Awards

Photographic Society Achievements

Last updated 7 September 2026

AWARDS 2025

20th Ngee Ann Photography Exhibition 2025

A person stands alone on a wet beach at sunset, facing the ocean under a pastel pink and blue sky.

Bathed in the soft pastels of dusk, the photograph titled “Solitary Shore” captures a lone figure standing at the edge of the ocean, framed by a sky gently fading into stillness. Taken by Josh Chia Renjie (4.16), the image’s minimalist composition and reflective sands evoke quiet introspection, where solitude transforms into serenity.

Solitary Shore has been officially shortlisted for the Ngee Ann Photography Exhibition 2025 and has earned a place at LASALLE College of the Arts, where it was presented alongside a stunning collection of photographs.

SG60 Heartland Stories Photography Competition 2025

Smiling older man with gray hair sitting inside a small shop packed with shelves of goods and packaged products.

Jayden Gabriel Lee Mun Yew (1.02) has won First Prize in the Junior Category of the SG60 Heartland Stories Photography Competition 2025, jointly organised by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and the Photographic Society of Singapore.

Jayden’s winning photo, Smiles Stocked Daily, features a traditional Indian 'mama shop', where shelves of nostalgic snacks and canned goods are juxtaposed with modern delivery parcels, highlighting the blend of old and new. At the heart of the image is a warm and welcoming Indian uncle, smiling at the entrance and greeting every visitor.

The First National Photography Art Exhibition

Singapore's Marina Bay skyline lit up at dusk with tall skyscrapers reflecting colorful lights on calm water.

This is also another photo by Jayden entitled Reflections Of A City That Never Stills. It was accepted for The First National Photography Art Exhibition, which features works depicting Singapore’s development in areas such as lifestyle, landscape, and nature.

AWARDS 2024

Our Schools, Our Stories Photo & Video Contest 2024

Ely Anakin Bin Nor Sazly’s (6.10) photos, captioned “Break From School”, clinched the Best Photo Story Award under the Youth category, Our School Community theme.

From school events to class bonding sessions, his photos preserve cherished school memories, encapsulating the vibrant spirit of the AC community.

Four-panel collage showing students playing outdoor sports, performing a group dance on stage, and studying together at a laptop.

Three-panel collage showing a volleyball game with spectators, a stage performance, and a band playing on a lit stage.

OSOS Award-winning Photos by Ely Anakin (6.10)

19th Ngee Ann Photography Exhibition 2024

The works of Brandon Tan Ming Xuan (3.02), Josh Chia Ren Jie (3.16) and Zhang Jincheng (2.05) were showcased at LASALLE College of the Arts.

Young players in white and navy uniforms compete near a basketball hoop, with one player fallen on the court.

“Triangle” by Zhang Jincheng (2.05)

Jincheng’s photograph embodies the raw intensity of a basketball match, capturing the pivotal moment on the court that represents the culmination of the players’ efforts.

A green bird with red feet perches on a branch, bending its head down toward its feet against a blurred green background.

“Pecking Order” by Brandon Tan Ming Xuan (3.02)

“Pecking Order” encapsulates a fleeting moment of tranquility in nature.

Indoor waterfall descending from a circular opening in a massive geometric glass and steel domed roof, reflected below.

“Inverted Falls” by Josh Chia Ren Jie (3.16)

Taken at Jewel Changi Airport, “Inverted Falls” is a testament to the architectural marvel that is the Rain Vortex, encouraging others to appreciate the intricate details that make it a wonder.

AWARDS 2023

Winner of Singapore Young Photographers’ Convention (SYPC)

Lee Shi Ji Aidan 4.12 together with Ryan Chen Yi Xuan and Isaac Lim Sze-Yuan won the top prize. They were given a chance to represent Singapore at the 8th Higashikawa Photo Festival in Japan.

Singapore flag overlaid with the white Merlion statue spouting water against a pale blue sky.

One of the winning pics during SYPC

Five people on a stage with Japanese text on screen, three young students holding award certificates and medals.

Team Award in Japan

AWARDS 2021

“ACS135 Photography Competition” Organised by the ACSOBA

Two prize-winning photos: students in yellow reflected in puddle, and a student sitting alone outside a boarding school.

AWARDS 2020

“Our School, Our Stories (OSOS) Photo Contest Organized by MOE 2020”

Kevia Tan and Ang Ryan were both awarded Honorable Mention for this contest. Their photos were displayed on a wall at the Ministry of Education’s Headquarters.

Collage of award-winning school photos showing rugby, swimming, sprinting, cadets, assemblies, and scouts.

AWARDS 2018

Black and white close-up photo of small water droplets scattered on a wooden surface.

Canon Photomarathon 2018

Two silhouetted hands forming a heart shape against a glowing blue and purple fiber optic light background.

– Mikaela Gn (5.18) clinched an individual 2nd place for the theme of GLOW

– ACSI clinched overall champion in the school category

4th international high school students’ photo festival exchange (Japan)

– Akash SB, Joash Lee, She Yiyi participated and represented Singapore and ACS

– Akash SB attained an individual award

AWARDS 2017

Canon PhotoMarathon 2017

Shannon Lee, 5.13

2nd Runner Up- Student Category “Celebrations” Theme

We look forward to winning many more awards in times to come!