Young Artist Award
Singapore's highest award for young arts practitioners aged 35 and below.
Last updated on 26 September 2026
About the Young Artist Award
Established in 1992, the Young Artist Award (YAA) is Singapore’s highest award for young arts practitioners, aged 35 and below, whose artistic achievements and commitment have distinguished them from their peers. It encourages young practitioners to continue pursuing excellence in the arts and to inspire others.
The Young Artist Award is presented by the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and administered by the National Arts Council. To date, the Young Artist Award has been conferred on a total of 187 artists in the fields of film, literary arts, performing arts and visual arts.
Outstanding artistic achievement at an early stage of practice
Commitment to the arts and a distinctive artistic voice
Potential to inspire peers and contribute to Singapore's arts scene
2025 Spotlight
In this milestone SG60 year, the Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award remind us of how far our arts scene has come with the growth and development of our nation. The arts have accompanied us in every milestone, celebrating our Singaporean culture and identity. The distinguished achievements of the seven recipients today affirm the central place of the arts in our collective journey and the bright future ahead for both our country and our arts scene.— Mr David Neo, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth
2025 Young Artist Award recipient: He Yingshu
2025 Young Artist Award recipient: Alvin Lee Chang Rong
2025 Young Artist Award recipient: Genevieve Peck Jing Yi
2025 Young Artist Award recipient: Syafiqah 'Adha Sallehin
2025 Young Artist Award recipient: Daryl Qilin Yam
Young Artist Award grant
Each recipient of the YAA is eligible for a grant of up to $20,000 that supports their future artistic pursuits and development. The grant can be used for arts projects or studies that have a positive impact on the recipient’s artistic development, or to the local arts scene.
Recipients are invited to share their proposal for this Grant, which they may apply for within two years of receiving the award.
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Young Artist Award recipients (2020 - present)
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Young Artist Award Recipients (2020 - present)
Young Artist Award recipients (2010 - 2019)
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Young Artist Award Recipients (2010 - 2019)
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Young Artist Award recipients (2000 - 2009)
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Young Artist Award recipients (1992 - 1999)
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