MSF | MSF Volunteer and Partner Awards 2023

Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award

Mdm Sartha is 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.

Mdm Sartha

Mdm Sartha is one of Singapore's longest-serving foster parents and has been one for over 45 years. She has provided care to 12 vulnerable children since 1976. Through Mdm Sartha's resilience and commitment, her foster children has the opportunity to experience the warmth and love of a family life and to thrive in a nurturing home environment.

The welfare of her foster children has always been at the back of her mind. Once, while on holiday, she called home every night to check on her foster children. Despite her advanced age and medical conditions, she is still caring for an ex-foster youth, even though he has already aged out of care. He has special needs and has lived with her ever since he was an infant. Mdm Sartha raised him as if he were her own, ensuring that his emotional, physical, psychological, cognitive, social and moral needs were met. She also fully supported him in pursuing his interest in sports. Under her care, her ex-foster youth developed well and competed successfully in local sports events.

Mdm Sartha's dedicated service as a foster mother was an inspiration to her own son, who was so moved by her love for children that he became a foster parent himself.

MSF Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award | MSF Outstanding Volunteer Award | Friends of MSF Award | MSF Community Cares Award | Long Service Award

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 Winner

Mdm Sartha

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 Lim Thim Veng
Mr Ishak Ismail
Ms Chan Chia Lin
Mr Chew Kwee San
Ms Julia Lee
Ms Katherine Baptist
Mdm Raja Hamidah Bte Raja Bat and Mr R Usman Bin R Abdul Jalil
Mdm Magasvri d/o Supiah and Mr Kannan s/o Balakrisnan
Mdm Lourdes Thomas Audrey and Mr Rajev s/o Valayutham
Mdm Goh Poh Choo and Mr Quek Tee Tee
Mrs Lim Poo Yong and Mr Lim Hong Kee

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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

A/Prof Lourdes Mary Daniel
Dr Elly Sabrina Binte Ismail
Dr Kang Ying Qi
Dr Karuppiah Nirmala
Dr Khoo Zi Xean
Dr Mary Chong
Dr Sylvia Choo
Dr Sylvia Mun
Good News Community Services
Heartwarmers Volunteer Group
Kampung Senang Foundation
Kreta Ayer Family Services
Mdm Zaharah Ariff
Mr Augustine Jadyn Ng Teck Chye
Mr Chern Siang Jye
Mr Chris Chong
Mr Frederick Sui Tan PBM
Mr Jasper Yap
Mr Javier Ng Jing Xuan
Mr Lee Kok Eng
Mr Lien Choong Luen
Mr Manoj Subramanya
Mr Max Ho
Mr Piyush Gupta
Mr Puvan Ariaratnam
Mr S. Lakshmanan
Mr Shahruddin Bin Sogol
Mr Sowaran Singh
Mr Winston Wan Sing Ngan
Mrs Sher-Li Torrey
Ms Afikah Norazmi
Ms Becky Hoo
Ms Desiree Lim
Ms Goh Swee Chen
Ms Jiak See Ng
Ms Lee Mui Ling
Ms Lim Lian Hiong Jo
Ms Lorraine Lim
Ms Low Hwee San
Ms Patricia Phang SS
Ms Rachel Eng Yaag Ngee
Ms Stephenie Khoo
Ms Teresa Chan Pui Woo
Neighbourhood Health Service Kids
Paya Lebar Methodist Church
Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church
Raffles Rover / Colugo Scout Groups
THK Family Service Centre @ Jurong
THKMC (Disability Services)
Toa Payoh Methodist Church
Trolley Ministry - Mercy Centre
Yio Chu Kang Chapel

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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

Boon Lay Grassroots Organisations
Bukit Panjang Methodist Church
CampusImpact
Casa Raudha Limited
Catch Them Young Ltd
Centre for Fathering Limited
Chung Cheng High School (Main)
Covenant Evangelical Free Church
Dr Barathi Rajendra
Dr Kao Pao-Tang
Dr Lim Yang Chern
Dr Mathew Mathews
Dr Oh Jean Yin
Dr Vincent Ng
Free Food For All
Gao Lin Gong Temple
Hang Jebat Mosque
Masjid Al-Ansar
Mdm Hazlina Binte Abdul Halim
Mount Carmel BP Church
Mr Jimmy Png Kong Hui
Mr Loh Tsee Foong
Mr Muhammad Noor Hairil
Ms Cherylene Aw (TRANS SAFE Centre)
Ms Jessica Tan May Ying
Ms Kristine Lam
Ms Lynn Er
Ms Mavis Tan Fang Ting
Ms Susan Ng, PBM
Ms Susanna Kulatissa
New Horizon Centre (Jurong Point)
Persatuan Pemudi Islam Singapura
Serangoon Garden Secondary School
Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services
Soka Gakkai Singapore
SP Group
SSVP Church of the Holy Trinity
St Luke’s Hospital
Sunlove Chai Chee SAC
Surbana Jurong
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
The Lighthouse
THK FSC@MACPHERSON
United Women Singapore
Young Women’s Leadership Connection
Youth Corps SG and Care Corner SG

