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• The NYAA Silver and Gold Award Ceremony in Prison
• Forum on Water Innovation 2023
• The Appreciation and Thank You Luncheon for former President Halimah Yacob

On the international front, NYAA continued to represent Singapore at various overseas
conferences, such as:

• The 12th International Swiss Talent Forum 2023 in Nottwil, Switzerland
• The APEC Stakeholders' Forum in San Francisco, USA
• Leadership Training Programme in Oman
• The 52nd St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland
• The 39th Higashikawa International Photo Festival in Hokkaido
• The XVIII World Water Congress in Beijing, China
• The United Nations Convention on Climate Change in Dubai, UAE
• The Entrepreneurship Insight Forum in Ayutthaya Province, Thailand

We are pleased to note that many NYAA Gold Award holders excelled in leadership positions in
both the public and private sectors, receiving numerous awards for their outstanding leadership
and contributions to society.

NYAA will continue to uphold its mission by serving the community and Singapore through close
partnerships with our Operating Partners and stakeholders. The NYAA Gold Award Holders' Alumni
and its members remain committed to their mission of serving the community and Singapore
through their signature program, Service Beyond Gold.

We thank our Life Benefactors, the Tote Board and Singapore Pools Pte Ltd, for their financial
support. We are also thankful to HSBC Singapore, Stephen Riady Foundation, Far East
Organization, Lee Foundation, City Developments Ltd, government ministries and agencies, and
all our operating partners, supporters, and stakeholders for their unwavering support during these
challenging times.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to President Halimah Yacob for her constant support and
encouragement. We are also grateful to Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for
Economic Policies, Mr Heng Swee Keat, Chairman of the NYAA Advisory Board, and the Members
of the NYAA Advisory Board for their invaluable advice, guidance, and support.

We thank the Members of the NYAA Council, both past and present, for their leadership, guidance,
contributions, and unwavering support to the NYAA Secretariat.

Special appreciation goes to our dedicated team of staff led by the Executive Director, Mr James
Soh, and the Deputy Executive Director, Ms Aileen Yap. Their leadership, motivation, and
commitment have made NYAA a premier youth development programme in Singapore and
beyond.

The NYAA looks forward to a better year now that the COVID-19 pandemic has become a thing of
the past.

Thank you.

Eugene Seah Hsiu-Min (Dr)
Chairman
National Youth Achievement Award Council

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