The NYAA Gold Award Holders’ Alumni (GAHA) was established in October 1995. From its humble beginnings with just 18 members, today it has expanded into a large base of nearly 1800 members. All recipients of the National Youth Achievement Award (Gold) are automatically members of the GAHA.
The GAHA serves to provide a platform for Gold Award holders to continue contributing to the community together with other passionate and like-minded young people who are eager to make a difference. It works closely with the NYAA Council, and other civil society organisations in spearheading youth initiatives and encouraging a spirit for the community amongst young Singaporeans.
The NYAA GAHA was conferred the Singapore Youth Award (SYA) for Community and Youth Services in 2000, the Commonwealth Youth Award in 2006 and the SYA Medal of Commendation in 2007.
Read more about the National Youth Achievement Award.
Vision
A Society passionately engaged in the interests and needs of its people.
-The less fortunate, be they children, young people, elderly, disabled, or others, deserve special attention. In this society, not only are the myriad needs of the community cared for, but the environment and economic development also co-exist in synergy.
Mission
To provide a platform that empowers youth and harnesses their diverse talents, energies, passions and aspirations in spearheading meaningful strategiesand initiatives which serve the local, regional and global communities in partnership with the NYAA.
GAHA Executive Committee
The current NYAA Gold Award Holders’ Alumni Executive Committee is appointed by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister of National Development and Chairman, NYAA Advisory Board to serve a two-year term. The NYAA GAHA EXCO functions to co-ordinate activities within the alumni and to provide direction for the alumni during their term. EXCO meetings are held bi-monthly to review past events and to prepare for upcoming ones.
NYAA Gold Award Holders’ Alumni Executive Committee 2009/2011
| GAHA Advisors | Dr Ken Ong Mr Eugene Seah Mr Bryan Tan |
| Chairperson: | Mr Terence Chia |
| Deputy Chairpersons: | Ms Natalie Morris Mr Charles Phua Chao Rong Mr Gary Shen |
| Secretary: | Ms Ong Ying Shya Ms Regina Oon |
| EXCO members: | Dr Ng Choon Ta Mr Bruce Tong Ms Chee Ka Mung Mr Andass Teu Mr Kenneth Wong Mr Tang Wey Lin Mr Jason Pan Mr Daniel Tan Ms Choo Pui Shan Dr Mala Satku Ms Dewi Nuradi Suhadi Ms Joan Ow Ms Ang Yi Ling Jennifer Mr Chen Jin Quan Mark Mr Sear Hock Rong Ms Evelyn Lee |