For this award, both Daniel and Joshua undertook a journey of adventure, self-discovery and gaining experiences beyond academia or any school. During the 18 months working on the award, each learnt new skills, developed a healthy body, and embarked on a community service project; they played an integral role in organizing and spearheading the projects. Through these activities and community service projects, they discovered more about themselves and acquired a new perspective on life.

During his dental service trip to the Philippines, Joshua felt a real shift in his position. He shares, “Witnessing the joy that the people had, despite their background, challenged the way I approached life. Prompted by their happiness, I realized I have been blessed with the opportunity to live—a responsibility given. I found delight in helping others, and I discovered a philanthropist’s nature that was in nurturing during the trip”. Even Daniel had a similar insight during his service trip to help build orphanages in Indonesia. He shares, “By stepping out of my comfort zone, I could peek into the lives of the orphans who were living there, and go through what it was like to have limited resources.”