

PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AWARD 2021
The President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award (PCSEA) is a prestigious accolade conferred by the President’s Office to outstanding businesses and their partners within the social enterprise sector in Singapore. It aims to honour and recognise exceptional social enterprises for their contributions made to the local community.
INTRODUCING THE AWARD CATEGORIES OF PCSEA 2021

Presenting the finalists for PCSEA 2021
2021 WINNERS
OUTREACH PARTNERS



INTRODUCING THE AWARD CATEGORIES FOR PCSEA 2021!
The theme for this year’s Award is ‘Resilience’, as we celebrate the strength and fortitude of the Social Enterprise sector and their partners in bettering social and business outcomes amid extraordinary times.

Social Enterprise of the Year
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Judging Criteria
Awards will be presented to deserving winner(s) in each category The winner will receive:
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Judging Criteria
Awards will be presented to deserving winner(s) in each category The winner will receive:
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Judging Criteria
*Corporations and individuals applying to this Award will be evaluated separately.
Award recognition will be presented to deserving corporations and/or individuals. |
How To Apply
Should you be applying for the above 3 awards, please prepare the following documents.
For Social Enterprise Of the Year and Social Enterprise Start Up of the Year
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For Social Enterprise Champions |
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Once you have completed all the forms, please submit your application in the link below:
The President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award Applicants will be assessed, and the winners selected by an Award Committee comprising of distinguished members from the corporate, people and public sectors
The 2021 Award Committee was appointed by the Co-Chairs of the President’s Challenge Steering Committee.
Chairman | ||
Mr Tan Soo Nan | ||
Award Committee Members |
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Mr. Ang Kian Peng | Mr. George Huang | Mr. Robin Hu |
Mr. Cheang Wai Keat | Mr. Kevin Teo | Mr. Shabbir H. Hassanbhai |
Dr. Daiana Beitler | Mrs. Koh Soo Boon | Mr. Zulkifli Bin Baharudin |
Program Timeline
1 July 2021 | Call For Applications Opens |
31 July2021 14 August 2021 |
Submission Deadline Deadline Extension |
August 2021 | Shortlisting of Applications |
September 2021 | Interviews / Site Visits |
October 2021 | Final Evaluation |
2 December 2021 | President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Awards Ceremony and Announcement of Winners |

