Singapore Press Club announces 2025 award winners at expanded, standalone event
10 more professionals also inducted into the Singapore Media Industry Hall of Fame
Singapore, 16 July 2025 – The new, expanded Singapore Press Club Awards saw 10 winners announced at the Club’s fourth Awards Night this evening. It is also the first year where the event was celebrated as a standalone occasion, separate from the annual Press Ball. Guest-of-Honour, Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, delivered a speech and presented trophies and prizes to the winners.
The awards, launched in conjunction with the Club’s 50th anniversary in 2022, recognise journalists and other media-related professionals who have excelled in their craft and whose work made an impact.With the support of returning sponsors - presenting sponsor Citi, Sustainability Journalism Award title sponsor City Developments Limited (CDL), Rising Stars Young PR Professional Award title sponsor Telum Media, and Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) as prize sponsor - the awards shine a spotlight on deserving media professionals by recognising contributions across three categories - Rising Stars, Sustainability Journalism and Hall of Fame.
There are also three new honours in the expanded list this year - the Finance Journalism Award, sponsored by CLA Global TS, the Health Journalism Award, sponsored by Abbott; and the Tech Journalism Award, sponsored by IBM.
Each winner received an award and a 2-night stay inclusive of breakfast for two worth $1,000 at their choice of hotel, owned by Millennium Hotels and Resorts.
The Singapore Press Club also inducted 10 more veterans into its Singapore Media Industry Hall of Fame, which recognises the outstanding and lasting contributions of media professionals. Inductees must be at least 65 years old and have worked in the media or media-related professions for at least 25 years. Since its launch in 2022, a total of 75 professionals have been inducted to the Hall of Fame, 27 posthumously.Bhagman Singh, the Club’s Vice President and Chairperson of the Awards Committee, said: “Right from our launch in 2022, we have been receiving a healthy number of quality nominations for the various award categories. This year was no different. The judges had to work hard to select the winners. The nominations reflect the industry’s high standards and the winners are truly deserving of the recognition.”, said: “We are proud to once again present our annual awards. We are happy to see winners from both the mainstream media and digital media, and across a range of media titles. We are also deeply grateful for the continued support from our presenting sponsor, Citi, and category sponsors, Abbott, CLA Global TS, CDL, IBM and Telum Media, as well as prize sponsor MHR.”
Adam Rahman, Head of Communications, Asia South Cluster, Citi, said: “Providing timely and accurate news has never been more important, especially when we are faced every day with an influx of information from a multitude of sources. Journalists and media organisations that seek to provide balanced, relevant and reliable information must be encouraged and recognised. Citi is pleased to support the Press Club which celebrates good journalism through the awards.”
The winners’ details are provided below.
Singapore Press Club Rising Stars - Young Journalist Award
Winners of the Young Journalist Award are recognised for their excellent storytelling and impactful journalism.
Two winners were presented with the award.
Charmaine Tan, Producer, Mediacorp
Charmaine Tan turned a pest problem into public action. Her sharp, two-part investigation into Singapore’s rat issue didn’t just expose a messy situation, it mobilised citizens and got agencies moving. What set her work apart was how it struck a perfect balance between public service and engaging storytelling. Her reports were clear, visually strong, and told with just the right amount of urgency. It is proof that impactful journalism doesn’t always start with a scandal. Sometimes, it starts with a scratching noise in the ceiling and a reporter who knows there’s more to the story.
Recent works:
Rat Problem Part 1 – CNA Insider
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv6C9Bl0IvQ
Rat Problem Part 2 – CNA Insider
Samantha Chiew, Associate Editor, The Edge Singapore
Samantha Chiew makes business stories sing. Whether she’s unpacking F1’s economic ripple effect or dissecting Singapore’s hospitality rebound, her writing draws you in with clarity, depth, and style. She doesn’t just report data, she connects the dots, making complex topics feel accessible without dumbing them down. Her voice is confident, grounded and insightful. Samantha shows that business journalism can be sharp and analytical, while still being engaging and relevant to everyday readers. Samantha is one of those rare writers who makes you smarter without making you feel like you’re reading a textbook.
