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Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

Accolades & Achievements

Explore the accolades and achievements received by the Singapore Prison Service in corrections, rehabilitation and organisational excellence.

Last updated on 8 October 2026

Over the years, the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) has received awards and recognition in areas including corrections, reintegration, organisational excellence, staff development, service and innovation. Explore some of the key awards and achievements received by SPS.

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International Corrections and Prisons Association

The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) is an international platform that promotes co-operation and the development of humane and effective correctional policies and practices.

SPS has received the following ICPA awards:

  • 2017: Offender Management and Reintegration Award

  • 2022: Staff Well-being and Development Award

  • 2024: President's Award

  • 2025: Reducing Reoffending Award

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Singapore Quality Award

Launched in 2006, the Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation recognises past Singapore Quality Award winners that have sustained their business excellence journey and attained greater heights of excellence.
 
SPS received the Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation in 2012 and 2019.

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AON Best Employer

The Aon Hewitt Best Employers programme measures and recognises organisations that create a competitive advantage through their people by becoming employers of choice.

Organisations are assessed on four measures - Engagement Index, Leadership Index, Performance Culture Index and Employer Brand Index.
 
SPS received recognition under the programme in 2007, 2011, 2013 and 2018.

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Singapore Service Class

Launched in 2003, the Singapore Service Class (S-Class) is the certification for the business excellence niche standard for service.

The niche standard enables organisations to develop their service capabilities to enhance service leadership, service agility, customer delight, and customer experience.
 
SPS received the Singapore Service Class in 2005 and 2008.

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People Developer Singapore

Launched in 1998, the People Developer (PD) is the certification for the business excellence niche standard for people.

The niche standard provides organisations with a total approach to managing people and achieving high performance through its people systems.
 
SPS received the People Developer recognition in 2008.

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Singapore Innovation Class

Launched in 2002, the Singapore Innovation Class (I-Class) is the certification for the business excellence niche standard for innovation.

The niche standard enables organisations to develop their innovation management capabilities.

I-Class is a national recognition for organisations that have management systems and processes in place to achieve excellence through innovation.
 
SPS received the Singapore Innovation Class in 2008.