A singapore prize is an award given to someone who has done well in a certain field. The person who wins the prize will receive a sum of money and possibly a trophy to commemorate their win. These prizes are often given by government agencies and can be very large. They can also be for a variety of fields, from science to art.
The 2022 Singapore International Violin Competition has been awarded to Ukrainian violinist Dmytro Udovychenko, who beat Danish violinist Anna Agafia Egholm and Hong Kong/Chinese violinist Angela Sin Ying Chan in the grand final. The winner will take home a cash prize of $50,000, while the runner-up gets $80,000 and the third-placed player receives $770,000. The winner will also be able to record their winning piece on the coveted Sony A7 III camera, which is worth more than $140,000.
In addition to the grand prize, there are several other smaller prizes available. The first-place winner will receive a full scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in London, while the second-place winner will get a $40,000 scholarship from YUL University. The third-place winner will receive a $20,000 scholarship from Nanyang Girls’ High School and the fourth-place winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the National Youth Orchestra of Singapore.
The NUS Singapore History Prize was created to honour works that explore the city-state’s past and engage with its readers. It is open to both fiction and non-fiction titles and will be judged by a panel of experts, including literary luminaries Balli Kaur Jaswal and Yong Shu Hoong. The panel will also look for a work that “resonates with Singapore and its readers”.
Besides the main awards, there are many other categories that people can win in this event. For example, there is a category for best short film and one for best screenplay. There are also a number of awards that are dedicated to the memory of certain individuals. There is also a category for children’s books.
A global environmental prize founded by Britain’s Prince William will be held in Singapore for the first time next month. The Earthshot Prize, which will be presented by the Duke of Edinburgh, is aimed at supporting innovative projects that tackle climate change and protect the planet. It is supported by philanthropic organisation Temasek Trust, investment company Temasek, decarbonisation investment platform GenZero and non-profit environmental organisation Conservation International.
Applicants must be Singaporeans or permanent residents and be at least 18 years old to compete for the prizes. A winner will be announced at a ceremony in November. In addition to the main prize, a runner-up will be announced and will receive an amount of money that is equal to or greater than the winner’s. There is no entry fee. The winner will also be granted a trophy and a certificate of achievement. A winner’s name will be featured on the official Earthshot website. The event will also feature a series of workshops and events.