For this year’s competition, participants were invited to explore how photography can be used as a medium for rediscovery and connection with one another, the environment, as well as the idea of home.

The competition is not focused on finding that extraordinary or decisive shot, but rather about getting participants to offer their unique perspective on everyday life — the things that often go unseen and overlooked, the little moments that make a place truly “feel like home.”.

Through the participant’s eyes (and lens), we strove to visualise what defines home, exploring the interrelationships between people, their environments, and their origins.

Founded by City Developments Limited (CDL) and championed by the late Mr. Kwek Leng Joo, the Singapore Young Photographer Award (SYPA) nurtures creativity, imagination, and a keen sense of artistry. It serves as a catalyst for renewing our photographic community, infusing it with young talent and adding vibrancy to Singapore’s ecosystem. Above all, photography is a powerful medium for communication, self-expression, self-efficacy, and self-esteem.

To date, SYPA remains the only national platform for young photographers aged 13–25 years old and has run successfully for 9 different editions, inspiring and supporting numerous young talents and artists in their photographic journeys, significantly contributing to the Singaporean art scene.

Junior Category

Winner – Wayne Koh (ITE College East)

Merit – Bo Peng

Merit – Chloe Tan Han Ern (Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary))

Runner Up – Skyrah Loon (Australian International School)

Runner Up – Nicky Boonzaier (Australian International School)

Youth Category

Winner – Ng Xin Lui

Merit – Lim Ye Kai

Merit – Seah Zi Keane

Runner Up – Muhammad Rafi Adzikra Sujai

Runner Up – Bryan Teo

Snap for Sustainability

Junior – Kok Zak Yau

Youth – Lee Zhi Heng

Best Photo Club Award

Media Makers Club – ITE College Central

The selected works will be presented at Whitespace, Level 3, SCAPE Singapore, from 8th October to 22 November, offering audiences an opportunity to experience the photographs and stories that have distinguished themselves this year.

The awards night and opening of the exhibition will be held at the Treetop, Level 5, SCAPE Singapore on 8th October at 7pm.

For any general enquiries, please direct them to our email at education@deck.sg.