Teo Chee Hean

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Teo Chee Hean stands as a pillar of Singapore's modern history, recognized for his exceptional service in both military and political spheres. His receipt of the Public Service Star and the National Service Full-Time Award highlights his dedication to national defense and governance. The honorary doctorate from NTU in 2026 further cements his legacy as a key architect of Singapore's security and educational policies. His unique trajectory from Chief of Navy to Deputy Prime Minister and now Chairman of Temasek represents a rare and highly respected path of public service.

AwardsTeo Chee Hean has received numerous state honours for his contributions to national security and governance. These include the Public Service Star (Pingat Bakti Setia) and the National Service Full-Time Award. In August 2026, he was conferred an Honorary Doctorate from Nanyang Technological University, acknowledging his extensive contributions to Singapore across multiple roles in politics, defense, and education.

Honours & Distinctions

Public Service Star

Government of Singapore·1995

Awarded for long and meritorious service to the nation.

National Service Full-Time Award

Ministry of Defence·1975

Recognizing commitment to national defense.

Honorary Doctorate

Nanyang Technological University·2026

Conferred for contributions to Singapore across several roles.

Records & Feats

Chief of Navy to Deputy Prime Minister

Career Milestone·2009

One of the few individuals to serve as Chief of Navy and later as Deputy Prime Minister.

Temasek Chairman Appointment

Career Milestone·2025

Rare transition for a senior statesman into the head of a sovereign wealth fund.