SMU President Prof Lily Kong was named Impact Leader of the Year in the Individual category at the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards

SMU President, Professor Lily Kong (right) receiving the Impact Leader of the Year (Individual Category) award from Mr Wee Ee Cheong (left), UOB Chairman at the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards, jointly organised by The Business Times and UOB. The award recognises her leadership in embedding sustainability across SMU’s strategy, operations, and education. She is the only recipient from the education sector recognised this year, and one of two named Impact Leaders of the Year. The award honours her leadership in embedding sustainability across education, research, operations, and community life at SMU.