autism, and one of eight YMCA Special Needs Ambassadors who are leading the YMCA Inclusive Challenge. Mr. Gareth is...
19 September 2021 • 3 mins readShare Anson NgOutstanding Adult Winner - 2021Nominated by: - Mr. Anson Ng Ching Kok is the founder of Hao Ren Hao Shi (好人好事 meaning Good Man Good Deed). Together with a group of friends, Mr. Ng founded the organization to...
19 September 2021 • 3 mins readShare Priscilla OngHeart Of Humanity Winner - 2021Nominated by: - Ms Ong started the ‘Project Love Lunch’ to help residents of Marsiling by providing weekly meals and groceries for those in need. In 2016, due to an...
28 August 2021 • 5 mins readShare Left: Ms Priscilla Ong runs Project Love Lunch full-time together with a tightly knit team of 15 volunteers. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMARRight: Mr Gareth Chua is a YMCA Special Needs Ambassador.PHOTO: FUJI.YMCA.ORG.SGSINGAPORE...
31 May 2021 • 2 mins readShare The silent hero award has given more visibility to something I have been doing for many years. I consider the award as a recognition and endorsement of the kind of work we need in the community today. Therefore it has...
31 May 2021 • 2 mins readShare SSH gives me additional faith and belief that this challenging journey of social work and social entrepreneurship is worth the journey and i must continue to press on. Currently i am working on assistive devices innovation...
31 May 2021 • 2 mins readShare Three things that the Silent Hero Award has done for me: First: validation. I received the award after 20 years of choosing to live right and do what is right in doing good even when it cost me or when no one else believed in...
31 May 2021 • 2 mins readShare Hi, I'm Dipti Julka! " The award drives me daily to encourage more people to volunteer and to contribute to society in whatever small way they can to bring joy to those who need it the most. " Since we have physical...
20 May 2021 • 3 mins readShare Mr Mashuthoo Abdul Rahiman is one of five individuals who won the annual Singapore Silent Heroes Awards in 2020.PHOTO: ST FILESINGAPORE - In his 50 years as a primary school teacher, Mr Mashuthoo Abdul Rahiman took hundreds...
26 April 2021 • 2 mins readShare Every year, I look forward to the nomination launch, cause that’s when more everyday heroes who do good quietly, are nominated and amongst them the exemplary are crowned Singapore Silent Heroes. This is the 8th consecutive...
12 April 2021 • 5 mins readShare There are total of 5 awards categories for this year's Singapore Silent Heroes 2021. They are: Hearts of Humanity, Pioneers of Promise, Outstanding Adults, Inspiring Youth and Compassionate Foreigner [NEW] Please read the...
15 November 2020 • 4 mins readShare Civilians Association (Singapore), CAS has 5 charitable causes and they are as below: Singapore Silent Heroes Movement The objective of Singapore Silent Heroes Movement is to promote a more a caring and sharing society...
28 September 2020 • 2 mins read Share Greetings from Singapore Silent Heroes!Hope everyone has been keeping well. Despite the pandemic we are facing (and braving), it has been heartening to hear of many stories of people uplifting one another in various...
18 September 2020 • 2 mins readShare 2020 must be the year of silent heroes. COVID-19 has turned the world and our lives upside down. Millions are infected around the world and hundreds of thousands have lost their lives. It also revealed the weakest...
7 September 2020 • 3 mins readShare PublicationPublished originally from: The Newspaper, 7 September 2020 2020 Singapore Silent HeroesShare Comment2020 Singapore Silent HeroesFollow us Recent Events 2020 SSH Nomination Details...
7 September 2020 • 3 mins read Share Bags of groceries being packed (above) to be given to beneficiaries such as Ms Nur Humaiza and her son, seen here receiving their pack from Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday.ST PHOTOS: CHONG JUN LIANG...