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Long Service Award

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

Award Winners (45 years)

Mdm K. Sartha
Mr Tan Thien Choon

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Award Winners (40 years)

Mr P.R Gunasekharan
Mr Shaik Mohammad Bin M K Mohideen
Mr Tan Heng Huay BBM
Mr Tivasiha Mani

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Award Winners (30 years)

Mdm Low Bee Hoon Emily
Mr Anthony Yeo
Mr Lim Puay Sek Patrick
Mr Roger Ong
Mr Ronald Lee Yew Kew
Mr Shaikh Ashraf Hasan

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Award Winners (25 years)

Dr Sam Goi Seng Hui JP BBM(L)
Mr Rajaram Ramiah PBM BBM JP
Welfare Services Club RSP (Youth)

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Award Winners (20 years)

Dr Ling Ai Mee @ Seet Ai Mee
Mdm Hawa Bee Bte Mohamed Hussain
Mdm Yap Nyat Yong
Mdm Zawiyah Wee Abd. and Mr Ismail Md. Atan
Mr Chia Meng Choon
Mr Choo Si Sen BBM PBM JP (RET)
Mr Elliot Lim Wee Hong
Mr Henry Gan
Mr Henry Yeo Wee Heng BBM
Mr Leow Peng Kui PBM BBM
Mr Lim Hock San
Mr Raphael Lim Swee Ann
Mr Simon Ang Han Ping
Mr Soh Tze Churn Jack JP BBM(L)
Mr Tchi Chu Woo PBM, BBM(L), JP
Mr Teo Cher Cheong
Mr Teo Choon Hock JP BBM (L)
Mrs Chia Swee Tin
Ms Goi Ming Ying
Ms Soh Geok Kee BBM(L)
Prof. Low Cheng Hock

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Award Winners (15 years)

Assoc Prof Vivien Huan Swee Leng
Assoc Professor Teng Su Ching BBM
Dr Benjamin Tang
Dr Katijah Dawood
Dr Kwoh Chee Keong PBM
Dr Priscilla Lim
Hindu Centre
Mdm Ajazrah and Mr Suaraidi
Mdm Jamiah Maarof and Mr Abdul Hamid Shariff
Mdm Jumilah and Mr Rosman
Mdm Sahlinah Beevi
Mdm Salinee Watanoo and Mr Rozali Kadir
Mdm Sellam D/O Narianasamy
Mdm Shameembegum and Mr Mohd Mustafa Maricar
Mr and Mrs Mathivanan Tanapakiam
Mr Alvin Dawson
Mr Ang Chee Yam
Mr Azman Anuar
Mr Choo Chee Siong
Mr Clarence Ho
Mr Douglas Foo Peow Yong BBM
Mr Eugene Lim PBM
Mr Foo Soo Luang
Mr Goh Hung Pin PBM
Mr Leong Siew Why
Mr Mohamed Said and Mdm Kamaria
Mr Poh Kay Ping BBM
Mr Pollen Soh Swee Guan
Mr Roy Ang
Mr Tan Peng Yam
Mr Tay Boon Gim
Mr Victor Kow Yang Phong
Mr Vincent Teo
Mrs Belen Tan Nee V Hernandez
Mrs Divya Jiwat Advani
Mrs Katherine Baptist
Mrs Tan Yeow Liang PB PBS
Ms Aziah Hj Salim
Ms Elsie Teo, PBM
Ms Fauziah Zainal Abidin
Ms Hsu Phillips PBM
Ms Joanna Portilla BBM PBM
Ms Kris Ong Boon Chin
Ms Vijeya and Mr Silvaraj

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Award Winners (10 years)

