Organised by the Singapore Association of Social Workers and supported by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the annual Outstanding Social Worker Award (OSWA) is presented by the President of the Republic of Singapore and recognises outstanding contributions by social workers.
OUTSTANDING SOCIAL WORKER AWARD (OSWA)
The OSWA is the highest award to social workers conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore. It aims to recognise the outstanding contributions made by dedicated social workers in Singapore. The award acknowledges their passion and professional contributions to the improvement of the social service and healthcare sectors.
PROMISING SOCIAL WORKER AWARD (PSWA)
The PSWA (Promising Social Worker Award) was introduced in 2008. It accords recognition to social workers who are newer in the field but have nonetheless made a difference in the lives of their clients as well as the community.
Download the OSWA 2021 Citation Booklet.
Click here to view the OSWA and PSWA 2021 winners’ videos.
| Year | Outstanding Social Worker Award Winners | Promising Social Worker Award Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ms Bridget Monica Das Ms Lim Boon Chee | Ms Lyon Koh Lin Lu Ms Lin Siping |
| 2019 | Mr Lee Seng Meng Ms Tan Ching Yee | Mr Lim Shen Yong |
| 2018 | Ms Chew Mei Mei Melissa | Mr Benjamin Yeo Ms Tay Yu Ping Ms Zoe Tee |
| 2017 | Dr Vincent Ng Chee Keong Ms Zahara Mahmood | Ms Kristine Lam Hui Ching |
| 2016 | Ms Nancy Ng Ms Chee Wai Yee | Ms Lee Kaiyi Ms Lin Jingyi |
| 2015 | Ms Lee Yean Wun | Mr Isaac Teo Ms Lee Hwee Yoke Kitty Ms Koh Shi En Grace |
| 2014 | Ms Cheung Siew Li Ms Julia Lee | Ms Wong Li Jin, Michelle Ms Lee Sin Yan |
| 2013 | Ms Yogeswari d/o Munisamy | Ms Ng Shi Quan, Lynnette Ms Wu Ka Ma, Carmen |
| 2012 | Ms Esther Lim Li Ping Ms Wu Mei Ling | Ms Jean Koh Yan Fang Mr Ivan Woo Mun Hong |
| 2011 | Ms Ng Tzer Wee | Mr Mohamed Fareez Mohamed Fahmy |
| 2010 | Mrs Sylvia Mun Ms Han Yah Yee | Mr Chua Chye Huat Alvin |
| 2009 | Mr Mohd Ali Bin Mahmood Mrs Seah Kheng Yeow | Mr Chua Wei Bin |
| 2008 | Ms Long Chey May Mr Chan Whee Peng | Mr Lim Chong Chee, Bryan |
| 2007 | Mrs Yee-Chow Choy Yin Ms Crystal Lim Ah Yan | – |
| 2004 | Mrs Wong Cher Meng Ms Ho Lai Peng Mr Shawn Koh Chu Bian (Merit Award) Ms Joyce Tan Swee Yee (Merit Award) | – |
| 2003 | Ms Ngo Lee Yian Mrs Lee Lay Beng | – |
| 2002 | Ms Maureen Fung Swee Kim Ms Koh Hwee Cheng, Esther | – |
| 2001 | Mr Samuel Ng Beng Teck Ms Pang Kee Tai | – |
| 2000 | Ms Goh Soon Noi Mr Arthur Ling (Merit Award) Mrs Deby Sarojiuy Krishnan (Merit Award) | – |
| 1999 | Ms Ang Bee Lian Dr Myrna Blake | – |
| 1998 | Ms Sudha Nair Mrs Winnie Phoon | – |