Recent works:
How to Hitch a Ride on the F1 Investing Theme
https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/corporate-moves/how-hitch-ride-f1-investing-theme
Hospitality Industry Sees Recovery
Singapore Press Club Rising Stars - Young Digital Journalist Award
Winners of the Young Digital Journalist Awards are recognised for their excellence in storytelling on digital platforms that create an exemplary user experience.
Two winners were presented with the award.
Charlene Chua, Digital Graphics Journalist, The Straits Times, SPH Media
Charlene Chua blends data and design like no one else. Her digital features aren’t just informative, they are immersive. Whether she is visualising how TikTok affects body image or mapping 100 years of the Causeway, Charlene builds stories that feel alive on screen. She uses interactive graphics, scroll-based narratives and machine learning tools to create pieces that are smart, sleek and seriously hard to stop scrolling through. Charlene is part journalist, part coder, part designer and 100% a standout voice in digital storytelling. She’s setting the bar for what multimedia journalism should look like in Singapore.
Recent works:
How Food Diary Videos Impact Body Image
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2024/12/social-media-body-image/index.html?shell
Causeway at 100
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2024/06/causeway-100-years/index.html?shell
Amanda Goh, Real Estate Reporter, Business Insider
Amanda Goh brings a quiet kind of power to journalism. Her stories, whether about young couples renovating HDB flats or the last fish farmers in Singapore, are told with warmth, detail and respect. She doesn’t just cover people; she connects with them. Amanda’s writing, photos and interviews create a world readers can step into. Her work resonates with global audiences not because it shouts, but because it listens. In an age of fast content, Amanda slows things down just enough to remind us what storytelling is really about - people, place and purpose.
Recent works:
Inside a Millennial Couple’s Dream HDB Reno
Singapore’s Traditional Floating Fish Farms
Telum Media - Singapore Press Club Rising Stars Young PR Professional Award
This award recognises excellent young talent in the field of public relations who have displayed exemplary media relations skills and exhibited professionalism and partnership in their work.
Two winners were presented with the award.
Rohit Khattar, Senior Account Executive, The Hoffman Agency Singapore
Rohit has demonstrated a good breath of work, and strong ability to take the lead on major clients. He is also known for his storytelling, sharp media strategy, and dependable client partnerships. In under three years, Rohit has earned a strong reputation for delivering consistent, high-impact media results. What distinguishes Rohit is his calm, empathetic approach under pressure, skilfully managing client-media relations during high-stakes situations. His ability to balance expectations, ease tensions, and safeguard relationships, combined with clarity, hustle, and heart, makes him a trusted teammate and a standout professional in communications.
Recent works:Time to call in Rubrik amid “machines attacking machines"
Singapore to allow more people to have assistance dogs in public housing flats
Yanant Htet Aung, Senior Associate, Penta Group
Yanant Htet Aung has demonstrated impressive achievements for someone so early in her career - advancing from intern to her current role as Senior Associate in just two years. Her strategic thinking, exceptional media relations, and leadership have driven significant successes. Beyond client work, her business acumen is evident in her successful acquisition of new business contracts worth over SGD200,000. Yanant regularly contributes insightful bylines to CNA, further solidifying her industry presence. A mentor and team player, she revamped intern recruitment and fosters talent. Yanant’s impact, leadership, and rapid ascent make her a standout young PR professional.
Recent works:Temasek-backed food-tech centre to enhance taste, benefits of alternative proteins
Burmese-Singaporean immigrant identity struggle
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CLA Global TS – Singapore Press Club Finance Journalism Award
This award recognises a journalist who has demonstrated commitment and passion to deliver finance news, be it breaking news or insightful storytelling to readers, useful information on complex and ever-changing financial issues, and debunking misinformation through their work in the media.
Dylan Loh, Singapore Correspondent, Nikkei Asia
Dylan Loh from Nikkei Asia, stood out in a strong field of nominees for the Finance Journalism Award with his scoop, “Singapore family office of rich Chinese hit by $55m fraud scandal”, which created ripples across the global wealth management industry. This story and a subsequent follow-up were picked up or cited by competing media from around the world. Dylan is a versatile journalist who can break major stories and craft insightful analyses and feature pieces across a wide range of topics. His stories also appear in the Financial Times and Deal Street Asia, which are part of the Nikkei Group.