2021 Finalists
Award | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | |
SE of the Year | Winner |
A-changin Pte Ltd |
SATA CommHealth |
Project Dignity Pte Ltd |
Bettr Barista Pte Ltd |
Samsui Supplies & Services Pte Ltd |
Kowabunga! Global Pte Ltd |
Special Mention / Commendation | Credit Counselling Singapore Society | NTUC Foodfare Co-operative Ltd | NTUC FairPrice (SG50 SE Award) | Soon Huat Bak Kut Teh Pte Ltd | Click here to view all finalists for this category | Click here to view all finalists for this category | |
SE Start-Up of the Year | Winner | New Soon Huat Pte Ltd | Bettr Barista Pte Ltd | Society Staples Pte Ltd | Homage Pte Ltd Jaga-Me Pte Ltd |
Bantu Pte Ltd |
Insect Feed Technologies Ple Ltd |
Special Mention / Commendation | Xin Yuan Group |
Empact Pte Ltd |
Personalised Love Pte Ltd Make The Change Pte Ltd The Nail Social Pte Ltd |
NA |
Click here to view all finalists for this category |
Click here to view all finalists for this category |
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SE Champion of the Year | Winner | NA | NA | NA | NA | Corporate: DBS Bank Individual: Don Wong |
Corporate: Singtel Individual: NA |
Youth SE of the Year | Winner | Adrenalin Events and Education Pte Ltd | NA | Sustainable Living Lab | Popejai Pte Ltd |
Youth SE Award category has been sunsetted with effect from 2019 |
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Special Mention / Commendation | Givola Pte Ltd |
Circus in Motion LLP |
Proage Pte Ltd |
ADL Rehab Pte Ltd |
raiSE defines social enterprises (SEs) as business entities set up with clear social goals; and where there is clear management intent and resources allocated to fulfil their social objectives.
2. What is the difference between the 3 award categories?
The Social Enterprise of the Year Award is presented to the social enterprise that has been operating for 2 years and more and can demonstrate how it has met our criteria through its social impact and business operations.
The Social Enterprise Start-Up of the Year is presented to the social enterprise that has been operating for less than 2 years that demonstrate how it has met our criteria through its social impact and business operations.
The Social Enterprise Champion Award is presented to the corporation and/or individual who have made significant contributions to the sector by supporting social enterprises in Singapore, resulting in greater social impact.
3. What are the referral letters for Social Enterprises about? And what is the recommended number of referral letters?
The intent of referral letters is to give affirmation and validation of the good work that Social Enterprise are doing. The reference letter should be backed by a credible and objective organisation that have a working relation with your Social Enterprise.
For the supporting material, perhaps a letter or compilation of testimonials signed off by the SSAs or charity organisation that you worked with. A recommended number will be 2 to 4 letters.
4. What is the maximum number of referral letters allowed?
There is no maximum number of referral letters but from the application portal, you may find that you can only upload up to 4 supporting documents.
To submit more than 4, you may consolidate all referrals into 1 single document in PDF or word and upload on the supporting documents button.
5. What are the nominations for Social Enterprises Champions about? And what is the recommended number of nominations?
The intent of the nominations is to give affirmation and validation of the support that the Corporates and/or Individuals have provided to the social enterprise sector. The nomination form should be backed by a credible social enterprise who has worked with or benefited from the Corporate and/or Individual.
A minimum of 1 nomination form signed off by the social enterprise(s) is required.
6. Our company was incorporated in before July 2019, however business operations started after July 2019. Are we still able to qualify for the SE Start Up of the Year Category?
Only businesses that has been incorporated for less than 2 years will be able to qualify for the SE Start Up of the Year category.
7. As a Start Up with less than 2 years in operations, Annex A would require me to provide the figures for the completed financial year and the remaining months?
Yes, please complete the Annex A financials to the best reflection of your business operation time period. You may provide the remaining months to give a better picture of your financials as per example below, (e.g 1 year 9 months).
8. In the absence of audited financial statements, will Unaudited statements be sufficient?
• Your management accounts/Unaudited statements will be sufficient.
• Alternatively, you may provide the financials in ANNEX A, points a to c.
9. For the Start-up category, we have some trouble filling up questions like "succession planning" and "employee progression" as the only full-timers are the founders. Can we just add this disclaimer into the questions?
• The Award Committee is aware of the situation for SEs, especially Start-ups that have Founders as their only staff. You may state the disclaimer in the answer.
• You may wish to substantiate your answer stating delegation of responsibilities/tasks to manage the company’s accountability, plans and day to day operations.
10. How do I apply for PCSEA2021?
If you are a social enterprise applying for the Social Enterprise or Social Enterprise Start-Up of the Year Award, please visit our website at www.raise.sg/president-s-challenge-social-enterprise-award.html and click the ‘Apply!’ Button which will take you to the application portal. Please upload the completed application form and supporting documents and click ‘Submit’.
If you are a social enterprise who would like to nominate a corporation and/or individual who has supported you in your journey for the Social Enterprise Champion of the Year Award, please visit our website at www.raise.sg/president-s-challenge-social-enterprise-award.html and click the Apply! Button that will take you to the application portal. Please upload the nomination form (to be completed by the social enterprise) and the application form (to be completed by the corporation/individual) and click ‘Submit’.
All applicants will receive an email confirmation once all the required documents for their application have been received.
11. Are-for-profit social enterprises eligible for PCSEA?
Both for-profit and not-for-profit social enterprises are welcome to apply, as long as they meet the required eligibility criteria.
12. How will I know if my application has been received?
All applicants will receive an email confirmation once all the required documents for their application have been received. If you have submitted all your documents but have not received a confirmation email, you can write to the PCSEA Secretariat at PCSEA@raise.sg.
13. What is the application process?
Your application will be reviewed for completeness, eligibility and adherence to the application guidelines. Incomplete and/or ineligible applications will be rejected. Complete applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be reviewed by the Award Committee. Shortlisted applicants will be notified and site visits or interviews with the Award Committee will be scheduled. Winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony in December 2021.
14. If my social enterprise has taken part in PCSEA in previous years, can I take part again this year?
If your social enterprise has taken part in either PCSEA 2012, PCSEA 2013, PCSEA 2015 or PCSEA 2019 and/or won in those years, you will be eligible to take part in PCSEA 2021. If your social enterprise has taken part in 2019 but did not win any of the main prizes or commendations, you are also eligible to take part in PCSEA 2021.
However, if your organisation has won in 2019, you will not be eligible to take part in PCSEA 2021.
15. Whom should I contact if I have further questions?
If you have further questions pertaining to the application process you may email the PCSEA Secretariat at PCSEA@raise.sg.