Patron Award 2022
MARY ANN TSAO, CHAIRPERSON AND FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF THE TSAO FOUNDATION
Established in 1993 by Tsao Ng Yu Shun, who was 86 years old at the time, Tsao Foundation champions the needs of seniors and their caregivers through community-based eldercare, training and education, policy-relevant research, collaboration and advocacy.
At the helm of the non-profit organisation since its beginning is Mrs Tsao's granddaughter, Mary Ann Tsao, who has, in the last three decades, driven mindset and systemic change in the ageing experiences of older people in Singapore. To date, the Tsao Foundation has launched community-based, interdisciplinary medical and psychosocial healthcare facility Hua Mei Centre for Successful Ageing; Hua Mei Training Academy specialising in eldercare; Internal Longevity Centre (ILC) Singapore for community development programmes, research and collaborations; and Community for Successful Ageing (ComSA), which boasts an integrated care system that improves the quality of life of seniors in the interconnected areas of health, personal empowerment, social participation and well-being.
In recognition of her contributions, the Prime Minister's Office awarded Mary Ann with several Public Service Medal and Public Service Star awards. Most recently, she was one of 50 world leaders credited by the United Nations for transforming the world to be a better place to grow older.
"I'd like to think that we can make some difference in how we think about ageing and longevity," said Mary Ann at the Prestige Anew Ball 2022. "There are times when I feel very discouraged, like we haven't done a lot. But next year is our 30th anniversary; that's how long I've been here. And we've been thinking about 'Anew', about how our way forward is. This is a very nice acknowledgement and encouragement to keep moving forward."
Tastemaker Award 2022
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Denne historien er fra December 2022-utgaven av Prestige Singapore.
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LA LA LAND
ALL'S WELL IN THE REALM OF HAUTE COUTURE, WHERE QUESTIONS OF WEARABILITY ARE HARDLY THE MOST PRESSING. JANUARY'S REALITY-SUSPENDING SPRING/SUMMER 2025 COLLECTIONS COMBINED OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TECHNIQUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HANDMADE EVEN FURTHER. PRESTIGE REPORTS FROM THE FRONT ROW.
A Modern Monument
With the RM 16-02, Richard Mille's quintessential rectangular watch embraces sharp, unyielding lines for an architectural masterpiece for the wrist.
FAMILY VALUES
HRnetGroup's chief corporate officer joined the family business through a stroke of fate, but as she discovered, her father had prepared her for the role even before she assumed the mantle.
STROKES OF CREATIVITY
The fine watchmaking world can be a very serious one. But as these recent collaborations show, putting artists and designers in charge can lead to some very inspired – and very covetable – creations.
GENERATION NEXT
After more than a decade in production, Porsche has produced an entirely new Macan SUV only this time it's electric powered. Prestige drives it.
Museum Quality
Four must-see art destinations around the world debuting in 2025.
THAILAND RISING
Does this Southeast Asian kingdom have what it takes to become Asia's next big art hub? Patron MARISA CHEARAVANONT and curator STEFANO RABOLLI PANSERA certainly think so.
TAKING SHAPE
It might not be as instantly recognisable as the Tank or Santos, but the petite oval Baignoire is swiftly coming into its own as a Cartier horological icon.
ARTISTS TO WATCH 2025
As the Prestige team geared up for Hong Kong's annual art-athon, we also set ourselves the task of identifying the emerging talents from eight East Asian countries, who should all be registering on your cultural radar this year. The following 16 virtuosi made our final cut.
CALL HER BY HER NAME
Defying convention in 1995, DOMAINE ANNE GROS was one of the first eponymous female wine estates in Burgundy. And freedom is still the winemaker's mantra when it comes to her venture in the south of France.
