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GLENN LIM is an inspiring role model and gifted public speaker. As a young rock musician he came close to a life sentence for importing drugs in his youth. Thankful for his second chance, he has made good and has since served as a youth specialist consultant, curriculum developer, counselor, trainer and ambassador.
A multi-award winner, Glenn has been recognized for his efforts in youth outreach & rehabilitation through his many diverse creative platforms. He works closely with government and community agencies, actively serving in his capacity as youth advisor and sits in many community and youth committees.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
| Sep 2002 | Awarded the ‘Merit Achievement’ (Mission Possible) for his contributions to the anti-drug cause by the Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprise (SCORE) |
| Jun 2005 | Awarded the ‘Singapore Youth Award’ (Community / Youth Outreach), Singapore’s highest youth accolade, by PM Lee Hsien Loong |
| Nov 2006 | Conferred the ‘ASEAN Youth Award’, South East Asia’s prestigious award for outstanding youths |
| Apr 2007 | Awarded ‘The Outstanding Young Person’ Award (Singapore Honoree) |
| Oct 2007 | Won the Asian Challengers and Mentors (ACM) ‘Most Inspiring Mentor’ Award |
| Nov 2007 | Accorded the distinguished ‘Outstanding Young Person Of The World 2007′ Award in Turkey |
APPOINTMENTS
| July 2005 | Appointed ‘Anti-Drug Youth Ambassador’, Teen Challenge Singapore |
| Sep 2005 | Appointed ‘Youth Rehabilitation Ambassador’, Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP), SCORE |
| Sep 2005 | Appointed ‘Commonwealth Youth Ambassador for Positive Living’, Commonwealth Youth Program Asia (CYPA) |
| Jun 2007 | Appointed ‘Youth Advisor’ to the Asian Challengers and Mentors Association (ACM) |
| Aug 2007 | Appointed Chairman, Youth Intervention and Rehabilitation Committee |
| Jun 2008 | Appointed ‘YLO Ambassador’, Youth Life Ownership, Singapore |
| Oct 2008 | Appointed Vice-Chair, ASEAN Youth Mentorship Caucus |
