NUS honours 22 outstanding alumni for their service to alma mater and contributions to society
November 27, 2025
Twenty-two outstanding alumni were honoured at the NUS Alumni Awards 2025 on 25 November 2025. First held in 2005, the biennial Awards recognise alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and impactful contributions to their alma mater, society and the world.
In his opening address at the Awards dinner, NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye said, “This year’s Awards are particularly meaningful as they fall within NUS120, our year-long celebration of the University’s milestone anniversary. There is no better testament to the enduring legacy of NUS than its alumni, making this a fitting occasion to honour those who have embodied and advanced what it means to be a graduate of our institution.”
Eminent Alumni Award 2025 Recipient – Ms Ho Ching
The Eminent Alumni Award was conferred on Ms Ho Ching, Chairman of Temasek Trust, in recognition of her exemplary leadership and lasting impact on Singapore.
After graduating from NUS in 1976 with an engineering degree, Ms Ho began her career at the Ministry of Defence. She went on to serve as Director of the Defence Materiel Organisation and Deputy Director of the Defence Science Organisation.
In 1987, she joined Singapore Technologies (ST), where she played a pivotal role in advancing its engineering and technology capabilities, and led the formation of one of the largest engineering and development companies in the region. Her appointment as CEO of ST Group in 1997 distinguished her as one of the few women leading a major industrial group at the time.
Ms Ho joined Temasek Holdings as Director in 2002, later becoming Executive Director and CEO in the same year. She positioned Temasek as an active long-term investor, guiding its expansion into growth markets and emerging sectors, navigating multiple economic cycles, and expanding its network of international offices. Under her leadership, Temasek also nurtured local companies, with many evolving into strong regional or global players. When she stepped down in 2021, Temasek’s portfolio had grown from S$90 billion to over S$380 billion.
Since 2022, she has chaired Temasek Trust, the philanthropic arm of Temasek Holdings. In this role, she provides strategic oversight and guidance to the management team, shaping its vision and mandate and overseeing the stewardship of its philanthropic assets.
A strong champion for social causes, Ms Ho is a longtime supporter of the Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) and patron of the Autism Association (Singapore). As the founding Chairman of Trailblazer Foundation, she has backed its initiatives in education, health, sports, music and community development for the uniquely talented. She has also supported organisations focused on dignity in healthcare, such as the Assisi Hospice.
Over the years, Ms Ho has received numerous awards, including the Public Administration Medal (Silver), the Public Service Star, and the Institution of Engineers Lifetime Engineering Achievement Award.
Delivering the citation for Ms Ho’s conferment, Prof Tan commended her as “a leader who is building, shaping institutions, investment platforms, and social impact systems in Singapore and beyond.”
“I thank NUS for the signal honour of this award. It is a reminder of the privilege of a university education, and the responsibility it carries – to help open more pathways for others to strengthen society and build better for generations to come,” said Ms Ho Ching.
Past award recipients include Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Mr Goh Chok Tong, Professor S Jayakumar, Dr Noeleen Heyzer, Ambassador Chan Heng Chee and Madam Halimah Yacob.
Lifetime Service Award Recipients
Three NUS alumni received the new Lifetime Service Award for their contributions to the success and growth of NUS alumni networks, interest groups and/or volunteer programmes, including internship and mentorship programmes, through a decade or more of service.
These recipients were:
- Mr Andrew Lim Ming-Hui, Partner, Allen & Gledhill LLP, and former Member, NUS Board of Trustees
- Mr Johnny Tan Khoon Hui, past Co-Chairperson, NUS Alumni Advisory Board, and former Co-Opted Member, NUS Board of Trustees
- Mr Yeo Keng Joon, Chairman and Director, Bharat Luxindo Agrifeeds Private Limited, India
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Nine NUS alumni received the Distinguished Alumni Award for demonstrating excellence and leadership in their chosen field or industry, including significant accomplishments, innovations, or contributions that have made a positive impact on the sector, community, and country.
These recipients were:
- Dr James Geng Jing, CEO and Director of the Board, Greenland Holdings Group
- Professor Lim Chwee Teck, NUSS Chair Professor, College of Design and Engineering, and Director, Institute for Health Innovation and Technology, NUS (2025 President’s Science Award)
- Mr Lim Huan Chiang, Group CEO and Executive Director, A-Smart Holdings Group
- Er. Lim Peng Hong, Managing Director, PH Consulting Pte Ltd
- Dr Sharon Nai, Principal Scientist, A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech) and Director, Additive Innovation Centre
- Mr Ng Wai King, Chairman and Senior Partner, WongPartnership LLP, and Member, NUS Board of Trustees
- Professor Benjamin Ong Kian Chung, Professor, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS (The Public Service Star (COVID-19), National Awards (COVID-19)]
- Justice Judith Prakash, Senior Judge, Supreme Court of Singapore, and Member, NUS Board of Trustees
- Mr Bahren Shaari, Member, Council of Presidential Advisers; Founder, Maha2 Advisory Services; and Member, NUS Board of Trustees
Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipients
Nine NUS alumni below the age of 40 received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award for distinguishing themselves in their chosen fields. They may also have rendered excellent volunteer service to NUS and/or the community while exemplifying the best attributes of youth in today's world.
These recipients were:
- Mr Zamiq Azmeer bin Borhanudin, Commercial Counsel APAC, Energy Exemplar
- Ms Chang Qingyang, Co-Founder and CEO, ConcreteAI
- Ar. Chio Wen Tian, Principal Architect, CHIO Architects and Founding Partner, mono.poly
- Ms Chung Wing Lam, Senior Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Watson’s Personal Care Stores Pte Ltd
- Mr Alvin Lim, CEO and Co-Founder, Climate Bridge International
- Mr Harry Pham Van Anh, Founder and President, ECO Vietnam Group
- Mr Janson Seah, Co-Founder and CEO, StaffAny
- Dr Sui Xiaonan, Professor, Northeast Agricultural University
- Dr Jackie Tan, Venture Builder, Circles
Read more about the 2025 NUS Alumni Awards recipients here and here.
This story first appeared in NUSnews on 26 November 2025.