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NYAA Executive Director, Mr James Soh, also presented the 28 Gold Award to students from ITE
College West. Chairman Mr Eugene Seah also presented the Bronze and Silver Awards at Ping Yi
Secondary School.

In December 2022, NYAA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SPH Media Group in the
presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, Mr Heng
Swee Keat. The MOU aims to promote and provide a platform for youth leadership development.
SPH Media Group Chief Executive Officer Ms Teo Lay Lim and NYAA Executive Director Mr James
Soh signed it.

In 2022, NYAA had the opportunity to participate in various international conferences and events
as the global COVID-19 situation improved. These included the 51st St. Gallen Symposium in
Switzerland in May 2022, the 11th International Swiss Talent Forum in July 2022, the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2022,
and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Voices of the Future Programme in Bangkok,
Thailand, in November 2022.

NYAA remains committed to upholding 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 continue to dedicate themselves to serving the community and
Singapore through their signature programme, “Service Beyond Gold”.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our Life Benefactors: The Tote Board and Singapore Pools
Pte Ltd, for their financial support. We are also grateful 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 sincerest gratitude goes to President Halimah Yacob for her constant support and
encouragement. We also express our appreciation 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 want to thank the Members of the NYAA Council, both past and present, for their leadership,
guidance, contributions, and unwavering support to the NYAA Secretariat. Additionally, we thank
all Heads of Educational Institutions, School Leaders, Heads of Departments, teachers, NYAA
Coordinators, and volunteers for their partnership and support in providing opportunities and
platforms for thousands of young people each year.

A 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
inspiration have made NYAA a premier youth development program in Singapore and beyond.

The NYAA looks forward to a better year when the COVID-19 pandemic becomes a thing of the
past.

Thank you.

Eugene Seah Hsiu-Min
Chairman
National Youth Achievement Award Council

31 December 2022

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