NUSS Distinguished and Outstanding Member Awards

NUSS Distinguished and Outstanding Member Awards 2023

The Distinguished and Outstanding Member Awards were set up in 2010 to recognise and honour members who have made significant and lasting contributions to NUSS, NUS and the wider community.

Do you know of a NUSS member who should be recognised for his or her outstanding achievements? Nominate now!

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Awards Categories

Distinguished Member Award

The NUSS Distinguished Member Award recognises members who have distinguished themselves and rendered excellent volunteer service to NUSS, NUS, its predecessor institutions, and the wider community.

Outstanding Member Award

The NUSS Outstanding Member Award recognises members who have distinguished themselves and rendered excellent volunteer service to NUSS, NUS and its predecessor institutions.

Award Recipients

2010	Distinguished Member Award	Mr Herman Ronald Hochstadt
	Outstanding Member Award	Mr Tan Siang Chik
		Mr David Ho Peng Cheong
		Dr Chee Phui Hung (posthumous)

2011	Distinguished Member Award	Mr Gopinath Pillai
	Outstanding Member Award	Mr Ernest Wong Tian Yow
		Professor (Dr) James Newton Boss

2012	Distinguished Member Award	Justice (Ret) S Rajendran
		Mrs Ann Elizabeth Wee (late)
	Outstanding Member Award	Mr Anwarul Haque
		Mr Eddie Lee Choy Peng

2013	Distinguished Member Award	BG (Ret) Associate Professor Dr Lim Meng Kin (posthumous)
		Emeritus Professor Edwin Thumboo
	Outstanding Member Award	Mr Clarence Lim Soo Hwee
		Mr Siva S Retnam

2015	Distinguished Member Award	Mr Tan Gee Paw
	Outstanding Member Award	Dr Fong Poh Him

2017	Distinguished Member Award	Prof Leo Tan Wee Hin
	Outstanding Member Award	Ms Juliana Patricia Lim
		Prof Victor R. Savage

2019	Distinguished Member Award	Mr Ong Keng Yong
	Outstanding Member Award	Dr Gillian Koh
		Mr Chandra Mohan K Nair

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the nomination open to all members?

Yes, nomination is opened to all members, including spouse members and parent members.

How can I submit nominations for NUSS Distinguished and Outstanding Member Awards 2023?

Nominations must be made using this online form. Nominations are now open until 15 June 2023.

Can I nominate more than one NUSS member?

Yes. There is no limit to the number of members you can nominate as long as they fulfil the criteria.

Should we seek consent from the NUSS member(s) before submitting the nomination(s)?

Informing the NUSS member is optional. While you may inform the nominee to get more details to support the nomination, all nominations will be independently reviewed by the Judging Panel with final shortlist kept confidential until the Award Ceremony.

Can NUSS member self-nominate?

Yes.

What is the selection process like?

The selection process involves four phases - Nomination, Evaluation by Judging Panel, Endorsement by the Management Committee, and Announcement. Nominations are received through this online form and evaluated by the Judging Panel. Once the Judging Panel has made its final decision and the Management Committee endorses the award recipients, the award recipients will be announced at the Awards Ceremony.

Who sits on the Awards Judging Panel?

The Judging Panel comprises NUSS Advisory Panel members, Mr S Dhanabalan (Chairperson), Professor Tommy Koh, Dr Gerard Ee and NUSS President Mr Edward Tay.

What qualities are the Judging Panel looking for in an Awardee?

The Judging Panel is seeking outstanding members who have distinguished themselves in their service and contributions to NUSS and NUS or its predecessor institutions. For the NUSS Distinguished Member Award category, the member would have also rendered excellent and sustained service to the wider community.

When will the Awards recipients be announced?

The awards recipients and nominators will be notified after the Judging Panel has finalised and the Management Committee has endorsed the selection. The recipients will receive their Awards at the Awards Ceremony, and the recipients will be announced through various online and printed publicity platforms during and after the Ceremony.