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Sam Pei Yi was awarded a Merit Prize in the Senior (IHL) Category
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Iyonna Tan Ying En was awarded a Merit Prize in the Junior Category
Republic Polytechnic is proud to share that two Diploma in Environmental & Marine Science (DEMS) students were recognised at the HSBC–NYAA Youth Environmental Award 2026.
Sam Pei Yi, a Year 3 DEMS student and former President of the Conservation Interest Group, was awarded a Merit Prize in the Senior (IHL) Category for her outstanding contributions and commitment to environmental protection and nature conservation.
Iyonna Tan Ying En, a Year 1 DEMS student, was awarded a Merit Prize in the Junior Category, having been nominated by her former secondary school teachers from CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent. She has demonstrated strong environmental advocacy through community outreach and CCA involvement, and has continued her active participation at RP, including taking part in a Student Overseas Trip (SOT) to Bintan.
The awards ceremony was held on 17 January 2026, with Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, as Guest-of-Honour, who presented the prizes to the award recipients.
The HSBC–NYAA Youth Environmental Award recognises young people aged 14 to 25 for their achievements, leadership, and commitment to environmental sustainability.