ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2024 has concluded with resounding success, marking another milestone for this prestigious annual digital competition in the Asia Pacific region.
Since its inception in 2017, the competition has grown exponentially, serving as a platform to recognise and celebrate the digital skills of students across Asia. This year’s edition is particularly historic, as it marks the first time the competition welcomed primary school students, in addition to participants from secondary schools and tertiary institutions. This reflects ICDL Asia commitment to nurturing digital literacy from a young age and fostering the systematic development of essential digital skills among future-ready learners.
Over the past nine months, from March to November 2024, the competition brought together more than 10,000 students from over 220 schools and institutions across 14 territories, including Bhutan, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. The strong interest and demand in participation highlights the competition’s growing prominence and its pivotal role in catalyzing young talents in equipping essential digital skills.
Digital Challenge 2024 Video Montage
Award Winners for Respective Competition Categories and Tracks
PRIMARY CATEGORY
Gold Award
- Thaddaeus Wong Yun Xiang, SJKC Chung Hua No. 2, Kuching, Malaysia
Silver Award
- Bhone Waiyan Lynn Myat, Canberra Primary School, Singapore
- Lily Fatihah Muhammad Fairuz, Al-Amin Darul Musthofa School (Batu Caves), Malaysia
Bronze Award
- James Liew Jun Wei, Rosyth School, Singapore
- Sirawit Thawang, Ampornpaisarn School, Thailand
- Ze Nan Chua, Rosyth School, Singapore
Secondary & Tertiary Levels Categories
BUSINESS TRACK
Gold Award
Secondary Level
- Shristi Saha, Crescent Girls’ School, Singapore
- Pancheewa Prasong, St. Francis Xavier Convent School, Thailand
- Qiu Haobo, Nanjing Communication Technician College, China
Tertiary Level
- Mohamed Tariq Ziyad bin Mohamed Jahangir, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
- Charlene Loke, INTI International College Subang, Malaysia
Silver Award
Secondary Level
- Chanara Lakduli Bodhipaksha, Gateway Colpetty, Sri Lanka
- Joshua Mulders, Garden International School, Malaysia
- Chun Hei Bosco, Hon Wah College, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Zhu Haoning, Jiangsu Province Nanjing Engineering Vocational College, China
- Kyi Phyu Htike Ko, MCTA:RVi Academy Mandalay, Myanmar
Tertiary Level
- Ong Zhen Hao, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
- Yuning Zhang, Jiangsu Province Nanjing Engineering Vocational College, China
- Nguyen Thuy Hang, National Economics University, Vietnam
Bronze Award
Secondary Level
- Lamin Thiha Khin, Singapore International School, Myanmar
- Ridhyansh Goswami, Greenridge Secondary School, Singapore
- Tharinya Warnakulage, Gateway College – Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Sarah Hassan Alaidaroos, Singapore Intercultural School (South Jakarta campus), Indonesia
Tertiary Level
- Mangila Trisha Bernice Boquiren, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
- Pham Hai Dang, National Economics University, Vietnam
- Andreino Rota, Thammasart University, Thailand
- Dong Wang, Jiangsu Province Nanjing Engineering Vocational College, China
DESIGN TRACK
Gold Award
Secondary Level
- Chen Yuxuan, Jiangsu Province Nanjing Engineering Vocational College, China
Tertiary Level
- Lu Zihan, NanJing Vocational Health College, China
Silver Award
Secondary Level
- Sun Haoyang, Jiangsu Gaochun Vocational Secondary School, China
- Samantha Sim Hui San, Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School, Malaysia
Tertiary Level
- Li Yuhang, Secondary Specialized School of Pukou Nanjing, China
- Yingjie Li, Huizhou Technician Institute, China
Bronze Award
Secondary Level
- Rubel Hassan, Jakar Higher Secondary School, Bhutan
- Ravindra Mahardhika, Singapore Intercultural School (South Jakarta campus), Indonesia
- Sai Kaeo Mermg, MCTA:RVi Academy Mandalay, Myanmar
Tertiary Level
- Lim Jun Liang, INTI International College Penang, Malaysia
- Choy Xu Ren Sherman, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TRACK
Gold Award
Secondary Level
- Chua Tan Li Ming, Foon Yew High School, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Shriyans Maddikunta, Global Indian International School, East Coast Campus, Singapore
Tertiary Level
- Addeen Salaehsakul, Kasertsart University, Sriracha, Thailand
- Ahmad Bulya Hakimi bin Safawi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Silver Award
Secondary Level
- Wudhipat Sripodok, Assumption College, Thailand
- Cheng Tze Loong, Pin Hwa High School, Selangor, Malaysia
- Ethan Thong Mynn Jien, Summit 2 Private School, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Tertiary Level
- Mak Cheuk Ming, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Charissa Octavia Asmoro, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
- Bryan Heng Yao Mok, INTI International College Subang, Malaysia
Bronze Award
Secondary Level
- Sangay Tenphel Dorji, Jakar Higher Secondary School, Bhutan
- Chong Ju Nin, Anglican High School, Singapore
- Thanawat Kositjaroenkul, TSI International, Thailand
- Mathisha Udumalagala, Gateway College – Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Nadya Lopulisa, Singapore Intercultural School (South Jakarta campus), Indonesia
Tertiary Level
- Apichaya Akarasereenont, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Kavyakrithika Anandakumar, Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore
- Jigme Tenzin, Yadi Central School, Bhutan
- Jefferson Ammon Tirazona, Treston International College, Philippines
The winners of this year’s challenge have showcased exceptional creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise. Their success underscores the growing importance of digital literacy while serving as an inspiration for students across the region to embrace and excel in the digital era.
The enthusiasm and dedication displayed by educational institutions and students underscore the importance of digital literacy and innovation in today’s educational landscape.
As we celebrate the outstanding achievements of this year’s participants, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, Enterprise Ireland, Siemens, and Skillsbox, and our esteemed panel of judges for their invaluable support that made this event possible. Their unwavering commitment to promoting digital literacy and innovation is instrumental in empowering the youth of Asia with essential skills for the digital age.
Congratulations once again to all the winners, participants, institutions and mentors who contributed to making the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2024 a remarkable success! Together, we are shaping a future driven by digital innovation and excellence.
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