Awards and Donors
Convocation awards at SUSS are made possible by the generosity of donors. We are deeply appreciative of the continued support of the donors below, whose awards are presented at Convocation 2025. Click here to read more about their stories and motivations behind giving to SUSS.
Awards are given to graduates whose achievements, both academic and non-academic, are held up as shining examples for other students to aspire towards. Award winners exemplify the best of what our university has to offer throughout their programmes of study.
The Adaikkammai Palaniappan Abiraame Jewellers Tamil Language Achievement Award is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses from the Bachelor of Arts in Tamil Language and Literature:
- Introduction to Tamil Language (TLL101)
- Tamil Phonology (TLL109)
- Tamil Morphophonemics (TLL110)
- Tamil Morphology (TLL207)
- Tamil Syntax (TLL208)
- Theoretical Linguistics (TLL303)
- Applied Linguistics (TLL304)
- Tamil Prosody (TLL305)
- Tamil Poetics (TLL306)
The Adaikkammai Palaniappan Abiraame Jewellers Tamil Literature Achievement Award is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses from the Bachelor of Arts in Tamil Language and Literature:
- Introduction to Tamil Literature (TLL102)
- History of Tamil Literature (TLL103)
- Modern Tamil Poetry (TLL105)
- Modern Tamil Prose (TLL106)
- Folk Arts (TLL107)
- Folk Literature (TLL108)
- Epic Literature (TLL201)
- Didactical Literature (TLL202)
- History of Tamils (TLL203)
- Indian Contacts with Southeast Asia (TLL204)
- Devotional Literature (TLL205)
- Minor Literature (TLL206)
- Sangam Classical Poetry of Love (Agham) (TLL307)
- Sangam Classical Poetry of Heroism and others (Puram) (TLL308)
This award is made possible by the Association for Early Childhood Educators (Singapore) – AECES. AECES is a professional body committed to working with educators, other professionals and stakeholders to buildpartnerships, initiate dialogue, and advocate and support the development of children and their families for the purpose of creating an inclusive society.
This award is made possible by the Association for Early Childhood Educators (Singapore) – AECES. AECES is a professional body committed to working with educators, other professionals and stakeholders to buildpartnerships, initiate dialogue, and advocate and support the development of children and their families for the purpose of creating an inclusive society.
The AiSP Book Prize in Information Security Offence Defence and Incident Management is awarded to the top graduating student in Information Security Offence Defence and Incident Management (ICT348).
About the Donor
This award is made possible by the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP). AiSP believes in developing, supporting and enhancing industry technical competence and management expertise to promote the integrity, status and interests of Information Security Professionals in Singapore.
The AiSP Book Prize in Network Security is awarded to the top graduating student in Network Security (ICT318).
About the Donor
This award is made possible by the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP). AiSP believes in developing, supporting as well as enhancing industry technical competence and management expertise to promote the integrity, status and interests of Information Security Professionals in Singapore.
The Alice Lim Memorial Fund Award is presented to the top 3 graduating students from the Master of Gerontology programme.
The Amazon Web Services Book Prize in AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is presented to the top graduating student in the following course:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (ICT263)
About the Donor
This award is made possible by Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally.
The Amazon Web Services Book Prize in Cloud Computing: Business Case and Technical Models is presented to top graduating student from the following course:
- Cloud Computing: Business Case and Technical Models (ICT335)
About the Donor
This award is made possible by Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally.
- Sustainability, Ethics and Law (BUS308)
The Anthony Yeo Memorial Award is presented to the top 3 graduating students from the Bachelor of Counselling programme.
The BDO Award in Taxation is presented to the top graduating student across the following Taxation courses from the Bachelor of Accountancy programme:
- Introduction to Taxation (ACC214)
- Taxation of Companies and Partnerships (ACC307)
- International Taxation and Tax Planning (ACC309)
- Independent Translation and Interpreting Project (CTI388)
- Countering Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia (PSS301)
- Public Safety and Security in Singapore (PSS219)
- Cognitive Psychology: Exploring the Mind (PSY305)
The Cortina Watch Award is presented to the top 3 graduating students from the Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation.
About the Donor
This award is made possible by Cortina Watch Pte Ltd. Established in 1972 as a modest, single-store family business, Cortina Watch stands as one of the subsidiaries under Cortina Holdings Limited, contributing to the overall retail enterprise that boasts over 50 boutiques across the Asia Pacific region.The Cody Zhang Award is presented to the top 3 graduating students from the Master of Science in Management.
About the Donor
The award is made possible by Mr Cody Zhang.
The Dr Lillyn Teh – SUSS RAISE Excellence Award is presented to the student who most exemplifies the RAISE values.
About the Donor
This award is made possible by Dr Lillyn Teh. Dr Teh is an advocate for education as the cornerstone of shaping future pathways for individuals. Having benefited from her parents' support for her own educational journey, Dr Teh is committed to giving back by expanding access to quality education. With a firm belief that education drives social mobility and economic progress, she champions initiatives that promote meaningful learning, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation.