Dr Cornelia Chee
Dr Mathew Mathews
Dr Ng Li-ling
Dr Tham Weng Yew
Mdm Emillia Abdullah and Mr Anwar Rawi
Mdm Joy Shuo Sherlyn and Mr Chua Pheng Kwee
Mdm Kamisah and Mr Razak
Mdm Loh Lay San
Mdm Nazara Rashid
Mdm Norliza and Mr Mohd Amin
Mdm Saa'aida and Mr Sahari
Mdm Saliah and Mr Abdullah
Mdm Sarah Jane and Mr Saimon
Mdm Shynna and Mr Bou Leong
Mr and Mrs Chooi Ker Min
Mr and Mrs Gerard Almonte
Mr and Mrs Johari Selamat
Mr and Mrs Seet Juay Hiang
Mr Bobby Ng
Mr Chew Beng Hoe Jimmy
Mr Chua Lai Teck, PBM BBM BBM (L)
Mr Goh Siok Seng Stephen
Mr Jackie Lee Choon Yau
Mr Koh Hang Kiat
Mr Ong Junjie, Samuel
Mr Raymond Chan P Y
Mr S. Geevanantham
Mr S. Lakshmanan
Mr Sahul Hameed Bin M A Kadir PBM
Mr Tan Kong Loong Royston
Mr Tang Wing Fai PBM
Mr Teo Seng Leong BBM
Mrs Angela Leo PBM
Mrs N Kumari Devi BBM PBM
Mrs Nellie Oo
Ms Annie Lee
Ms Betty Kuan Fui Ha
Ms Esther Ng
Ms Kang Mei Ling
Ms Koh Gee May
Ms Lim Hwee Er
Ms Lim Moh Tin Rosemary JP PBM
Ms Long Chey May
Ms Prionka Ray
Ms Sophia Ang
Ms Susanna Kulatissa
Ms Wee Ying Ling, Beverly
Professor Joel Lee
Rev Dr Ngoi Ngie Huat, Francis

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Award Winners (5 years)

Assoc. Prof. Mariam Aljunied
Dr Abdul Halid and Dr Suraidah
Dr Asha and Dr Ansari
Dr Janice Soo
Dr Liow Pei Hsiang
Dr Lo Hong Yee
Dr Soh Teck Hwee
Dr Tarin Ong
Madam Chua Bee Ngoh
Mdm Alwiyah and Mr Azahar
Mdm Aminah Nur Yahya and Mr Zanial Othman
Mdm Azlina and Mr Mohamed Zainordin
Mdm Bahya and Mr Azizudin
Mdm Bannu and Mr Winston Hodge
Mdm Chang Siew Peng and Family
Mdm Dianah and Mr Nasharuddin
Mdm Fadhilah and Mr Selamat Abdul Rahim
Mdm Lenny and Mr Suhaimi
Mdm Liza Martinie and mr Mohamad Noorhisham
Mdm Noor Liza and Mr Mohd Noor
Mdm Normah Samat and Mr Sukur Awang
Mdm Rasmina Bte Rosmani
Mdm Rozinah A Rahim and Mr Muhd Taha Fadil
Mdm Sapiah Wahab and Mr Rejap Fauzan
Mdm Sarah Keoni and Mr Martin Koenen
Mdm Siti Norasidah and Mr Syed Shahril
Mdm Sophia Powlose and Mr David Nara
Mr and Mrs Chee Kim Yong Melvin
Mr and Mrs Lim Yeow Meng
Mr and Mrs Teo Chin Meng
Mr and Mrs Wong Kai Thong
Mr and Mrs Zalani
Mr A. Rahim Suman and Mdm Triantina Fahmi
Mr Alan and Ms Elizabeth
Mr Ameer Malik
Mr and Mrs Kwan Shi Ho
Mr and Mrs Tan Chin Aik
Mr Bobby Mok
Mr C Manoharan PBM
Mr Chee Kok Tong
Mr Chew Kheng Siong
Mr Chua Zhiren
Mr Damien Glenn Yeo
Mr Eugene Seow PBM BBM
Mr Foo Kit Meng
Mr Foo Say Thye
Mr Goh Hock Ho
Mr Hon Chee Seng and Mdm Serene Wong
Mr Ilyas Hussin and Mdm Siti Jamilah
Mr Ivan Goh Yiau Meng
Mr Ivan Tan
Mr Jamaluddin and Mdm Norizan
Mr Jason Gwee and Mdm Irene Leow
Mr Johanes Ng
Mr Joseph Lim Kwan Leng
Mr Kelvin and Mdm Grace
Mr Kenny Cheok and Mdm Jeslin Pang
Mr Khng Joo Seng (FMiS, FIMA, F.MAMSA)
Mr Lakshmi Narayanan and Mrs Vidhu
Mr Leo D’cruz
Mr Lim Zi Xiang
Mr Low Hien Kiah, John
Mr Matthew and Mdm Regina Chan
Mr Michael Kee and Mdm Irene Neo
Mr Mohamad Jumani and Mdm Siti Nabilah
Mr Mohamed Rafi Saliheen
Mr Mohammad Nuzaihan and Mdm Dibi Sam
Mr Mohammad Zali and Mdm Lafrieda
Mr Mohd Rahim and Mdm Rashidah
Mr Muhammad Faizal Bin Mustafa and Mdm Emyliyana Binte Sahprudin
Mr Nazri Hussain and Mdm Tety Suzanna
Mr Nor Azmi and Mdm Nuranissa
Mr Ong Ter Koh Derrick BBM PBM
Mr Roy Yee and Mdm Tan Chin Serh
Mr Said Omar and Mdm Sharifah Shafiah
Mr Seow Kian Yong and Mdm Ong Yan Shan
Mr Shahizan Ahmad and Mdm Nora Yuhanis
Mr Siew Yan Kang
Mr Soon Kong Yong
Mr Steve Saravanan PBM
Mr Suleiman and Mdm Ramona
Mr Syed Aliff Mubaraq
Mr Tan Boon Keong and Mdm Oon Geok Lan
Mr Tan Hock Lye and Mdm Tia Li Li
Mr Tan Hong Ju, PBM and Mdm Lina Leng
Mr Tan Khiaw Ngoh PBM
Mr Tay Hong Meng and Ms Aw Sock Hwang
Mr Trevors Goh Wee Feng
Mr Wan Jafni and Mdm Kartina
Mr Wan Kwong Weng PBM BBM
Mr Yah Khin Boon
Mr Yek Boon Seng
Mr Dennis Soh Jia Qing
Mr Michael Woon Ying Choon
Ms Angela Mi
Ms Celina Tay Mui Eng
Ms Chan Keng Sun
Ms Chew Jia-en, Adeline
Ms Chiew Jovien
Ms Diane Ho
Ms Erma Afiza Binte Mohd Sam
Ms Filzah Binte Alias
Ms Fiona Eng
Ms Florence Ng Sin Tong
Ms He Qin
Ms Jacelyn Chong
Ms Jidi Ng
Ms Lee Mui Ling
Ms Lena Heng Ching Rong
Ms Loh Siew Mei
Ms Lydea Gn
Ms Melissa Chew
Ms Ng Chui Hua Angie
Ms Nurhuda Ishak
Ms Parvin Kaur Sandhu
Ms Pearlyn Phau
Ms Serene Ong
Ms Shweta Parida-Dcosta
Ms Siti Raihana
Ms Sylvia Seakar

