The MSF Volunteer and Partner Awards (MVPA) recognises and honours the commitment and dedication of MSF’s volunteers and partners, who have served in various areas of the Ministry.

MVPA 2022 was held on 24 January 2022.

Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award

Mr Phillip Tan and Mrs Betty Chen were presented with the highest accolade - the Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award, which recognises individuals who have made significant contributions over 30 years or more to better the lives of others.

Mr Phillip Tan

Mr Tan has volunteered with MSF since 1983. In his role as an EXCO member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Mr Tan contributed to the transformation of NCSS and the social service sector. He cultivated community spirit in building a caring and inclusive society through the Care & Share SG50 movement, which saw 240 social service agencies raise a total of $800 million, and rejuvenated the Sharity initiative to nurture our next generation of givers. During the pandemic, he spearheaded the establishment of the ComChest Emergency Fund and mobilised resources for COVID-19 related funds.

Mrs Betty Chen

Mrs Chen has partnered MSF since 1975. Under her leadership, the Chinese Women’s Association (CWA) consistently raised funds and promoted a culture of giving, supporting many charities in their provision of services in the social sector. She also managed the Henderson Senior Citizens’ Home for 32 years and forged best practices in senior care.

Outstanding Volunteer Award

The MSF Outstanding Volunteer Award recognises individuals or groups of volunteers who have contributed significantly to various groups in the community served by MSF. The award winners are distinguished by their significant contributions in terms of time and effort spent.

This year, the recipients were Mr Chee Yoh Chuang, Mr Gerald Singham, Mdm Hawa Bee Binte Mohamed Hussain, Mdm Rahmah Binte Buang and Mr Ghani Bin Bakar, Mdm Rasespari D/O Kanniyan, Mdm Yuen Yee Nin and Mr Liow Heng Hui.

Find out how they have made a difference and become a beacon of inspiration for all.

 

 

MSF Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award

The MSF Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award recognises outstanding volunteers who have contributed to the causes of MSF for at least 30 years.

Award Winners

• Mrs Betty Chen
• Mr Phillip Tan Eng Seong

 

MSF Outstanding Volunteer Award

The MSF Outstanding Volunteer Award recognises individuals or groups of volunteers who have contributed significantly to various groups in the community served by MSF. The award winners are distinguished by their significant contributions in terms of time and effort spent.

Award Winners

Mr Chee Yoh Chuang Mr Gerald Singham Mr Ghani Bakar & Mdm Rahmah Buang Mdm Hawa Bee Binte Mohamed Hussain Mr Liow Heng Hui & Mdm Yuen Yee Nin Mdm Rasespari D/O Kanniyan

Friends of MSF Award

The Friends of MSF Award is presented to individuals, volunteers or organisations who have made significant contributions to committees or projects under the purview of MSF for at least two years. This year, our winners contributed to a variety of MSF initiatives including ECDA’s KidSTART, Families for Life, Taskforce on Family Violence, the National Committee on Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recidivism, and the NCSS Board.

Award Winners

Catholic Welfare Services Singapore Dr Cheong Choong Kong Mrs Chia Swee Tin Mr Eric Hao Chun Tseng Ground-Up Initiative (GUI) Homeless Hearts of Singapore Mr James Stuart Ms Jessica Nagulendran A/Prof Kevin Lim Mr Koh Swee Hua Eddie Mr Latiff bin Ibrahim Mr Muhammad Harmizan Abdul Hamid

New Hope Community Services Ms Pearlyn Phau Yee Meng Mr Prakaash Govindasamy Prudential Singapore Ms Sim Sock Ngee, Morene Mr Sin Boon Ann Mr Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin Ms Theresa Sim Mr V.Krishna Mr Yek Boon Seng Mr Yeo King Ming Bryan

 

MSF Community Cares Award

The MSF Community Cares Awards was introduced in 2019 to recognise and appreciate organisations and individuals who passionately drive social change, strive to do good for society, and in so doing, inspire those around them.

