What it means to be a winner

/01 PRIZE PACKAGE

Winners receive a total of RM90,000 in awards, on top of a trophy and a certificate to further support their selfless efforts. On top of that, one of the winners will stand a chance to receive the prestigious McDonald’s Caring Hearts Award.

/02 RECOGNITION

Winners receive exclusive media publicity across Star Media Group’s various media platforms. Published stories and videos can be shared with their own network to help elevate their profile.

/03 CREDIBILITY

Winners of this honourable award emerge as champions in the Malaysian social sector, gaining credibility to open more doors while boosting team and supporters’ morale.

/04 COMMUNITY

Join a group of like-minded and passionate changemakers who have been honoured through SGHA and participate in exclusive SGHA Winners Network events and collaboration opportunities.

/05 VISIBILITY

Nominees are evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges who are reputable social sector leaders, with the opportunity to be promoted publicly.

This award elevates our efforts to engage local communities in coral reef protection, showing that ordinary citizens can be powerful conservationists. It inspires more people to take action, knowing that every small step contributes to a healthier ocean.

Theresa Ng, Reef Check Malaysia (2024 winner)

This award strengthens our voice in advocating for marine mammal conservation and validates the years of research conducted under challenging conditions. It motivates more Malaysians to care about the ocean and encourages the next generation to persevere in the name of science and conservation.

Dr Vivian Kuit, Marecet Research Organisation
(2023 winner and Gamuda Inspiration Award winner)

Winning this award amplifies our mission to protect the Bornean sun bear, one of Malaysia’s most vulnerable species. It shines a national spotlight on the importance of conservation and inspires others to join us in safeguarding the delicate balance of our forests.

Dr. Wong Siew Te, Founder of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
(2023 winner and Gamuda Inspiration Award winner)

Winning this award brings recognition not just to our work, but to the Orang Asli communities who stand on the frontlines of tiger conservation. It fuels our commitment and inspires Malaysians to unite in protecting the Malayan tiger for generations to come.

Lara Ariffin, President of RIMAU (2024 winner)

Winning this award garners the awareness and support of every child and every adult of both the current and the future generation to accept and empower autism. This award inspires the younger generations to believe in themselves, reassuring them that every contribution makes a difference.

Serena Zara Taufiq (2022 winner)

Every contribution counts toward our long term regeneration mission and continuous awareness about the sustainable utilisation of bamboo and its carbon offset potential.

SEAD Industries (2022 winner)

This award is a morale booster, and pat on the back for our driven and talented team that has been driving change every single day. This will inspire us to focus on scaling our impact across Malaysia on our mission to reduce LPG cooking gas price for our customers and put talented B40 Malaysians back on jobs across the country!

BeliGas (2021 winner)

The publicity that Star has given us has already made a difference. There are new customers who said they read about us in the news and come to support, they even leave a little extra for the fishermen from their payment.

Shalan bin Jum’at (2021 winner)

Thanks to the Star Golden Hearts Award, after 3 hours of my winning news going online, somebody called me and wanted to support my class.

Abdul Muiz Hussin (2021 winner)

We are very happy for the coverage that The Star and Yayasan Gamuda provided for us. No joke. Front page of a national newspaper and half page of our story, if not because of this Award, we will never ever got the chance or financial ability for such a press inclusion.

Seven Tea One (2020 winner and also Gamuda Inspiration Award winner)

Winning this award amplifies the value of lifelong learning and would encourage people of all ages to combat digital ageism together with us.

Bengkel Teknologi Senior (2020 winner)

This award acts as a catalyst to receiving more support to continue our effort in conserving the dusky langurs, to promote coexistence between humans and wildlife.

Langur Project Penang (LPP) (2020 winner)

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Yunizam Yusop (2019 winner)

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What it means to be a winner

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