6 September 2020 • 4 mins readShare The CAS - Civilians Association (Singapore) yesterday distributed food and daily necessities to 101 families at the basketball court near the Jurong Community Club in Daman, including white rice, cooking oil, laundry...
25 August 2020 • 3 mins read Share Heroes, in the traditional sense, display outstanding courage, have outstanding achievements and noble qualities. We rightly celebrate them, but in everyday life, silent heroes are all around us. Silent heroes, to me, are...
26 August 2020 • 4 mins readShare Twenty five years ago, I started my volunteering journey with SINDA as a Youth Mentor and a young NTUC Union Activist. The first day at Sinda as a volunteer I was introduced to a veteran volunteer Mdm Jeyamani Overithi....
16 August 2020, updated 18 October 2020 • 5 mins readShare There are total of 5 awards categories for this year's Singapore Silent Heroes 2020. They are: Hearts of Humanity, Pioneers of Promise, Outstanding Adults, Inspiring Youth and Compassionate...
16 August 2020 • 2 mins read Share " Like the saying “Leaders are exposed in difficult times” genuine unsung heroes are exposed during times like this pandemic too. Good times or bad times there are many out there who have been quietly reaching out to...
14 August 2020 • 4 mins readShare Known for romantic relationships and family ties, coupled with handsome Korean actors and pretty actresses, Korean dramas (K-Dramas) (Korean: 한국드라마; RR: hanguk drama) are still a hit especially on Netflix. I too, had my...
11 August 2020 • 4 mins readShare Do you know any silent heroes? There are probably more of them than we might imagine, since they are often overlooked. When you meet them, they seem quite unexceptional. Silent Heroes are those who seek to make life better...
10 August 2020 • 5 mins readShare “Be A Beacon In Someone’s Life”, a campaign launched by Silent Heroes on 1st July 2020 to seek out unsung heroes who have made a difference in the lives of others during these past few months which saw us through very...
1 July 2020 • 10 mins readShare Being Brave While Being Destructible: Lessons That I Leant from a Brave Young Man “Superman isn’t brave….Superman is indestructible, and youcan’t be brave if you’re indestructible.” *1 This story of bravery and courage has a...
22 June 2020 • 4 mins readShare Many of us may have heard of or personally experienced the hardship stories of single parenthood in bringing up their children or in providing a decent lifestyle for the families. It’s never an easy task for one parent to...
31 May 2020 • 3 mins readShare Kindness Day SG (KDSG) was inaugurated in 2013 by Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) as an occasion for Singaporeans to come together in celebration of kindness and graciousness. It is to inspire one another and transform our...
28 May 2020 • 2 mins read Share It’s nice to see so many people coming forward to play their part in ensuring others’ wellbeing during this covid period. We look forward to continuity of this kindness becoming our normal lifestyle even beyond this...
27 May 2020 • 4 mins readShare Singapore Silent Hero strives to recognises ordinary, everyday Singaporeans and permanent residents for their extraordinary humanity and compassion towards people, causes, and missions. One such individual is Durga. Durga,...
20 May 2020 • 7 mins readShare Silent Heroes Award Winner 2019 (Outstanding Adult Category) Mr Foo Say Thye who started SN Volunteer Group in 1994 and later founded Heartwarmers in 2005, has been leading his team of passionate volunteers at Heartwarmers...
18 May 2020 • 7 mins readShare With Labour MP Mr ZAINAL SAPARI and some of the security personnel who works hard to keep us safe. There are about 47,000 private Security Officers in Singapore complimenting our Singapore Police Force, Home Team and...
12 May 2020 • 5 mins readShare COVID-19 has brought the topic of mental wellbeing to the forefront. While the pandemic continues to challenge health care systems worldwide, it has also provided opportunities for community based solutions catered to...
11 May 2020 • 3 mins readShare Our 2016 Silent Hero has been very busy during the circuit breaker lockdown. Mdm Jeyamani felt it was essential to sew some reusable masks to give to those who badly needed in the community since most shops are closed and...
