Student awards

Winners of the SUTD Student Achievement Awards 2026

The annual SUTD Student Achievement Awards recognise students who have done outstandingly well in their Fifth Row activities and academic endeavours. These students have brought honour to the University and impacted the SUTD community positively.

2026 winners’ list

Jyoti and Aditya Mathur Student Achievement Awards

Laurel Award

• Chia Zong Xuan, Darrell
  • Darrell did SUTD proud through his dedication to the sport and strong performances at the Singapore Athletics All Comers Meet 4 (2025), the 55th Singapore Athletics Inter-Club Championships 2025, and the Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Games 2026 – Track and Field (Men’s 5,000 metres).
• Ernest Ching Yew Ee
  • Ernest did SUTD proud by achieving a Gold Medal in the Men’s 50 metres Backstroke event at the Singapore University Games Swimming Competition 2025.
• Hahvinaash Vijaykumarr
  • Hahvinaash did SUTD proud by achieving a Gold Award in the National Youth Achievement Award.
• Naresh Kumar Thanigaivel
  • Naresh brought honour to SUTD through his outstanding contributions at international conferences.
• Ong Jung Yi
  • Jung Yi did SUTD proud by achieving first place in both the Men’s 50 metres and 100 metres Butterfly events at the Singapore University Games 2025.
• Rachel Lim Rui En
  • Rachel brought honour to SUTD by receiving the Singapore Computer Society Future Leaders in Tech Award.
• Rachel Tan
  • Rachel brought honour to SUTD through her achievements at the NTU Taekwondo Open Championship 2025, the CAS National Cheerleading Championship 2025, and the Singapore Valley Awards 2026.
• Thirunavukkarasu Harshini
  • Harshini did SUTD proud by achieving a Gold Award in the National Youth Achievement Award.
• Yogesh Vivek Shelgaonkar
  • As a member of the Men’s Chess Team, Yogesh contributed to winning three Bronze Medals in the Standard, Rapid, and Blitz events at the 21st ASEAN University Games.
• SUTD Competitive Robotics Team (SOAR)
  • The team brought glory to the University by achieving joint third place at the VEX Asia Open Signature Event VEX U 2025

Student Leader Excellence Award

• Goh Qian Zhe
  • Qian Zhe demonstrated excellent and sustained leadership through his mentorship across multiple EV Club projects.
• Aniag Daena Mitchelle Ocampo
  • Daena demonstrated excellent leadership skills and contributed meaningfully to the SUTD community as Vice-President (Crew) of the Bands Club and as a House Guardian.
• Hadi Priyatna Arief
  • Hadi demonstrated exceptional leadership as Vice President (Communications) of the 13th Student Government.
• Heng Xuan Wei, Ryan
  • Ryan demonstrated strong leadership and contributed meaningfully through his roles as Mythos House Captain, Head of Communications for FRESHCO 2025, and House Guardian EXCO.
• Lee Yan Han
  • Yan Han demonstrated outstanding leadership as Programme Director of Deep Dive Singapore 2025, advancing SUTD’s deep tech ecosystem and creating meaningful opportunities for the community.
• Leng Chi Yeong, Andrew
  • Andrew demonstrated strong leadership and contributed meaningfully as Freshmore Representative of the 9th Student Association Council and President of the SUTD Ambassadors’ Club.
• Li Luyuan
  • Luyuan demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the SUTD community as President of the 13th Student Government.
• Liang Kuan Hon
  • Kuan Hon demonstrated strong leadership and contributed meaningfully as President of the Swimming Club.
• Loh Shao Cong
  • Shao Cong demonstrated strong leadership and commitment as Student Relations Secretary of the 13th Student Government and Project Director of the Learning Celebration Carnival 2025.
• Looi Jia Chek
  • Jia Chek demonstrated strong leadership and made meaningful contributions as Project Lead for Project P50 of the EV Club.
• Marcus Quek
  • Marcus demonstrated strong leadership across multiple student initiatives, including President of the Space Bar Interest Group, Vice President of the IMBS Committee 2025, and Head of Training of the SOAR Competitive Robotics Team.
• Muthu Ramaswamy
  • As the ISTD Senior Pillar Representative, Muthu demonstrated strong leadership and made meaningful contributions to the SUTD community.
• Ng Wei Sing Alvin
  • Alvin demonstrated strong leadership and contributed meaningfully as Project Director of the Freshmen Orientation Committee 2025 and Vice President of the Athletics Club.
• Rei Ong
  • Rei demonstrated excellent leadership and contributed meaningfully to the SUTD community as Programmes Director of the Freshmen Orientation Committee 2025, Service Director of the Rotaract Club, and Language Director of the Korean Learning Experience Club.
• Reina Tay Si Ru
  • Reina demonstrated exceptional leadership and made impactful contributions as Vice President (Operations) of the 13th Student Government.
• Sharmaine Koh Xin Yi
  • Sharmaine demonstrated exceptional leadership as Student Relations Senior Director of the 13th Student Government.
• Valerie Chua Yu Jia
  • Valerie demonstrated excellent leadership and contributed meaningfully to the SUTD community as Events and Welfare Secretary of the 13th Student Government.
• Wee Rui En, Raeanne
  • Raeanne demonstrated strong leadership across major student initiatives, including SOAR, =DREAMS, and Roboclash 2025.
• Yeo Zhi Herng, Clarence
  • Clarence demonstrated excellent leadership and contributed meaningfully as President of the EV Club.

