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Category 5 of 10

Moral & Environmental

The ethical voices and eco-warriors who acted when it was easier not to

About This Category

Moral and/or Environmental Leadership

For those who have championed ethical causes or environmental stewardship with clear, measurable, and systemic outcomes beyond symbolic campaigns.

You might qualify if you have...

  • Led environmental conservation or sustainability initiatives
  • Championed ethical causes with measurable systemic outcomes
  • Created programmes that changed behaviour at scale
  • Built organisations or movements focused on environmental impact
  • Demonstrated personal courage in standing for ethical principles

You might know someone who qualifies if they...

  • They created a measurable improvement in environmental outcomes
  • They led a campaign that changed public behaviour or policy
  • They built an organisation focused on sustainability
  • Their ethical leadership inspired others to take action

Nomination Deadline

31 May 2026

Nominate Now

Past Honourees

Winners in Moral & Environmental

Kalaivanan s/o Balakrishnan - TOYP

2021 · Merit

Kalaivanan S/O Balakrishnan

CO-CEO

Samantha Thian Tshi Hui - Ten Outstanding Young Persons TOYP

2019 · Honouree

Samantha Thian Tshi Hui

Melissa Lam - Ten Outstanding Young Persons TOYP

2019 · Honouree

Melissa Lam

2018 · Honouree

Ramanathan Thurairajoo

Graduate Student/Rotary Peace Fellow

Melissa Tan - Ten Outstanding Young Persons TOYP

2017 · Honouree

Melissa Tan

2016 · Merit

David Pong

2015 · Merit

Vincent Ng

2015 · Honouree

Jennifer Heng

2014 · Merit

Olivia Choong

2013 · Merit

Daniel Wong

2013 · Honouree

Denise Keller

2011 · Merit

Jessica Cheam

2011 · Honouree

Mark Cheng

2009 · Honouree

Mr. Ong Chee Siang

2002 · Honouree

Ho Yeow Sun

Recognise Excellence

Nominate for Moral & Environmental

Know someone who excels in moral & environmental? Nominate them for the TOYP Awards 2026.

Nominations close · 31 May 2026