The winners of the singapore prize are tipped to be a mix of international and homegrown talent. A record total of 71 projects and writers made the cut in this year’s Singapore Literature Prize, held at Victoria Theatre tonight (August 25). The biennial literary award program has 12 categories in four languages, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. It also holds a consumer choice category, in which the top five receive book-purchase vouchers. This time, more than 4,000 people voted in the Readers’ Favorite category.

This year’s winners include two authors from outside the program: 91-year-old Suratman Markesan in Malay and English novelist Wang Gungwu for their books, Home is Where We Are Going and Honing the Pen, Volume 2. They join the likes of former US President Barack Obama, 48 Nobel laureates and 32 Heads of State who have graduated from Harvard University, founded in 1636 and considered one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning. The Harvard Prize Book acknowledges individuals who work to improve the lives of their communities and are willing to put their own interests aside for the greater good at a crucial time.

British Prince William will lead a delegation of environmental heroes to Singapore for the third annual Earthshot Prize ceremony on November 7. The international awards ceremony, launched by his Royal Foundation charity in 2020, honors 15 shortlisted nominees who have developed “catalytic” solutions for climate change and other environmental challenges. They range from a maker of solar-powered dryers to groups that restore Andean forests and deter illegal fishing.

In his speech, William will highlight the efforts of the five finalists and call on the audience to support these environmental pioneers. He will also introduce the two winners of the Readers’ Choice award, who will each receive a catalytic PS1 million to scale their solutions.

In the legal field, Christopher Bathurst KC (1934-2009), known as Viscount Bledisloe, was an influential barrister at Fountain Court Chambers who developed a substantial practice in Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore. He was a leading figure in the Commercial Bar and a respected arbitration lawyer, with his cases including the landmark decision of Caparo v Dickman (2 AC 605). The Christopher Bathurst Prize is named after him in recognition of his contributions to Singapore’s legal scene.

The winner of the LIV Golf Singapore Prize is set to pocket a whopping $4 million. The winning team will take home $3 million, while the second-placed duo will earn $1.5 million. Read more about the tournament here.