Nomination Now Open! Registration close: 20 March 2026 SOE Award 2026 SOE Book 2025 Honouring Our Roots, Grit, and the Spirit of Enterprise SOE Awards 2025 Recognising Outstanding Local Entrepreneurs from Established Companies, Start-ups and Micro-businesses SOE × Community Chest Partnering to Uplift Communities SOE Student Awards Celebrating Outstanding Student Interviewers Spirit of Enterprise SOE Awards 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore SOE-Awards nominations

Nomination Now Open! SOE Award 2026 Registration close: 20 March 2026 Spirit of Enterprise SOE Awards 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore SOE Book 2025 Honouring Our Roots, Grit, and the Spirit of Enterprise SOE Awards 2025 Recognising Outstanding Local Entrepreneurs from
Established Companies, Start-ups and Micro-businesses SOE × Community Chest Partnering to Uplift Communities SOE Student Awards Celebrating Outstanding Student Interviewers SOE-Awards nominations

22 Years

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800 Honourees

and counting

1600 Students Participated

and counting

22 Years

and counting

800 Honourees

and counting

1600 Students Participated

and counting

Our Mission

Founded in 2003, the Spirit of Enterprise (SOE) began with a simple yet powerful purpose: to celebrate and uplift local entrepreneurs who embody resilience, creativity, and self-reliance. That’s why SOE continues to champion those who shape the future of Singapore through innovation, perseverance, and heart.

Our mission is twofold:

To promote and advance the entrepreneurial spirit in Singapore by honouring local self-reliant entrepreneurs operating small and medium-sized businesses; and

To inspire Singaporeans, especially the young, to become entrepreneurs by facilitating interaction, communication and knowledge dissemination and interaction between students and entrepreneurs.

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At Spirit of Enterprise, we extend our deepest gratitude to our partners and supporting organisations. Your belief in our mission and commitment to nurturing Singapore’s next generation of entrepreneurs make our work possible. Together, we continue to spark inspiration, build resilience, and champion innovation across the nation.

Spirit of Enterprise also continues to uplift local entrepreneurs through the entrepreneurship award and its various educational programmes designed to nurture real-world learning.

SOE Awards


As one of the leading business awards in Singapore, the SOE Award encourages young people to nominate outstanding entrepreneurs.
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Fundraising Golf Challenge

An annual golf event uniting leaders to fund youth empowerment through initiatives like the entrepreneurship award and student engagement programmes.
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SOE Book

This annual publication documents the inspiring journeys and success stories of local entrepreneurs honoured by SOE in the entrepreneur award.
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Donate

Companies looking to grow their CSR efforts or support entrepreneurship in Singapore are welcome to partner with SOE as sponsors.
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Spirt of Enterprise (SOE) Awards

The Spirit of Enterprise Awards Ceremony is a highlight of every year, celebrating the resilience and accomplishments of entrepreneurs from diverse industries. Honourees are recognised not just for their business success but for their commitment to giving back and inspiring others.

SOE Awards 2025 Event Highlights Video
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Honourees' Testimonials

Here’s what our honourees say about being part of our community in Singapore.
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Jeffrey Lee, Embrace Funeral Services Pte Ltd (2023)

We are honoured to receive the Spirit of Enterprise Award 2023, a meaningful recognition of our commitment to compassionate, dignified funeral care. This award affirms the trust our clients place in us and strengthens Embrace Funeral Services Pte Ltd’s position as a forward-thinking, values-driven company. It has elevated our brand and opened new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and community impact. We dedicate this achievement to our incredible team, whose unwavering dedication makes everything possible, and to the families we are privileged to serve. Thank you for believing in Embrace as we continue honouring lives with empathy and excellence.

John Li Jiongjiong, Picture Me Digital Technology Pte Ltd (2023)

Receiving the SOE Award in 2023 was incredibly affirming. Beyond the honour itself, it connected me with a fantastic network of fellow entrepreneurs and mentors. Sharing the journey with such passionate peers was deeply motivating. SOE does an amazing job spotlighting the resilience and heart behind Singapore’s businesses, and being part of that narrative was truly special. I’m thrilled to contribute to inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs!

Ronald Soh, Win-Pro Consultancy Pte Ltd (2020/2021)

Winning the Spirit of Enterprise (SOE) Award and SOE-Dian Xiao Er Social Contributions Award in 2020/2021 was a turning point — both personally and professionally. It validated nearly three decades of perseverance, integrity, and service. In the darkest moments, especially post-COVID, it reminded me why I started — not just to build a business, but to build people, impact communities, and leave a legacy. For Win-Pro, the prestigious award became a trust signal. It opened doors to new partnerships, high-level networks, and elevated brand credibility. It gave our team renewed confidence and inspired us to scale beyond Singapore and Malaysia. It wasn’t just an award — it was a mirror that reflected how far we’d come and a beacon that showed us how far we could still go.

Jaz Tan Cheng Boon, Founder Fresh Fruits Lab Pte Ltd

Being recognised as an SOE Honouree was a deeply meaningful milestone in my entrepreneurial journey. It allowed me to reflect on my growth, connect with like-minded individuals, and share my story to inspire others. The SOE community is a powerful platform that celebrates resilience and innovation. I am truly grateful for the experience and proud to be part of this network that uplifts and encourages the next generation of entrepreneurs.

SOE Student Programme

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100%-Funded Student Entrepreneur Programme

The SEP is designed to allow students to apply theoretical knowledge through practical learning.

Includes six compulsory SEP modules

Open to Singaporean and PR students

Fully funded, capped at $5,000 per school annually

100%-Funded Student Entrepreneur Programme

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Student Interviewer Programme (SIP)

Students engage with successful entrepreneurs through guided interviews.

Learn directly from business owners

Gain insights into real-life entrepreneurial journeys

Build communication, research, and presentation skills

Student Interviewer Programme (SIP)

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SOE Best Student Awards

Recognising excellence among student participants through Best Student Interviewer and Student Achievement awards, mirroring the values upheld by the broader SOE Award platform.

Nominees interviewed by students as part of SIP

Selection based on interviews, transcripts, and supporting documents

Stringent judging by the SOE Board of Governors

SOE Best Student Awards

Students' Testimonials

Hear from students who’ve experienced the Spirit of Enterprise journey first-hand; young voices who’ve discovered the power of learning, growth, and community through entrepreneurship.
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Oh Xin Yu

The SIP Programme gave me insight into how a company can start with a vision and grow through consistent, daily work toward its goals.

Mathias Tan

School cannot be the only place you learn. You have to learn from life, from people. Because [learning] isn’t just about business, it’s about your life as well.

Julia Yeo

The programme has taught me that entrepreneurs are just like you and I, except they have much more courage and a vision to thrive.

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