President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards: Non-profits will get own category of recognition
Non-profit organisations will get their own category of recognition next year in the President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards. Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong announced this as 13 individuals and organisations received awards. He said the awardees show that everyone can give back in a diversity of ways. This year's awards saw 294 nominations - higher compared to the past two years. This led to three categories having two winners each. CNA spoke to a business that was recognised as an Organisation of Good. 80 per cent of staff at Foreword Coffee are differently abled or have mental health needs. Nadine Yeam and Clemens Choy with the reporting.
Non-profit organisations will get their own category of recognition next year in the President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards. Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong announced this as 13 individuals and organisations received awards. He said the awardees show that everyone can give back in a diversity of ways. This year's awards saw 294 nominations - higher compared to the past two years. This led to three categories having two winners each. CNA spoke to a business that was recognised as an Organisation of Good. 80 per cent of staff at Foreword Coffee are differently abled or have mental health needs. Nadine Yeam and Clemens Choy with the reporting.