30 April 2020 • 2 mins readShare A positive mindset for me begins with knowing and believing that we are not in this alone. Being isolated in our homes is something that in a way, goes against human nature; the need and the want to socialise, interact...
22 April 2020 • 3 mins readShare The world is experiencing an unprecedented pandemic and every day we are losing lives all over the world. In our home ground Singapore, though we are seeing a lesser number of fatalities, there are many amongst us who may...
30 April 2020 • 3 mins readShare COVID-19 has shown the best aspect of Singaporeans. We have rallied to support those in need & provided encouragement to our frontlines.There are also Singaporeans overseas who are supporting COVID-19 relief efforts in...
28 April 2020 • 3 mins read Share As news broke out that Circuit Breaker is being extended till 1 st June, Civilians Association (Singapore) CAS and Singapore Silent Heroes SSH volunteered to support those who are in need immediately with reusable and...
27 April 2020 • 5 mins readShare While we are staying home with our families to be safe and secure, during this covid period, there are many initiatives and activities available out there for us to explore, experience, enjoy and enhance our skills and...
15 April 2020 • 5 mins read Share “You can never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could never before.” By Rahm Emanuel. In this trying time, we heard news of panic, fear, disdain and...
23 March 2020 • 5 mins readShare Singapore's Silent Heroes support #StrongerTogether and stand in solidarity with our healthcare workers and community affected by Covid-19. To show our love and support to the dedicated people who are on the frontlines...
23 March 2020 • 5 mins readShare When was the last time you listen with your whole self? Think about the last time you feel heard. There’s a special sensation when we are listened to, an instant connection and felt closeness. While there’s a pandemic of...
23 March 2020 • 5 mins readShare Initiated by Dasheni Shanmugam (Third girl from the right, in black)Singapore Youths extending hands to nation-builders Migrant workers. They are one of our society’s weakest links but thankfully, we have come to realise...
15 February 2020 • 5 mins readShare New Team, New Goals!Since the launch of SSH in 2014, many kind- hearted individuals had served in various capacities in helping bring the movement to what it is today. They have all played a very vital role in the...
15 February 2020 • 5 mins readShare Welcome to SSH website 2.0 !Dear Friends of Silent Heroes, you are now navigating the revamped SSH website. It gives us an in- depth understanding on the origin of silent years award, Its progression over the last 6...
28 January 2020 • 2 mins readShare The logo is representative of an individual who initiates something personal (conviction, spirit, passion) from the heart. This then translates across society, creating a bigger and greater impact and eventually coming...
28 January 2020 • 2 mins readShare It has always been an underlying aim of Civilians Association (Singapore), CAS, to promote a more caring and sharing society. To commemorate its 50th anniversary and to contribute towards Singapore’s 50th anniversary...
19 April 2019 • 2 mins readShare Senior Minister of State Sim Ann with Mr Leong Sow Hoe, president of the Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore, which supports the awards; and Mr M. P. Sellvem, president of the Civilians...
18 April 2019 • 2 mins readShare (From left) Executive of Silent Heroes Movement Zara Philip; Founder of Roses of Peace Mohamed Irshad; Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Communications and Information Sim Ann; Director of...
28 September 2018 • 2 mins readShare Mr. Tan Kok Sing Pioneer of Promise Category Winner - 2018 Nominated by: Ms. Debbie Lee At the grand old age of 93, Mr Tan Kok Sing (known as ‘Chen Bo’ to many) is an inspiration for an active lifestyle. Mr Tan founded...
28 September 2018 • 2 mins readShare Yuvan Mohan Inspiring Youth Category Winner - 2018 Nominated by: Priscilla Gan Yuvan Mohan is the Chief Curator at Young ChangeMakers, an initiative by the National Youth Council, through which he has been giving youths...