Award Winners

Mrs Ai Ying Fang Ms Angela Guo Yiling AWWA Ltd. Mr Bernard Chew Bettr Barista Bringing Love to Every Single Soul Dr Cherie Chan Ms Chloe Lee Zi Qi Ms Cordilia Justin Dorcas Home Care Service Fei Yue FSC (Bukit Batok) Dr Jared Ng Ms Karon Ng Life Centre Community Services Mr Lim Kay Yong Mdm Lin Xiaoling NTUC Women and Family

Paya Lebar Methodist Church Dr Quah Saw Han Mdm Rokiah Samsudin Mr Ronnie Ma Soon Peng Mrs Ruchi Joshi Talwar Singapore Council of Women's Organisations Singtel St Andrew's Cathedral Superhero Me Ms Syifaa Mansor Temasek Foundation The Signpost Project The Singapore Scout Association Mr Tony Leong Kok Kuan Trolley Ministry Women's Integration Network Council Zion Serangoon Bible-Presbyterian Church

 

Long Service Award

The MSF Long Service Award recognises individuals or organisations who have volunteered directly with MSF.

Award Winners (45 years)

• Mdm Dass Elizabeth
• Mr Lim Hock Heng
• Mr Yahya Bin Osman

Award Winners (40 years)

• Mr David Hugh Alphonso
• Mr Gurmit Singh s/o Mehervan Singh
• Mr Jackson Puah Suay Arh
• Mr Pakirisamy Rajoo

Award Winners (35 years)

• Mr Albert Phuay Yong Hen
• Mdm Grace Tee
• Mdm Lim Lian Tee
• Mr Tan Eng Hoe

Award Winners (30 years)

• Mr David Pang LJ
• Mr Jimmy Lim
• Mr Ong Herr Bock
• Mr Tham Kwok Yin Stephen

Award Winners (25 years)

Mr Chong Kiam Choon Mr Goh Tiong Yong Mr Lee Sei Tong LTC(ret) Leow Sunny Mr Lim Fit Ho Peter Mr Tan Kia Huat Mr Raymond Lye

Award Winners (20 years)

Mr Abdul Latiff & Mdm Saharah Mr Choo Choon Kiang Adrian Ms Foong Kah Yam Mdm Fong Wai Kheng Mr Gerard & Mdm Susanna Ms Juthika Ramanathan Mdm Monica Seng Ms Ong Lay Chin Elsie

Mr Song Thien Siang Simon Mdm Stilly Chan Mdm Suraiyah Md Yussof Mr Tan Puay Kern Mr Tan Tai Kiat Mrs Tan-Huang Shuo Mei Mr Vincent Teo

Award Winners (15 years)

Mr A. Francis Xavier Mr Adrian Soon Kim Kwee Professor Alex Siow Elder Ang Poh Siew Mr Arthur Ling Ms Belinda Ang Choo Poh Mr Chandra Mohan K Nair Mr Cheng Kim Meng Mr Cheong Khim Teck Mr Chew Ban Seng Mr Chia Ah Sah Mrs Chia Swee Tin Mr Chiang Heng Liang Mr Chng Yew Huat Ms Chua Ai Vee, Lily Mr Chua Seng Kee Ms Daisy Koh Swee Hong Mrs Daisy Ling Professor David Chan Mr David Michel Wee Mr David Sim Mr Don Wong Mr Eugene Teo Mdm Fatimah Binte Ismail Ms Foo Siew Fong Mr Francis Goh Mong Kwang Mr G Krishnan Mr Goh Eng Tat Mr Goon Swee Kean & Mdm Ong Swee Ai Mr Gopala Krishnan Mr Harjit Singh Dr Ho Nai Kiong Mr Hong Kok Seng Andrew Mr Husni Thamrin & Mdm Jumnah Mrs Ira Govindan Mr Husni Thamrin & Mdm Jumnah Ms Isabel Tang Mr Jack Yue Mr Jayakumar Narayanan Mrs Jessie Tong Mrs Joanna Koh-Hoe Mr Joseph Foo Mdm Justina Lee Lay Peng Mr Kan Teck San Dr Kee Wei Heong Mr Kelvin K B Ong Mdm Khatijah & Mr Sallim Mr Koh Siew Yen Gary Mr Lai Li Mun Raymond Mr Lau Tat Chuan Mdm Lee Tee Choon Mdm Leng Siew Chyn Mdm Lim Geok Hua Mr Lim Joo Kwan

