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UOL Launches Inaugural U-Progress Awards to Recognise Singapore's Young Learners and Foster Lifelong Learning

The U-Progress Awards is open to students aged 7 to 19 in South East and Central Singapore Districts, supported by the Community Development Council (CDC).
The pilot program aims to celebrate measurable progress in academics, arts, sports, and more, while engaging and upliftingSingapore'syoung community and encouraging lifelong learning.

SINGAPORE,Dec. 10, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- UOL Malls, comprising KINEX, United Square, and Velocity@Novena Square, have launched the debutU-Progress Awardsto recognise and celebrate the achievements of Singaporean students. The awards highlight hard work, encourage progress, and reward students for their exceptional efforts both inside and outside the classroom.

Divided into three categories — Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary — each with 30 award categories, the program emphasises measurable improvements in performance across academics, behaviour, and extracurricular activities, rather than absolute achievement. Essentially celebrating progress in all forms — academic and non-academic — it is open to students aged 7 to 19 who reside or study in the CDC's Central and South East zone, as well as students from UOL Malls'enrichment and learning centres.

The is the first commercial mall initiative inSingaporeto launch such a program, supported by the CDC. Eligible students can apply by submitting an online form along with supporting documents highlighting their achievements from 1 January to31 December 2024.

Winners will receive a certificate from UOL, along with UOL e-vouchers. Parents, teachers, and coaches are also encouraged to nominate students for the relevant awards by submitting a statement that highlights the student's dedication, effort, and progress. To apply, visituprogress.awardsplatform.com.

For a full list of eligible government/government-aided schools in the CDC Central and South East zone, please refer to Appendix 1.

About UOL Group Limited (UOL)

UOL Group Limited (UOL) is one ofSingapore'sleading public-listed property companies with total assets of about$22 billion. We have a diversified portfolio of development and investment properties, hotels, and serviced suites inAsia, Oceania,Europe,North AmericaandAfrica.

With a track record of over 60 years, UOL strongly believes in delivering product excellence and quality service in all our business ventures. Our unwavering commitment to architectural and quality excellence is reflected in all our developments, winning us prestigious prizes such as the FIABCI Prix d'Excellence Award, Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence and President's Design Award.

UOL's three retail properties live up to their tagline of being"Malls + More". KINEX and United Square Mall focus on families, while Velocity@Novena Square highlights fitness& sports. They are lifestyle destinations that host unique events and provide dedicated spaces for community bonding. Together, they redefine the retail mall experience.

UOL values and recognises our people as the leading asset. The culture of competitiveness, commitment, competency, creativity, collaboration, and caring, shapes our people and drives us forward.

Follow UOL Malls on social media:

KINEX

Facebook:@KinexSG

Instagram:@KinexSG

United Square

Facebook:@UnitedSquare

Instagram:@UnitedSquareMall

Velocity@Novena Square

Facebook:@Velocity.NovenaSquare

Instagram:@velocity_nsq

List of Eligible Government/Government-aided Schools

Primary Schools