Congratulations to Chia Howie and Nature Soh En Qi, graduates of Singapore Polytechnic’s Diploma in Media, Arts & Design, on receiving the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award. They were among 10 Singapore Polytechnic (SP) students and alumni honoured at the award ceremony on 26 October 2026.
The NYAA Gold Award is one of Singapore’s premier youth development awards. It recognises young people who commit to personal growth, show resilience, contribute to their communities and take on leadership responsibilities.
SP’s Student Development team supports students throughout their NYAA Gold Award journey by offering guidance and opportunities across four programme components: Service Learning, Outdoor Appreciation, Healthy Living and the Community Leadership Initiative.
How Howie and Nature earned the NYAA Gold Award
Howie and Nature earned the Gold Award by fulfilling the requirements across all four components. The Gold programme runs for 18 months, or 12 months for participants who have already earned the Silver Award.
| Programme component | Gold Award requirement |
| Service Learning | 60 hours of activities that contribute to the community |
| Outdoor Appreciation | 36 hours of activities that build an appreciation of the outdoors |
| Healthy Living | 48 hours of activities that support a healthy lifestyle |
| Community Leadership Initiative | A community project of the participant’s choice that demonstrates leadership. This component is unique to the Gold level, and its duration depends on the project. |
Well done, Howie and Nature! The Media, Arts & Design School (MAD) is proud to celebrate your achievement and the dedication it took to earn it.
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