1. Engaging partners and the public to
take part in water outreach activities
and volunteerism.
Drawing strength and inspiration
from the collective enthusiasm of
collaborators and custodians.
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2. W
hen placed in charge of
coordinating one of the community
celebrations of World Water Day
2013, Michael Lee rose to the challenge
with the encouragement and support of his
teammates. The task was to engage multiple
collaborators and secure support while
ensuring community partners felt at home
and proud of their contributions. His efforts
did not go unnoticed, receiving compliments
from both grassroots leaders and non-
governmental organisations (NGOs).
Michael, a Community Relations Senior
Manager in the 3P Network Department,
is one of the four winners of the PS21 Star
Service Award this year. This will come as no
surprise to anyone who meets Michael, as his
commitment and drive is self-evident.
Ever modest, he counts the time and efforts of
partners as one of his greatest inspirations, in
addition to the professionalism and dedication
displayed by his colleagues in the operations
teams to ensure that Singapore continues to
enjoy clean water available at the turn of a tap.
A believer that the public should be aware
of the amount of effort that goes into
producing every drop of water and play their
part in ensuring water sustainability, Michael
works towards the gradual creation of more
meaningful, long-term public ownership of
our waterways.
Be it organising partnerships with NGOs for
bird-watching community walks along Lorong
Halus Wetland or meeting new members of the
Friends of Water family, cultivating support and
appreciation for the water cause is Michael’s
goal. He is a firm believer in visitors developing
a closer relationship with water once they
become acquainted with the passion of fellow
Singaporeans organising activities by the
reservoirs and waterways for others to enjoy.
“We are often amazed by the
enthusiasm of people who approach
us wanting to help spread the
water conservation message. Such
partners are really gems that we
treasure. I’m honoured to share the
‘Conserve, Value, Enjoy’ message with
our community.”
Michael Lee, Senior Manager, Community Relations,
3P Network Department, PUB
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