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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.

Redeafination

Redeafination
Formed in 2008, Redeafination (spelt with “Deaf” and “Nation”) is an independent dance crew for the Deaf. Redeafination aims to promote Deaf awareness as well as to nurture and develop performing arts talents within the Deaf community. As of today, the crew is fully made up of Deaf members.

Over the years, Redeafination has received much recognition and accolades from both the dance scene and the deaf community. Since its formation, Redeafination has gone on to perform at various events. Redeafination also conducts annual introductory dance workshops to reach out to Deaf youths and expose them to Dance.

As at December 2020, Redeafination has 15 members, and continues to grow.

Claire Teo & Dr Azariah Tan (Duo)

Claire Teo & Dr Azariah Tan
Claire Teo (visually impaired) is a trained classical soprano who also excels in musical theatre and pop songs. She has performed in Shaping Hearts 2021 accompanied by hard-of- hearing pianist, Dr Azariah Tan the official launch event of ART:DIS Singapore graced by Parliament Secretary, Mr Eric Chua and MFA’s Ambassador-at-Large, Mr Tommy Koh and has sung for numerous music and movement community workshops for senior citizens from Lions Befrienders, Tembusu Senior Activity Centre and Tsao Foundation, always delighting everyone with her pure and angelic voice.

Claire was also selected to be one of the artists for Arts & Disability Forum 2022 - Phase 2: Inclusive Artist Residency Project.

Dr. Azariah is one of ART:DIS Board of Directors with hard-of hearing and is an accomplished professional pianist who has performed extensively in Singapore and internationally.

Token of Appreciation by Bizlink

Image of MVPA 2023 Token of Appreciation

Bizlink Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the disadvantaged individuals, in particular persons with disabilities, through training and employment in Singapore. Bizlink is a registered charity with the office of the Commissioner of Charities and is conferred the status of the Institution of Public Character (IPC). Bizlink has been serving the disability community since 1986. Today, individuals, regardless of their disabilities and disadvantaged background, are enabled through work within an inclusive community.

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MSF Volunteer and Partner Awards 2023