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Andass Teu Choon Kiat

Senior Marketing Director, ERA Realty Network

NYAA Gold Award Holder (2000 Cohort)

Andass Teu Choon Kiat’s journey reflects the An award-winning photographer, Andass has been
transformative power of perseverance, passion, and involved in more than 40 expeditions, events, and
service — values deeply rooted in the NYAA spirit. workshops locally and internationally, leading
Once an average student struggling to find his creative collaborations with government agencies,
footing, the NYAA Gold Award Programme became non-profit organisations, and youth leaders. He
a turning point that reshaped his life. It sparked a served as a photographer at significant events such
personal awakening, inspiring him to pursue his as the IMF-World Bank Group Conference and the
passions relentlessly and to give back to society in World Cities Summit, where he coordinated teams
meaningful ways. and mentored young talents.

Professionally, Andass has excelled as a Senior Driven by his belief in giving back, Andass founded
Marketing Director at ERA Realty Network, multiple initiatives, including the Pandas Give Coin
where he has built a reputation for innovation, Movement and Zoom Around the World, fostering
strategic thinking, and business leadership. Yet, community engagement through creativity and
his accomplishments go far beyond his career. A social impact. His commitment to youth development
passionate learner and creator, he has embraced continues through his work as a motivational digital
diverse interests — from digital content creation creator, where he shares his personal journey of
and public speaking to photography and music — resilience and lifelong learning to inspire others to
constantly reinventing himself while inspiring others embrace challenges and chase their passions.
to do the same.
Through his vision, generosity, and dedication,
His leadership journey extends deeply into the Andass embodies the spirit of ‘Service Beyond Gold.’
community. A long-serving Executive Committee His story is a testament to the power of the NYAA
Member of the NYAA Gold Award Holders’ Alumni experience in shaping confident, purpose-driven
(GAHA) from 2005 to 2009, Andass played a pivotal leaders who uplift others and leave lasting legacies
role in spearheading initiatives that brought within their communities.
young people together through national projects,
photography showcases, and youth-led campaigns.
As Chairman of the NYAA Young Photographers’
Network, he mentored aspiring photographers
and coordinated significant events, including the
Singapore Commonwealth Youth Photography
Competition. During her state visit to Singapore in
2006, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II met the winners
and mentors at the photo exhibition held at the
National Library.

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