Ms Lim Lay Choo Jennifer Mr Lim Meng Wee Mr Lim Soo Bu Mr Loo Sin Chong Mr Loong Seng Onn Mr M. Suppiah Ms Maureen Chua Sai Pheng Ms Melanie Ho Mr Mohamed b Hassan and Mdm Rakti bt Satar Mr Ng Ser Miang Dr Ng Wai Chong Mr Nin Ali & Mdm Juraimah Mdm Normahbi A & Mr Suhairi R Mdm Novem Chua Choo Hong Mr Ong Chuan Huat Mr Ong Liang Peng Mdm Ong Seok Mui Rosalind Mr P Thirunal Karasu Mr Palaniappan A Mr Patrick Chew Ms Pauline Sim Seo Lian Mr Peter J K Chung Mr Peter Wee Mdm Phang Koei Hiong Mr & Mrs Prasad Babu Adj A/Prof (Dr) Raymond Chua Mr & Mrs Prasad Babu Mr Raymond Wee Toon Fok Mr Richard Seah & Mdm Dorothy Tham Mr S. Sangaran and Mdm S. Jayanti Mr Sairin Bin Sani Mr Sarjit Singh S/O Fujah Singh Mr Seng Kwang Boon Dr Shirley Low Lim Mr Shriniwas Rai Ms Sim Beng Mei, Mildred Mdm Siti Rahmad & Mr Abdul Jalil Mr Sng Jin Poh Mr Stephen Ng Mr Steven Foo Mr Tan Hui Yew, Johnson Mr Tan Kian Hoon Mr Tan Kian Huay Mr Tan Kok Hiang, Henry Mr Tan See Long Mdm Tan Seow Peer Professor Teo Cheng Swee Mr Thomas Lee Boon Huat Ms Toh Yeng Yen Dr Toke Kwang Jiu Frederick Mr V.Krishna Ms Wenny Shi Mr Willie Cheng Jue Hiang Mr Yong Tai Tong

Award Winners (10 years)

Mr Ahamad Maricar & Mdm Roziah Jamaludin Mr Albert Chan Kum Min Mr Alex Toh Joo Pang Mr Anthony Low Chai Siong Dr Barathi Rajendra Mr Chan Leng Sun, SC Mr Chee Teng Hsiu Mr Cheng Soon Jackson Tan Mr Chia Song Leng Ms Chloe Lee Zi Qi Ms Ch'ng Ying Chia Mr Chong Hoi Ying Mr Choong Cher Siong Mr Christopher Bridges Mr Edward Lim Ms Eileen Teo Cheo Tee Ms Eng Sze Chieh, Sharon Mrs Esther Tan Tzer Mr G Prabhakaran and Mrs Shobana Nair Mdm Genevieve Leong Lee June Mr Hamzah Bin Abas Ms Han Yah Yee Mdm Ho Chin Geok Mr Ho Nai Chuen Mdm Jackie Neo Mdm Jacqueline Tan Mrs Jayanthi Eng Mr Koh Chee Siong Mr Lee Chak Meng Dr Lee Kim En Mr Lee Kok Eng Ms Lee Yean Wun Mdm Lee Yee Fung Ivy

