A healthy civil society depends on people who put the common good ahead of their own interests. The Singapore Prize honours such people for their commitment to the community and for their courage at pivotal moments. It also recognises those who have inspired and empowered others with their leadership, creativity, and vision. The prize is supported by Temasek Trust, Conservation International and the Global Environment Fund.

The finalists for this year’s Singapore Prize have been announced. The shortlist includes projects by local architects, planners and designers. The winning projects will be revealed on Wednesday (July 10). The winners of the completed buildings and future projects categories will then present their entries live at WAF later this year.

Winners of the landscape category will be able to demonstrate innovative solutions that will create value for society while maintaining sustainability goals. The winning project will receive a prize worth USD$50,000. The other finalists are:

This year, a total of 20 prizes will be awarded in the various categories of Built Environment, Future Projects and Landscape. The award is open to both individuals and organisations from across the globe, including students, academicians and industry professionals. The judges are looking for outstanding projects that have a high degree of innovation, sustainability and design excellence.

There are some exciting new additions to this year’s line-up for the race, which will take place from September 22 to 23 in the city-state. Flying Dutchman Youri Keulen has received a wildcard to compete, while double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee returns after a promising fourth-place finish at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

NUS History Prize

The National University of Singapore’s first History Prize was established in 2021 to encourage and reward non-fiction writing on aspects of the country’s past. The inaugural prize was won by Prof Hidayah Amin for her book Leluhur: Singapore’s Kampong Gelam, which presents the story of the settlement as it adapted and changed over time. The NUS History Prize is awarded by a panel of five judges, headed by Prof Mahbubani.

NUS History Prize 2022

The NUS History Prize is a biennial prize that recognises non-fiction books on any aspect of Singapore’s history. The book must have been published between January and July, and should have a clear link to the NUS mission of “advancing knowledge in the service of society.”

A prestigious international jury has been appointed for this year’s competition. The prize carries a cash award of S$50,000. NUS hopes that the prize will inspire a wide range of authors to write about the fascinating and diverse stories of Singapore’s past.

Harvard Prize Book (Singapore)

The Harvard Prize Book award is a literary prize awarded by the Harvard University Press to recognise and celebrate the best in nonfiction about Singapore and its neighbours. The book must be of international importance, and must have made a significant contribution to the understanding of Singapore’s social, economic and cultural development over the past 200 years. The book may be written in any language, but must be written and published in English.