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The Best Artillery Unit of the Singapore Armed Forces
Major Lim En, Commandant of the 24th Battalion
Singapore Artillery and an NYAA Gold Award holder
(2007 Cohort), was awarded The Best Artillery Unit
of the Singapore Armed Forces on SAF Day 2021.

“NYAA is truly transformative as it constantly
pushes me to step out of my comfort zone and
shows me that I am stronger than I think I am. It
taught me that we can make a positive difference
in many people’s lives through grit, resilience and
tenacity, and teamwork with like-minded youths.”

Lieutenant Colonel Lim En Major Lim En
Deputy Director (Policy and Operations Planning) NYAA Gold Award holder (2007 Cohort)
Ministry of Defence and
NYAA Gold Award holder (2007 cohort)

Prudential Nutrition Programme

Ms Elaine Sam, a Community Investment Specialist
at Prudential Singapore and an NYAA Gold Awardee,
played a crucial role in a new initiative to provide
children from low-income families with proper
nutritious food.

The Prudential Nutritious Food programme was
launched by Mr Dennis Tan, Chief Executive officer
of Prudential, in July 2021 and has benefitted
more than 1,300 low-income families. NYAA is
very encouraged that our Gold Awardees create an
impact and make a difference in society. Ms Elaine Sam, NYAA Gold Awardee

Paying It Forward

Dr Chen Wenqian, an NYAA Gold Award holder
(2006 Cohort), came from Guangzhou, China, to
study at Maris Stella High School and did his pre-
university at Victoria Junior College. He did his
undergraduate studies at Imperial College, London,
United Kingdom. After graduating with his first
degree and Master's in Chemical Engineering,
he was awarded a full scholarship for his PhD in
Chemical Engineering from the European Union. Dr
Chen returned to Singapore in 2021 and worked as
an Assistant Professor with the National University
of Singapore in July 2021.

Dr Chen was interested in the scientific study of old
age and the process of ageing when he was an NYAA
participant. As a result, he volunteered his free time
helping the elderly. He is now an active member of
the NYAA Youth and the Integration Programme.
Dr Chen Wenqian
NYAA Gold Award holder (2006 Cohort)
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