Mr Lester Wan Mdm Lim Kim Kee Alice Ms Lim Lei Theng Ms Linda Tan Mdm Lo Tong Lee Ying Mdm Loh Gek Choo Ms Mary Manimuthu Mr & Mrs Nagaraja Maidu Mr Ng Chin Fah Mr Ng Kim Yong Mr Ng Si Hiong Mr Ngiam Tong Yuen Dr Peace Wong Yuh Ju Mr Ramachandran P Dr Ryal Wun Mdm Salinah Parsiri and Mr Elfian Harun Mdm Sally Tai Suat Nee Mdm Samantha Wong Ms Saw Paik Peng, Joanne Mr Seah Hui Seng, Vincent Ms Sim Sock Ngee, Morene Mdm Soh Bong Chee Mr Sonny Tan Ngee Hoe Mr Stephen Chia Mdm Susan Lim Sui Huah Mr Tan Wai Hong, Alvin Mr Tan Wei Yeow Mdm Teo Lin Lee Ms Teresa Chan Pui Woo Mdm Thang Hong Lan Mr Wilson Ang Choon Kee Ms Woo Mei Mei Mr Zainol Abeedin Bin Hussin

Award Winners (5 years)

Mr Aaron Scott Donovan Mr Adrian Wong Mdm Alison Yap Jee Hwee Ms Amala Balakrishner Mdm Amera Salleh and Mr Muhammad Mahamood Mr Andre Yeap Mdm Angelia Toh Mr Armando Famian Beer & Mdm Liana Rosnita Redwan-Beer Assyakirin Mosque Dr Au Shu Yi Lydia Mr Baharom & Mdm Kasminah Dr Boon Kheng Seng Mr Carl & Mdm Sharon Pillay Dr Cecilia Chu Mdm Chan Nyit Fong Karen Mr and Mrs Cheong Gay Teck Mr Chew Ghim Bok Mr Chia Chor Meng Mr & Mrs Chia Jia Le Mr Chua Hwee Woon & Mdm Vivian Lim Mr & Mrs Chua Thiam Huat Mr David Chan Chee Kien & Mdm Hope Elaine Kelly Mr David Tay Swee Meng Mr Devanantthan Mr Devinder Kumar Rai Mdm Dolly Loh & Mr Alvin Chong Mdm Dolly Par Mr Edward Foong Mr Edwin Lee and Mdm Soo Han Ms Eng Peng Peng En-Naeem Mosque Mr Eric Low Dr Ernest Kan Mr Ernest Wong Assoc Prof Esther Goh Chor Leng Ms Etni & Mr Er Hock Tee Dr G Kandasami Mr George Chan & Mdm Anne Lau Ms Girija Balakrishner Mr Goh Yeow Tin Mr Gregory Vijayendran Ms Hammie Yeo Hui Ching Mdm Harshintaa Durai Ms Heong Ziyin Mr Ishak Ismail Mr Jahnavi & Mdm Krishna Jayaprakash Ms Janice Tay Mdm Jenny Levin Lee Sin Heok Mdm Joanne Hoon Mei Peng Mr Johnny Gan and Mdm Mimi Siah Mr & Mrs Joseph Gan Ms Julia Lee Mdm Junita Jumain Mr K. Sathinathan Mr Kelvin Lim & Mdm Tay Hwee Ling Mr Khoo Lam Beng, Kelvin Mr Koh Wee Chau Mr Kwek Kwee Hua, William Mr Lam Weng Yew Mr Land & Mrs Joyce Palmero Mr Lau Weng Cheong Winston Mdm Lee Su Min