The EM Services Facilities Management Achievement Award is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses in the BSc Facilities Management programme:
- Building Services (FEM101) or Building Services (FMT101)
- Building Technology (FMT201)
- Procurement and Contract Management (FMT203)
- Fundamentals of Facilities Management (FMT205)
- Security Management for the Built Environment (FMT213) or Security Management for the Built Environment (FEM213)
- Operation and Maintenance of Building Services (FMT302)
- Property Law (FMT303)
- Property and Facilities Maintenance (FMT305) or Building Regulations and Compliance (FMT320)
- Strategic Asset, Property and Facilities Management (FMT306)
- Energy Management and Audit (FMT307)
- Building Diagnostics (FMT309)
- Green Building Assessment Standards (FMT311) or Sustainable Buildings (FMT315)
- Building Information Modelling for Facilities Management (FMT313)
- Fire Safety Management (FMT316)
- SMART and Emerging Technologies for FM (FMT317)
- Integrated Management Systems (FMT404) or FM Quality Management System (FMT410)
- Indoor Environmental Quality (FMT407)
- Renewable Energy Systems (FMT409)
- Construction Technology (BPM113)
- Materials Technology (BPM115)
- Contract Administration (BPM119)
- Procurement Management (BPM213)
- Venue and Space Management (FEM205)
The EM Services Township Management Achievement Award is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses in the BSc Facilities Management programme:
- Building Services (FEM101)
- Building Technology (FMT201)
- Procurement and Contract Management (FMT203)
- Fundamentals of Facilities Management (FMT205)
- Operation and Maintenance of Building Services (FMT302)
- Property Law (FMT303)
- Property and Facilities Management (FMT305) or Building Regulations and Compliance (FMT320)
- Strategic Asset, Property & Facilities Management (FMT306)
- Building Diagnostics (FMT309)
- Building Information Modelling for Facilities Management (FMT313)
- Sustainable Building (FMT315)
- SMART and Emerging Technologies for FM (FMT317)
- Township Management (FMT319)
- Integrated Management Systems (FMT404) or FM Quality Management System (FMT410)
- Master's Thesis (GER699)
The Institute of Materials (East Asia) Book Prize is presented to the top graduating student in the following course from the Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Engineering) programme:
Biomaterials (BME213)
The Ivy Chia Achievement Award in Financial Management is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses from the Bachelor of Science (Finance) programme:
- Decision Making for Financial Managers (FIN304)
- Financial Markets (FIN306)
- Mathematics and Programming for FinTech (FIN312)
- Financial Cryptography (FIN387)
The KPMG Award in Governance and Corruption is presented to the top graduating student in the Good Governance and Anti-Corruption (POL357) course from the Minor in Political Science.
The KPMG Award in Valuation, Governance & Risk is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses from the Bachelor of Accountancy programme:
- Business Valuation (ACC408)
- Advanced Consolidation and Corporate Reporting (ACC491)
- Ethics and Accounting Theory (ACC493)
- Corporate Governance and Risk Management (ACC495)
About the Donor
This award is made possible by KPMG LLP. KPMG Singapore is part of a global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services.
- Construction Law (BPM105)
- Construction Project Management (BPM203)
The Master of Psychology (Organisational Psychology) Top Student Award is presented to the top graduating student from the Master of Psychology (Organisational Psychology) programme.
About the Donor
This award was made possible by an anonymous donor.
The PKF-CAP LLP Award in Assurance and Attestation is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses from the Bachelor of Accountancy programme:
- Assurance and Attestation (ACC305)
- Advanced Assurance and Attestation (ACC306)
- Families and their Issues (SWK354)
- Poverty and Social Inequality (SWK382)
- Business Forecasting (ANL317)
The SISV Achievement Award in BPM Cost Measurement is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses from the Bachelor of Building & Project Management programme:
- Cost Management for Architectural Works (BPM207)
- Cost Management for C&S Works (BPM209)
- Cost Planning and Estimation (BPM307)
- Cost Management for M&E Works (BPM309)
The SISV Achievement Award in QSM Measurement is presented to the top graduating student across the following courses:
- Construction Measurement Civil & Structural Works (QSM201)
- Construction Measurement Architectural and M&E Works (QSM202)
- Construction Measurement Advanced Civil & Structural Works (QSM301)
- Construction Measurement Specialist Work (QSM302)
The Sri Vinayaka Exports Pte Ltd Book Prize is presented to the top graduating student in the following courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Tamil Language and Literature):
- Theory of Translation (TLL301)
- Practice of Translation (TLL302)
About the Donor
This award is made possible by Sri Vinayaka Exports Pte Ltd. Established in Singapore in 1994, Sri Vinayaka prides itself in sourcing for quality products and fostering long-lasting partnerships.
The ST Engineering Book Prize in Aerostructures - Properties and Performance is presented to the top graduating student in the following course from the Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Systems) programme:
- Aerostructures - Properties and Performance (EAS303)
The ST Engineering Book Prize in Avionics Systems Design is presented to the top graduating student in the following course from the Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Systems) programme:
- Avionics Systems Design (EAS307)
(1) created jobs for others
(2) identified a gap in the market and offered a service or product in Singapore or beyond
(3) experienced failure and persevered, and
(4) demonstrated high potential for achieving a positive impact on society. Graduating students and students who are within 3 years of graduation are eligible for the Award.
About the Donor
This award is made possible by Mr Steven Lim.
The Sunray Woodcraft Construction Book Prize in Construction IT & BIM is presented to the student in the Bachelor of Building and Project Management degree programme who has achieved the highest aggregate score in the following course:
- Construction IT & BIM (BPM107)
The Sunray Woodcraft Construction Book Prize in Project Scheduling and Control is presented to the student in the Bachelor of Building and Project Management degree programme who has achieved the highest aggregate score in the following course:
- Project Scheduling and Control (BPM305)
- Data Visualisation for Business (ANL201)
The Write Connection Achievement Award in English Literature is presented to the top graduating student in the English Literature courses from the Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature) programme.
About the Donor
This award is made possible by The Write Connection (TWC). Since 2012, TWC has employed a matchless methodology in teaching English that has earned great respect from both educators and customers.
- Bachelor of Communication with English Language
- Bachelor of Communication with English Language (Honours)
- Bachelor of Communication
The Yangzheng Foundation Award is presented to the top 3 graduating students from the Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Language and Literature) programme.