Student Service Excellence Award

• Alena Lim Si Ting
  • Alena contributed significantly to campus vibrancy through her role as Media and Marketing Director of the 13th Student Government.
• Caitlyn Setiadi
  • Caitlyn contributed significantly to campus vibrancy through her roles in the Freshmen Orientation Committee 2025, the Indonesian Culture Club, and the SUTD Campus Experience 2026 – Student Organisations Showcase.
• Chia Yan Zhen Jamie
  • Jamie contributed significantly to campus vibrancy through her involvement in the Freshmen Orientation Committee 2025, House Guardian EXCO, and the Galios Group.
• Hahvinaash Vijaykumarr
  • Hahvinaash demonstrated exceptional mentorship and steadfast commitment to the successful execution of STEAMunity.
• Imelda Lee Jing En
  • Imelda contributed significantly to campus vibrancy through her roles as Finance Director of the Freshmen Orientation Committee 2025 and President of the Chinese Culture Club.
• Lim Jee Myang Daniel
  • Daniel contributed significantly to the arts scene at SUTD as Arts Cluster Representative of the 9th Student Association Council.
• Teh Nian Hong, Justin
  • Justin contributed significantly to campus vibrancy through his involvement across multiple student initiatives, including FRESHCO 2025, the Bands Club, the Chess Club, and Arts Fiesta.
• Wong Guo Yao
  • Guo Yao contributed significantly to campus vibrancy through his roles as Welfare Director of the Freshmen Orientation Committee 2025 and Secretary of the Mechanical Designer Club.
• Wong Hui Xian, Vanessa
  • Vanessa enhanced campus vibrancy through her roles as Creative Media Director of the Freshmen Orientation Committee 2025, International Service Director of the Rotaract Club, and Secretary of the CAT Club, while also contributing to the SUTD Campus Experience 2026 Student Organisations Showcase.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

• pitchMe
  • The team demonstrated risk-taking and creativity by developing an AI-powered public speaking platform that enhances presentation and communication skills while supporting underprivileged youths through community partnerships

Innovation Spirit Award

• Ng Junhao Marcus
  • Marcus demonstrated innovation through the creation of Klavis, an AI-powered platform that enables businesses to better understand and navigate the Vietnam market.
• DripSeek
  • The team demonstrated innovation by developing an AI-powered tool that identifies outfits in streaming content and enables instant shopping with virtual try-on.
• EV Club
  • The team demonstrated a strong spirit of innovation through hands-on EV projects that promote experimentation and real-world problem-solving.

Resilient Spirit Award

• Dishanta Mohanty
  • Dishanta demonstrated exceptional perseverance and resilience at the Singapore University Games 2025 Tennis competition, consistently securing victories through determination.
• Tchoukball Club
  • The team demonstrated exceptional resilience and tenacity at the Singapore University Games 2025 Tchoukball competition, securing key victories against strong opponents.

Sustainability Spirit Award

• LeafMeBe
  • The team demonstrated innovation in sustainability through the development of a smart self-watering system that optimises plant care and promotes responsible practices.

Outstanding Student Committee Award

• Freshmen Orientation Committee 2025
  • The committee contributed significantly through the successful execution of a three-day orientation programme welcoming the Freshmores.
• Freshmore Executive Committee (FRESHCO) 2025
  • The committee demonstrated strong teamwork in fostering an engaging and vibrant experience for the Freshmores.
• House Committee 2025
  • The committee played a foundational role in establishing the Residential College and strengthening campus community through House activities.
• Innovation Maker/Breaker Space Committee 2025
  • The committee played a key role in establishing the Innovation Maker/Breaker Space and fostering a collaborative environment for learning and innovation.

Outstanding Student Organisation Award

• Bands Club
  • The club contributed significantly to campus vibrancy through its strong support of student organisations and university initiatives.
• Digital, Development and Design Club (3DC)
  • The club contributed significantly to student engagement and development through meaningful initiatives on campus and beyond.
• EV Club
  • The club contributed significantly to campus vibrancy by organising activities for the SUTD community and engaging in outreach with the external community.
• SEVEN (SUTD Entrepreneurship Venture Enterprise Network)
  • The organisation contributed significantly to campus vibrancy by promoting student engagement within the entrepreneurial space.
• SUTD Organisation of Autonomous Robotics (SOAR)
  • The organisation contributed significantly to campus vibrancy and student engagement through the organisation of numerous activities for the SUTD community and beyond.
•  Swimming Club
  • The club contributed significantly to campus vibrancy and student engagement by organising the Singapore University Games 2025 Aquathlon and promoting swimming and lifesaving within the SUTD community.

Academic Awards 

Keppel Awards of Excellence

The Keppel Awards of Excellence were presented to the top two Freshmore students and top two Juniors from each Pillar.

MIT Club of Singapore Excellence Award

The MIT Club of Singapore Excellence Award is for full-time third year students of the University pursuing any degree programme. The recipient for this award is Lim Jee Myang Daniel.