Ms Li Xiuqi Mr Lim Chee Han & Mdm Helen Tee Mr & Mrs Lim Eng Leong Mr Lim Kian Chiong Mr Lim Kian Teck & Mdm Toh Leng Leng Dr Lim Yang Chern Mr Malik Maksudi Mr Mansor Sulaiman and Mdm Rizma Yuzianti Mr Marc Ha Mr Md Imran Kuna & Mdm Rehana Ms Michelle Lee Mr Mohammed Ridwan Bin Abdul Kahar Mr Mohd Hanafiah & Mdm Tahirah Mr Muhammad Noor Hairil Bin Muhammad Mr Muraly S/O Rajakumaran Mr Muthu Thanabalu & Mdm Leelavathi K. M. Mr Nakiran Rajandran Ms Nellie Yeoh Ms Ng Tzer Wee Mr Nicholas Aaron Khoo Ms Nicole Wong Mdm Noor Hayatee and Mr Muhd Zahedi Ms Nooraslinda Rahim & Mr Yusri Yusof Mr Oliver Lim Zikai Mr Owyong Wei Keong & Mdm Teh Lay Yong Ms Pamela Phua Ms Pawade Ananthi Dr Poornima Gangaram Mr Prabu Mohandoss & Mdm Bharathi Gandhi Ms Quek Ting Yan Jaslyn Mr Rasol Bin Mohamed Nor & Mdm Zarinah Binte Surat Mdm Rinawati and Mr Iskandar Zulkarnain Mr Roland Ng Mr & Mrs Rosli Rajimin Ms Ruby Lee Mr & Mrs Sarma Mr Shazerin and Mdm Fadilah Ms Sheryl Koh Mdm Sin Jackie and Mr Chua Chor Teck Mr Siripurapu Sri Hari Rao Mr Stephen and Mdm Jeanne Tan Mr Sufnaidi Ahmad & Mdm Wan Sriyana Ms Summer Kwon Mr Surej Rangasamy Mrs Surej Mrs Susan Ng and Mr Jonathan Khoo Mr Tan Boon Kian Raymond & Mdm Mok Shijia, Jacqueline Mr Tan Kah Poh & Mdm Chua Siew Gek Mr Tan Tay Jye and Mdm Helen Lee May Chun Mr & Mrs Tang Kai Woh Ms Teo Puay Leng Ms Teoh Fan Yun Mr Teow Boon Hong, Aaron Dr Timothy Teoh Mr Toh Kok Seng Volunteer Transport Service Dr William Wan Mr William Cheong Ms Wong Jia Xin Dr Woon Voon Ching Ms Yasmeen Fatimah Hussain Ms Yeo Lian Sim

We are grateful for the support of many who have contributed their time and talent to organise this year’s MSF Volunteer and Partner Awards.

MVPA Trophy

MVPA Trophy	Sculptor Mr Chua Boon Kee

This year’s trophy is a replica of the “Circles of Life” sculpture, designed by Singapore’s very own award-winning sculptor, Mr Chua Boon Kee. The interlocking circles symbolise the importance of our community working together to foster a caring and inclusive society.

SAVH Performers

Obsidian by Singapore Association of The Visually Handicapped (SAVH)

A special performance by a group called Obsidian by Singapore Association of The Visually Handicapped (SAVH). Obsidian is a group of talented visually impaired individuals who come together to create music. The group is named after a strongly protective stone, which forms a shield against negativity, and promotes qualities of compassion and strength. Their rendition of “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars conveys the message of comfort found in a friend and being present for those who are important in your life.

Token of Appreciation

Token of Appreciation	6 Artists from MINDS - Choo Joo Hwee, Nurshafarina Bte Samad, Khairunnisa Bte Md Rashid, Nur Syuhaidah Binte Mohamed Fauzie, Wang Jia Wei

Commissioned by MSF, the token of appreciation was a collaboration between i’mable Collective and Supermama. The artwork was a collaboration between six artists from the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS). In the centre of the artwork is a family – a boy and his parents – and they are surrounded by a circle of individuals including their close friends, neighbours, as well as members of the wider community.

Time-lapsed Video Artist

Mr Tang Khong Yuen

Tang Khong Yuen is a portrait drawing artist. While recovering from throat cancer 10 years ago, he took up arts courses in community centres and NAFA, where he found his love for portraiture drawing. In 2018, Mr Tang explored other ways to showcase his work and started busking at Tanjong Pagar Plaza.

Mr Tang has drawn portraits of notable figures such as President Halimah Yacob, Emeritus Senior Minister Mr Goh Chok Tong and MP Denise Phua. Mr Tang hopes to make a mark in the local art scene.