Community Builders

Alumni who help build stronger communities through their leadership roles at social service agencies, public organisations and cultural associations.

Reverend Dr John Chew
(Arts/1969, 1970, 1977)
Former 8th Bishop of Singapore
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award 2006

Thomas Chua
(Arts/1979)
Managing Director, Teckwah Industrial Corp. Ltd; President, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award 2019

Dr William Tan
(Science/1980)
Scientist, Doctor, Paralympian, Humanitarian Fundraiser
Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award 2009

Aarti Kumar
(CCDS/2000, 2006)
CEO and Principal Scientist, Community Empowerment Lab
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award 2025

Mohamed Abdul Akbar Bin Mohamed Abdul Kader
(CEE/1986)
Managing Director, Nan Guan Construction Pte Ltd; Member of Council for Estate Agencies Council
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award 2022

Ng Siew Quan
(NBS/1990)
Chairman, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore Chinese Orchestra and the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall; Partner, PwC Singapore
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award 2023

Gabriel Teo
(NBS/1988)
Founder, Tana River Life Foundation, Kenya
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award 2023

Dr Wu Chiaw Ching
(Commerce/1980)
Managing Director & Proprietor Auditor, Wu Chiaw Ching and Co
Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award 2025

Daniel Chew
(NBS/1996)
Senior Director, Corporate Services, HCSA Community Services
Nanyang Alumni Service Award 2014

Jack Lim
(NBS/2005)
Managing Director, Community Chest; Group Director, Philanthropic Engagement, National Council of Social Service
Nanyang Alumni Service Award 2023

 

Information last updated on 6 March 2026.