28 September 2018 • 2 mins readShare Ms Nirmala Murugaian Outstanding Adult Category Winner - 2018 Nominated by: S Devendran Nirmala Murugaian is the founding director of Child@Street 11, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing young children...
28 September 2018 • 2 mins readShare Mr. Ron Tan Zi Kai Hearts of Humanity (Care & Disabilities) Category Winner - 2018 Nominated by: Singapore International Foundation Ron Tan is an example of not letting personal disabilities get in the way of...
19 September 2017 • 2 mins readShare Atul Ramesh Deshpande Outstanding Adult Category Winner - 2017Nominated by: Mr Selua Sundram Yoga is a big business in Singapore. However Aturl Ramesh Deshpande looks at Yoga as a means to help others. For the past 20...
19 September 2019 • 2 mins readShare Gemma Angela Fernandez Outstanding Adult Category Winner - 2017Nominated by: Ms Huiying Hannah Huang Although working at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Gemma goes beyond the call of duty to help her patients. One...
19 September 2017 • 2 mins readShare Ms. Oh Siew May Hearts of Humanity Category (Care & Disabilities) Winner - 2017 Nominated by Ms Nakeisha Tan Siew May has had cerebral palsy since young. Yet she has not let this hold her back and had defied all...
18 September 2017 • 2 mins readShare 2020 Singapore Silent HeroesSingapore English-language digital news provider under MediaCorp PressPublicationPublished originally from: Today Newspaper18 September 2017 #singaporesilentheroes #ssh #silentheroes...
30 August 2017 • 6 mins readShare The Silent Heroes Award ("Award") was first launched in 2014. Since then, the Award ceremony has traditionally been hosted at the Shangri-La Hotel, during the third quarter of the year. The guest-of-honour at the inaugural...
11 May 2017 • 3.5 mins videoShare During the SSH Launch in May 2017, Singapore Silent Hero Josiah Ng shares his views of SSH and how it has made a difference in his life and helping people and society around him.Interested to learn more about our Hero,...
11 March 2017 • 2 mins readShare Previous award categories have included such diverse issues as environmental awareness, enterprising youth, reformation of ex-convicts, and exemplary figures from our pioneer generation. In all categories, the keyword...
28 September 2016 • 2 mins readShare The Restroom Association Singapore Environmental (Organisation) Category Winner - 2016....., Chairperson Nominated by: As a non-profit organization which advocates for clean public toilets, the Restroom Association...
28 September 2016 • 2 mins readShare Bringing Love to Every Single Soul - BLESS Youth (Institutional) Category WinnerFrancesca Wah, Chairperson Nominated by: Being a non-profit organisation that actively engages the community with a vision to engage,...
28 September 2016 • 2 mins readShare Jayamany Overithi Pioneers category Winner - 2016 Nominated by: Mdm. Jayamany, a grandmother, is an easy going, good natured personality and she enjoys meeting and interacting with people with all walks of life. Jeya,...
28 September 2016 • 2 mins readShare Gurusamy Intrany Pioneers category Winner - 2016 Nominated by: Mdm Gurusamy Intrany, an astrologer, age 65, had to divorce her husband in 1979. As a single parent, she had to raise her 4 children together with her...
28 September 2016 • 2 mins readShare Josiah Ng Youth Category Winner - 2016 Nominated by: Josiah is a videographer who shoots videos to get people thinking about the many inhumane ways of others. During the haze situation in 2013 where there was a shortage...
The Silent Heroes Award Presentation is an annual ceremony organised by CAS – Civilians Association (Singapore). The aim of the award is to recognise ordinary, everyday Singaporeans and permanent residents for their extraordinary humanity and compassion towards people, causes, and missions.
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Recognising humanity with an award that expresses gratitude of our society for their kindness towards fellow individuals, families, community and environment. Through this award, we look forward to inspiring more to become Silent Heroes. Someday soon, everyone shall be a Silent Hero, not only in Singapore but globally.