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Wong Chong Wai Kenneth, PBM

Lecturer, Institute of Technical Education College Central

Consultant (Teaching Associate), Singapore University of Social Sciences
NYAA Gold Award Holder (2004 Cohort)

Wong Chong Wai Kenneth is an educator, community Consultative Committee. His leadership has
leader, and passionate advocate for youth strengthened community bonds through sports,
development whose career has been dedicated to welfare, and youth engagement programmes. He
shaping future-ready leaders and building resilient has also served as Chairman of the Kampong Chai
communities. With a strong foundation in social work Chee CC Youth Executive Committee, demonstrating
and community leadership, Kenneth has combined his ability to inspire grassroots volunteerism and
academic expertise with grassroots leadership youth leadership.
to create meaningful impact in education, youth
empowerment, and environmental stewardship. Kenneth’s contributions have been recognised with
numerous awards, including the Public Service
Kenneth currently serves as a Lecturer at the Institute Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat, 2017), the PAYM
of Technical Education (ITE) College Central and a Excellent Youth Award, the JCI Ten Outstanding
Consultant (Teaching Associate) at the Singapore Young Persons of the World (Singapore) Award, and
University of Social Sciences (SUSS). In these the National Youth Council’s Stars of SHINE Award.
roles, he has curated curriculum, led programme In 2010, he was also honoured with the HSBC NYAA
development, and mentored cohorts of students Youth Environmental Awards and the NEA EcoFriend
in community engagement and organisational Award, affirming his commitment to sustainability
leadership, equipping them with both technical and environmental advocacy.
knowledge and civic responsibility.
As an active member of the NYAA Gold Award Holders’
Previously, Kenneth worked as a Specialist in Service- Alumni (GAHA) since 2004, Kenneth has continued
Learning and Community Engagement at SUSS, and to mentor youth leaders and champion the NYAA
as a Student Development Officer and Lecturer at mission of service. His published works, ranging
ITE College East, where he spearheaded leadership from environmental sustainability to leadership and
programmes, global exchange initiatives, and the entrepreneurship, further reflect his dedication to
NYAA programme. His commitment to education knowledge sharing and lifelong learning.
has earned him multiple commendation awards
and recognition as a dedicated mentor shaping the Through his roles as an educator, grassroots leader,
aspirations of Singapore’s next generation. and environmental advocate, Kenneth embodies the
GAHA spirit of ‘Service Beyond Gold’—committed
Beyond academia, Kenneth has made profound to nurturing youth, uplifting communities, and
contributions to community service. He has been a advancing sustainability for Singapore’s future.
long-serving leader in the People’s Association (PA),
where he chairs the Joo Chiat Community Sports
Club, the Joo Chiat Community Development
Welfare Fund, and serves on the Joo Chiat Citizens’

122 30 Years of Service and Leadership