PVPA 2025 entries are now closed.
Please view the 2025 winners’ list here.
About the PVPA
In 2019, NVPC undertook a review of the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards to see how they could better achieve their objectives, to strengthen the nomination process, and to improve the post-awards engagement of our winners.
In 2020, NVPC organised the PVPA 2020 Special Edition – The Finest Hour in the City of Good, to honour individuals, leaders, and organisations that have contributed back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
From 2021 onwards, PVPA conferred awards in 10 categories aligned to the three broad pillars of People of Good, Organisations of Good, and Leaders of Good. In addition, a pinnacle award, The City of Good Award, was introduced to recognise impactful cross-sector partnerships, symbolising how a City of Good can only be built through the collective efforts of individuals, organisations, and leaders in society.
In 2025, PVPA introduces a new pillar – the Communities of Good, to strengthen recognition of formal and informal groups, with the previous Non-Profit Award split into Small & Medium and Large Charities, and a Groundup award introduced.
This brings the total number of awards to be conferred this year to 12, to recognise and celebrate individuals, organisations, leaders, communities, and cross-sector partnerships that have achieved excellence in giving.
Why Apply For PVPA
Honour and recognition
Motivate your team
If you represent an organisation, winning PVPA can be a powerful motivation for your employees, volunteers, and corporate giving department to continue their stellar work.
Publicity and awareness for your cause
Join a community of winners
Learning opportunities
Apply in Three Easy Steps
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Select the category that best fits the applicant.
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Prepare your submission by gathering relevant information and supporting documents.
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Submit the entry by completing the form with endorsement from your nominator/referee.
Key Dates
to note
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Entry Period: 12 March – 9 June 2025
Submit your entries during this period. -
Meet-The-Applicant Session: 7 – 18 July 2025
Shortlisted nominees/applicants will be invited to an informal conversation with a judging panel to share their giving journeys and impact. -
Video production & filming: 1 – 31 August 2025
Winners will be required to participate in filming sessions to capture their stories, contributions, and impact.
Award Categories & Definitions
City Of Good
Cross-sector partnerships that have achieved significant and sustainable impact, resulting in lasting contributions to society.
People of Good
Everyday individuals who are exceptional givers and have contributed their time, talent, treasure, ties, and testimony to create a positive impact in society.
Award Categories
- Student (19 years old and below)
- Open (20 – 64 years old)
- Senior (65 years old and above)
Leaders of Good
Exceptional changemakers who have led, mobilised, and inspired others to devote their time, talent, treasure, ties, and testimony to multiply their impact in society.
Award Categories
- Youth (35 years old and below)
- Open (36 years old and above)
Organisations of Good
Organisations that are active contributors in the community and creating impact in alignment with the Corporate Purpose Framework.
Award Categories
- Small and Medium Enterprise
- Social Enterprise
- Large Enterprise
- Public Institution