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“The essence of NYAA - young people, coming
together and spurring each other to impact
our country and our fellow countrymen
positively - still shines through decades
later. And by shining in whatever they do
and whatever field they are in, the NYAA
graduates are trailblazers to other young
people. They realise that no matter their
present circumstances, how much the cards
may seem stacked against them or how hard
the blows of life may have been, they can still
Bryan Tan, NYAA Gold Award holder, meeting HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of rise and make a difference in their own lives
Edinburgh, at the World of the Award Presentation in London, 1995. and others.

Looking back, I learnt not to judge a book by
its cover. It is truly my privilege to see and
journey with them from their teens and to
witness the tremendous transformation that
has taken place in their lives. This is primarily
due to their grit, gumption and perseverance
in embracing whatever opportunities came
their way”.
Bryan Tan Suan Tiu
Partner, Reed Smith LLP
Deputy Chairman, NYAA Council
NYAA Gold Award holder (1995 cohort)

APEC Voices Singapore delegation presenting the youth declaration to New
Zealand High Commisisioner to Singapore, H.E. Jo Tyndall, 2021.

Singapore NYAA Youth Representative Gina Goh at the Arctic Council Youth Meeting, 2016.

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