- Public entries and nominations open from 9 March 2026 to 4 May 2026
- PVPA 2026 Award ceremony to be held on 7 October 2026, graced by the President of the Republic of Singapore
- Youth recognition to be strengthened with new People of Good (Youth) Category for ages 17–25
SINGAPORE, 9 March 2026 — The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) is calling for entries for the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) 2026. Now in its 14th edition, the PVPA is conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore and represents the highest national accolade for individuals, organisations, leaders, communities, and cross-sector partnerships that have achieved excellence in giving and contributed towards creating a more caring, inclusive and compassionate society in Singapore.
The 2026 edition will maintain the Award’s comprehensive framework and will honour contributions across the five pillars: People of Good, Leaders of Good, Organisations of Good, Communities of Good, and the City of Good Award.
To better recognise the diversity and growing impact of youth contributions, the 2026 PVPA will introduce a dedicated People of Good (Youth) category for individuals aged 17 to 25, while the People of Good (Student) category will recognise those aged 16 and below. By establishing clearer recognition pathways across life stages, PVPA aims to celebrate youth contributions more meaningfully and encourage sustained volunteerism and philanthropy among young people.
Key Details:
- Duration: Entries are welcome from the public from 9 March to 4 May 2026.
- Objectives: The PVPA is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals and groups that have achieved excellence in giving. Conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore and positioned as the highest honour for volunteerism and philanthropy across the People, Public and Private sectors, the PVPA aims to encourage and inspire others to bring about a higher level of volunteerism and philanthropy in Singapore.
- Categories: The PVPA will confer a total of 13 awards across five pillars. People of Good (POG), Leaders of Good (LOG), Organisations of Good (OOG), Communities of Good (CMOG), and the City of Good (CTOG) Award.
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| Cross-sector partnerships that have achieved significant and sustainable impact, resulting in lasting contributions to society. | |||
| PEOPLE OF GOOD AWARD | LEADERS OF GOOD AWARD | ORGANISATIONS OF GOOD AWARD | COMMUNITIES OF GOOD AWARD |
| Everyday individuals who are exceptional givers and have contributed their time, talent, treasure, ties and testimony to create a positive impact in society. | Exceptional changemakers who have led, mobilised and inspired others to devote their time, talent, treasure, ties and testimony to multiply their impact in society. | Organisations that are active contributors in the community and creating impact in alignment with the Corporate Purpose Framework. | Outstanding charities and groundups that have been exemplary in leveraging networks and community-driven solutions to enable giving and create positive social impact. |
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- Results: Award recipients will be formally announced at the ceremony on 7 October 2026.
- Call to Action: Members of the public are invited to submit entries or nominate outstanding individuals, leaders, organisations, and communities who exemplify exceptional dedication to creating a positive impact in the community through acts of giving.
- Please refer to pvpa.sg for more information.
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About National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)
NVPC is the national agency dedicated to growing a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy in Singapore. By engaging individuals, organisations, communities and leaders across the people, private and public sectors, we seek to create a more caring, inclusive, and compassionate society. Together, we envision Singapore as a City of Good, where everyone is able to give every day and everywhere (3Es), contributing their time, talent, treasure, ties and testimony (5Ts). Learn more at nvpc.org.sg.
About the Presidents’ Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards
The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) is the pinnacle award and platform to recognise individuals, organisations, leaders, communities and cross-sector partnerships that have achieved excellence in giving. These awards represent the highest honour for giving to the community and are conferred by the President of the Republic of Singapore. It is organised annually by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), with support from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).