Honoured at the Student Achievement Awards 2009

03 Nov 2009

NUS recognised individual students and student groups at its annual Student Achievement Awards 2009. These students are given recognition for their outstanding achievements inactivities outside the academic curriculum and for bringing honour to the University. This year saw 21 outstanding individuals and 39 exceptional student groups receiving the Awards on 30 October 2009.

Commending the recipients, NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan said: “We recognise the outstanding accomplishments of individuals and student groups who have uncovered their interests and taken full advantage of the wide range of learning opportunities beyond the classroom.” Prof Tan added that each of the recipients has maximised the opportunities to work boldly and with passion towards their personal goals.

Said third-year medical student Cheong May Anne who won in the Community Projects category: “For me, community work is like a recreational activity. It is fun volunteering with friends and getting to know others outside school. Sometimes it is tough, especially when things clash with exams and you feel very stretched, but at the end of the day, it's all worth the while.” Ms Cheong is the President of the University-YMCA@NUS and she led the Uni-Y club on Youth Expedition trips to Cambodia and Vietnam, giving English lessons and carrying out reconstruction projects. She is also a member of the NUS Medical Society and a volunteer with YMCA Singapore.

The recipients of the Student Achievement Awards 2009 are:

CATEGORY	INDIVIDUAL AWARDS	GROUP AWARDS
Arts and Culture	Mr Azariah Tan Peng Chay Mr Tang Dat Hanh Mr Andrew Sophian Putra Ms Cheng Xue Mei Sarah Ms Catherine Candano Mr Koh Qibao Kenneth Ms Rose Hsien Jou	Eusoff Band Sixology King Edward VII Hall 11th XQRJ National Chinese Song-Writing Competition Organising Committee NUS Chinese Orchestra SHaca (Sheares Hall Acapella) The NUS Choir NUS Dance Ensemble GreenNUS DESIGN IMPROMPT-3 (Temasek Hall)
Community Projects	Mr Dominic Lim Wan Xian Ms Cheong May Anne	NUSSU Rag & Flag 2008 NUS Students' Union (NUSSU) Arts & Social Sciences Club Business Club Computing Club Dental Club Design & Environment Club Engineering Club Law Club Medical Club University Scholars Club Eusoff Hall Kent Ridge Hall King Edward VII Hall Temasek Hall Raffles Hall Sheares Hall NUS Students' Community Service Club NUS Hindu Society NUS Students' Union - Students Against Violation of the the Earth (NUSSU SAVE) NUS Students' Union Volunteer Action Committee (NVAC) BEADS (Being engaged and Dynamic in Society) AIESEC
Distinguished Leadership	Mr Martino Tan Wei Chong Mr Mohamad Rizal B Salleh Mr Kenneth Wong Chong Wai Mr Bryon Teo Jun Xiong Mr Chen Zhirong Mr Kwan Keng Yong Mr Kuan Yee Han Ms Tan Hui Yi	NUS Students' Union
Competitions	Mr Danny Tan Wei Qiang Mr Edward Ti Seng Wei Mr Bruce Chia Ban Herm Mr Royston Lim Qilun	Apex Team 2 Team Solaire Voyager PVP I'm a PC NUS FSAE 2009, AKA Team NUS Motorsports 2009 USC Marshall School of Business International Real Estate Case Competition Clover NUS Eco Car