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The annual President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA), conferred by the President of Singapore, celebrates individuals, leaders, organisations, and communities who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to giving.
The Leaders of Good category recognises outstanding changemakers who have led, mobilised, and inspired others to dedicate their time, talent, treasure, ties and testimony (5Ts) to spread their positive impact in society.
Driven by his lived experience with cerebral palsy, Alister Ong is committed to building a more inclusive society. He has worked with persons with disabilities, youths, migrant workers, and various communities to bring hope to the hopeless, voice to the voiceless, and breaking barriers, declaring that nothing is impossible.
Alister is a passionate grassroots leader driving citizen-led change through collaboration and innovation. With hands-on work across key initiatives, Alister forges connections and fosters hope. Looking ahead, he aims to harness collective action for lasting impact – living not just to receive, but to give.
With more than 30 years of volunteer experience, Anita Fam is deeply committed to strengthening Singapore’s social service sector. As President of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), she champions inclusive values, transparency, and representation, ensuring diverse voices are heard across all levels.
She seeded The Invictus Fund in 2020, which raised over $10M to support 90 Social Service Agencies (SSAs), and led key initiatives such as the Community Capability Trust and Enabling Masterplan 3. She also plays a key role in chairing and implementing the 4ST (Social Service Sector Strategic Roadmap) (2017-2021 , 2022-2026) and reviewing the NCSS Act. Her influence extends to leadership development, actively mentoring young leaders through platforms such as SunRayz and 40-under-40, to build the next generation of sector changemakers.
A 2014 pencil drive for a Thai orphanage sparked Madam Sarimah Amat’s journey of service, which led her to found Project Pencil SC, a ground-up initiative providing stationery and learning materials to children in orphanages overseas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Madam Sarimah extended support to families by partnering with Ghifari Initiative and Willing Hearts to deliver 300 meals daily.
A foster parent for 13 years, she runs the Champs programme, supporting 50 kids with free tuition and mentoring. Her monthly sustainability projects aid 200 families through food rescue, groceries, and preloved distributions. Looking ahead, she is shaping youth-led efforts, from a book cafe with the Singapore Government Partnerships Office to a new community garden for the elderly and retirees, showing how one act of kindness can grow into lasting community change.
Congratulations to our Leaders of Good winners for your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to inspiring others. Here’s to more stories from those who shape Singapore’s giving landscape and mentor the next generation of givers.
Explore the equally compelling stories of our other PVPA 2025 award recipients — the People of Good, Organisations of Good, Communities of Good, and City of Good Award winners.