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Awards and Recognition


Over the years, NAFA has received the following accolades from NTUC and Education Services Union (ESU) in recognition of our efforts and contributions towards employees’ welfare, good labour-management relations and NTUC initiatives. In April 2020, NAFA has been recognised as one of the 150 Best Employers in Singapore for companies with at least 200 employees here. The ranking is based on an extensive survey of more than 8,000 employees and covers almost 2,000 companies across 25 industry sectors. The survey is conducted by The Straits Times and market research firm Statista.

  • NAFA President has been conferred the Medal of Commendation Award for this year’s NTUC May Day Award 2018;
  • National Steps Challenge - Industry Winner Award (Education) in 2018
  • Corporate Excellence Award in 2017
  • ESU Pink Heart Award in 2015;
  • Best Companies for Mums (Most Supportive Supervisor Award in July 2015; and
  • Plaque of Commendation in 2013
  • Silver Health Award in 2012

Charity Transparency and Governance Awards 2019

NAFA is one of the charities that received the Charity Transparency Award at the Charity Transparency and Governance Awards 2019 on 3 December 2019. This award acknowledges good governance and recognises charities with good disclosure practices.


May Day Awards 2019 - Plaque of Commendation (Gold)

NAFA was accorded the Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – a top-tier award for organisations, which have consistently made significant contributions towards promoting and supporting Labour Movement initiatives.


Tripartite Alliance Award 2018

NAFA President received the Special Mention Award - Transformational Leader in Action. This is in recognition of his steering efforts in transforming the workplace through people-centric practices.


May Day Award Medal of Commendation

NAFA President received the Medal of Commendation at NTUC May Day Awards ceremony. This is in recognition of his contributions towards good labour-management relations, workers’ welfare and NTUC initiatives.






Best Companies for Mums

Won the “Best Supervisor” Award for having made a positive difference to the daily lives of working Mums.


National Steps Challenge 2018 Industry Winner Award

NAFA has been accorded the Industry Winner Award under Education Sector for the National Steps Challenge Season 3 Corporate Challenge. This is in recognition of our colleagues’ efforts in clocking more than 10,000 steps a day!






ESU Pink Heart Award

NAFA received the ESU Pink Heart Award in 2015 - in recognition of the Academy’s contributions towards good labour-management relations.


Corporate Excellence Award

In view of our holistic and continued efforts aimed at creating a health-promoting workplace environment, NAFA received the Corporate Excellence Award in 2017.

Silver Health Award

Also, in recognition of our commendable efforts in promoting a healthy workplace, NAFA first received the Silver Award in 2012.



Plaque of Commendation in May 2013

In recognition of the positive contributions to the Labour Movement in engaging its staff on issues such as benefits and professional development, NTUC presented NAFA with the Plaque of Commendation in 2013.