The Chief Executive has awarded 466 people in this year’s Honours List, recognising their significant contributions to Hong Kong.
Three people – Chan Kin-por, Prof Lawrence Lau and Lam Kwong-siu – received the Grand Bauhinia Medal.
Eight people received the Gold Bauhinia Star, including former Permanent Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury (Financial Services) Salina Yan and Hospital Authority Chairman Henry Fan. Nineteen people received the Silver Bauhinia Star and 40 the Bronze Bauhinia Star.
Chief Executive John Lee expressed his gratitude to all the awardees for their significant contributions to Hong Kong and said he hopes they will continue to excel in their own fields and serve the community.
Mr Lee also highlighted that the late Ho Wai-ho is posthumously awarded the Medal for Bravery (Gold).
Last November, the Senior Fireman (Posthumous) gave his life in the line of duty during the firefighting and rescue operation at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.
“In the course of performing his duty, notwithstanding the extreme heat and fierce blaze, he continued his rescue work and risked his life to save others,” Mr Lee said. “Mr Ho displayed unwavering dedication, utmost bravery and selfless devotion to the public. He merited the highest honour and respect, and is posthumously awarded the Medal for Bravery (Gold).”
The awards presentation ceremony will be held later this year.
The Chief Executive has also appointed a total of 65 people as Justices of the Peace.