Nabill Shukry, founder of Cheekies Enterprise Pte Ltd and Cheeky Media, demonstrates strong entrepreneurial resilience and innovation through his journey of transforming a home-based food business operating from a rental flat into a commercial enterprise serving customers across Singapore.

Recognising the demand for affordable, convenient and healthier meal options, he built Cheekies into a brand offering high-protein frozen foods. He subsequently established Cheeky Media, a digital commerce agency helping SMEs and Muslim-owned businesses expand their reach through social commerce platforms such as TikTok Shop.

Through his ventures, Nabill has created employment opportunities for full-time staff, content creators and freelancers, while empowering small businesses to grow. His journey reflects perseverance, entrepreneurial adaptability and a commitment to creating meaningful economic and community impact.

Dennis Ooi, President of the Singapore Cybersports and Online Gaming Association (SCOGA) and founder of the Esports Academy, demonstrates strong entrepreneurial leadership through his efforts to grow Singapore’s esports ecosystem and create opportunities for youth development.

He has secured over S$1 million in funding to support large-scale initiatives such as Campus Legends and Campus Game Fest, which have engaged thousands of participants and fostered a vibrant esports community.

Through strategic partnerships, fundraising, and programme development, Dennis has contributed to job creation, talent development, and community engagement, while leveraging esports as a platform for education, leadership, and positive social impact.