Tuesday, 20 January 2015

Volunteers and corporations honoured for impacting lives


It was a night dedicated to the spirit of altruism and giving as YMCA of Singapore honoured 75 individuals and corporations at the YMCA-Lim Kim San Volunteers Programmes Awards Night 2015 for their volunteerism.

The awards ceremony was held on 16 January 2015 and Mr Stephen Loh, President, YMCA of Singapore, hosted the volunteers who had given their time and effort to touch lives and lift spirits of the less privileged.

Describing volunteers as the “the backbone of the YMCA”, Mr Lo Chee Wen, General Secretary, YMCA of Singapore, emphasised that volunteers were essential to the success of YMCA’s programmes that serve the community.

“We have witnessed time and again, your displays of compassion and servant leadership, and your exemplary efforts in going the extra mile to serve the beneficiaries,” said Mr Lo. “Without your selflessness and sacrifices, our beneficiaries would not have experienced the love and support that you have so generously given.”

Outstanding Volunteer Award winner, Mr How Zhi Yong shared that his volunteering experience changed his life. “I have learnt many life skills and gained invaluable friendships from volunteering. My volunteering journey has allowed me to self-reflect and learn from my mistakes and from other people as well,” he said. “I believe that I have gained much more than what I have given. The experience is priceless.”

Another Outstanding Volunteer Award winner, Ms Cherene Wee said shared that she hopes to volunteer more in the future. “All I hope is to be able to dedicate more time each year towards volunteering both locally and overseas. And what I really want to achieve is to be able to inspire more friends to join me in this journey of learning and giving,” said Cherene.

The outstanding Volunteer Award recognises YMCA volunteers who have served the community with distinction and have inspired others with through their voluntary work.

Besides the Outstanding Volunteer Award, three other awards – Corporate Volunteerism Award (Special Mention) and Volunteer Award (Special Mention) and Sustained Volunteerism Award were presented.

The full list of Award recipients are as follows:

Outstanding Volunteer Award
How Zhi Yong
Phua Yee Min Delphine
Wee Li Ping
 
Volunteer Award (Special Mention)
Associate Professor Albert Teo Chu Ying
Choo Huier
Edward Lee Jim Teck
Goh Chao Qin
How Zhi Yong
Jennifer Yin Ling
Khoo Kang Ming Terence
Lee Bee Chew
Lee Sian Ying
Lim Gek Huan
Lim Geok Leng
Lim Tien Hock
Ng Yen Siang
Mohamed Gazalli Bin Abdul Malik
Sugiyanto
Mrs Swee K Wong
Kenneth Chih-Sien Tan
Tan Ding Jie
Tay Kun Wei
Wee Wan Sin Francine
Yoon Jia Sheng James

Sustained Volunteerism Award
Associate Professor Albert Teo Chu Ying
Choo Huier
Edward Lee Jim Teck
Goh Chao Qin
How Zhi Yong
Jennifer Yin Ling
Khoo Kang Ming Terence
Lee Bee Chew
Lee Sian Ying
Lim Gek Huan
Lim Geok Leng
Lim Tien Hock
Ng Yen Siang
Mohamed Gazalli Bin Abdul Malik
Sugiyanto
Mrs Swee K Wong
Kenneth Chih-Sien Tan
Tan Ding Jie
Tay Kun Wei
Wee Wan Sin Francine
Yoon Jia Sheng James
 
Corporate Volunteerism Award (Special Mention)
3M Singapore 
Ciseern By Designer Furnishings Pte Ltd
Citi Singapore
Credit Suisse AG
DHL eCommerce (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ESRI Singapore Pte Ltd
Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP
KPMG
NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Superior Multi-Packaging Limited
United Parcel Service Singapore Pte Ltd

YMCA of Singapore aims to promote volunteerism and develop volunteer capability through the YMCA-LIM Kim San Volunteers Programme. The Programme aims to build a well-trained and sustainable community of volunteers to deliver community service programmes with excellence. It also aims to recognise volunteers who sacrifice time and effort to serve the less-privileged and facilitates corporations in giving back to the community.

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