Recent works:
Singapore family office of rich Chinese hit by $55m fraud scandalhttps://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Singapore-family-office-of-rich-Chinese-hit-by-55m-fraud-scandal
Indonesia cocoa crunch stuns chocolate makers in Asiahttps://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Commodities/Indonesia-cocoa-crunch-stuns-chocolate-makers-in-Asia
Abbott - Singapore Press Club Health Journalism Award
This award recognises a journalist who has demonstrated commitment and passion to deliver health news, be it breaking news or insightful storytelling to help bring complex and ever-changing health issues and innovations to the public, debunking disinformation or providing useful information through their work in the media.
Stephanie Yeo, Senior Correspondent, The Straits Times, SPH Media
Stephanie Yeo’s stories met all the requirements of strong health journalism. It raised issues that have been under-reported - half of Singapore women in their reproductive years have poor sexual function; and how many women aren’t aware of problems caused by menopause. These are topics few Asian women would be comfortable discussing, and are seldom aired in public. It was well-researched, with both local and foreign data. There was good story-telling with real-life horror stories. And most importantly, they were impactful and had likely helped many women who had not realised their problems were not unique, and treatments were available.
Recent works:
Is Singapore ready for the menopause wave from a super ageing society? https://www.straitstimes.com/life/is-singapore-ready-for-the-menopause-wave-from-a-super-ageing-society
A to Z of 2024: More hope, less shame around menopause https://www.straitstimes.com/life/unsatisfied-half-of-singapore-women-in-their-reproductive-years-have-poor-sexual-function-study
CDL - Singapore Press Club Sustainability Journalism Award
This award recognises excellent sustainability journalism that has had a positive impact on public attitudes, behaviours and policies which further the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The recipient of this award has demonstrated commitment and passion to leave a better world for future generations.
Ang Qing, Correspondent, The Straits Times, SPH Media
Ang Qing’s body of work has been multidimensional, and her employment of different media formats to convey her stories has leveled up environmental reporting. In particular, her use of podcasts has engaged audiences via the theatre of the mind. Her passion for her beat is infectious, and her approach to covering issues of environmental impact offers a unique, rounded view of burning issues facing Singapore. Her pieces are well-researched and in-depth, be they larger issues about conservation or those related to smaller creatures such as songbirds in the young forest of Bukit Batok.
Recent works:
Saving the sounds of Singapore’s nature spaces in outdoor podcast series
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/saving-the-sounds-of-singapores-nature-spaces-in-outdoor-podcast-seriesSingapore lost nearly 40% of its biodiversity in past 200 years, not as much as was believed: Studyhttps://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/singapore-lost-nearly-40-of-its-biodiversity-in-past-200-years-not-as-much-as-was-believed-study
IBM - Singapore Press Club Tech Journalism Award
This award recognises a journalist who has demonstrated commitment and passion to deliver tech news, be it breaking news or insightful storytelling to help bring complex and ever-changing technological innovations to the public, debunking disinformation or providing useful information through their work in the media.
Irene Tham, Tech Editor, The Straits Times, SPH Media
Irene Tham explores the intersection of technology and society in her writing. In stories on banking security, she critically examines the limitations of digital safeguards like the "kill switch" and their real-world implications for scam victims. In another piece, she warns parents about the deepening challenge of screen addiction among children, especially with the rise of immersive tech. Irene has been writing on tech for the last two decades. Her work is marked by a blend of investigative insights and social commentary, highlighting how technological advances can both empower and endanger everyone, especially the most vulnerable sections of society.
Recent works:
What does a bank’s ‘kill switch’ kill? It became a point of contention after a victim lost money https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-does-the-kill-switch-kill-it-became-a-point-of-contention-after-a-victim-lost-money
Note to parents: Your child’s screen addiction is about to get worse https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/note-to-parents-your-child-s-screen-addiction-is-about-to-get-worse
