We are happy to announce that LKCSB’s 3rd year student Pang Shang Yunn, SOE’s 4th year student Nattawut Arunanondchai and LKCSB’s 4th year student Ng Yi Wei, Joshua will be awarded the top three prizes in the inaugural Ruth Chiang Outstanding Intern of the Year Award 2012.
These three students will be receiving a Certificate of Distinction and S$1,000, S$750 and S$500 in cash respectively.
The award was created in July 2011, when Ms Ruth Chiang retired as Director of the Office of Career Services, after 11 years of distinguished service. It aims to encourage excellence in internship performance; upholding of good and ethical values and practices at the workplace and recognising students’ performance at the workplace.
Three winners will be awarded annually and the selections will be based primarily on employers’ recommendations.
Pang Shang Yunn, who was at Citibank during his summer internship this year, has received a strong recommendation from his supervisor.
Lawrence Koh (Vice President, Risk Management) from Citibank Singapore said, "Beyond his intellectual capabilities and strong soft skills, Shang Yunn differentiated his exceptional self through his attitude to give his best and go beyond what is responsible of him through his hard work, drive and commitment to excellence. He is confident, hardworking and has an outstanding attitude. He has both substance and form, and never fails to impress me. I have no doubt that he will be a great asset to our organisation."
Nattawut, who did an internship at Revenue Management Solutions (Econometric Consulting Firm) and Joshua, at Barclays also received strong recommendations from their supervisors.
SMU Dean of Students, Prof Ong Siow Heng said, “It made me proud that many of our students performed exceedingly well, showcasing ability and character. I encourage all students to represent SMU well in their internships so that our graduates will continue to be choice employees. ”
Kudos and warm congratulations to the winners! These are indeed jobs well done!
[Top image: By sponsoring this award, Ruth (centre) also hopes to recognise outstanding interns who went beyond the call of duty and have achieved excellent performance appraisals from their supervisors in the host organisations.]
[Bottom image: (From left to right) Pang Shang Yunn, Ng Yi Wei, Joshua, Ruth Chiang, Nattawut Arunanondchai and Prof Ong Siow Heng.]