AWARD

Spring Reception 2023 was held at The Cityview on 2 February. We are glad to have Mr. Clarence LEUNG Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Dr. YU Sheng Gao, Inspector for Department of Youth Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, Mr. SIU Chak Yee, PDSM, PMSM, Commissioner of Police, The Hon Kenneth LEUNG Yuk Wai, JP, Legislative Council Member and Vice-Chairman of Youth Development Commission, and Dr. Irene TANG, MH, Sponsor of Dr. Irene Tang International Exchange Programme Fund, to attend our Spring Reception. Mr. Andy KWOK Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor PANG Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council and Dr. Philip MA Ching Yeung, Honorary Treasurer of Award Council also shared the joy of Chinese New Year with 150 guests and AYP supporters. Special thanks to the Lion Dance Team from Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School for celebrating the New Year with AYP again. The performing students are AYP participants too. AYP will continue to collaborate with the government and different authorities in 2023 to inspire young people to unleash their potentials.

The Gold Award Presentation 2022 was successfully held at the Government House on 10 December 2022. We were honoured to have The Honourable Mr John LEE Ka Chiu, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, to be our Guest of Honour and presented certificates to 34 Gold Award Recipients and 8 10 years’ Long Service Volunteers. This year, 3 Gold Awardees shared their Award Journeys on the stage and encouraged other Awardees to pass on the AYP spirit to the next generation. We look forward to having you walk along with us and utilise your strengths to inspire more young people. Photo Album>> Gold Award Presentation Memorial Book>>

Organised by HKAYP, sponsored by BOC Life, HKAYP BOC Life Rogaine Charity Race 2022 was successfully held on 13 November. This year, Rogaine is an accredited event celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with a record high participation of young people. Mr. Clarence Leung Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Wilson Tang Chee Ping, Chief Executive of BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited, with other guests and Award Council Members attended the kick-off ceremony to encourage our participants in the race on stage. Participants enjoyed carnival games and new-emerged sports at HKAYP Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp after the race. They all spent a cheerful weekend with us.

Organised by AYP, sponsored by Tai Sang Land Development Limited and supported by The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association, “Adventure Gold – Gold Level Canoe Adventurous Journey Training Course” was successfully held this summer. The participants went through their assessment journey by canoeing to the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark from 1st to 4th October after 3-month training. We were honoured to have Dr. LOUIE Hung Tak, Lobo, Senior Lecturer of Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong to support our participants. He also set off with the participants and paddled with them for a distance. During the 4-day-3-night journey, they travelled and explored many natural attractions like Yan Chau Tong, Lai Chi Wo, and Kat O, admiring the beauty of the natural features. The participants completed the journey successfully and it would surely be a memorable experience for them.

The 100th Silver Award Presentation was successfully held on 19th September 2022 (Monday) at Cotton Spinners Association Secondary School. We are honoured to have The Hon. Mr. Chan Kwok Ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration to be our Guest of Honour, and delivered an encouraging speech to our awardees. Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council; Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, and all guests witnessed the wonderful moments of our awardees. In response to the epidemic situation, the presentation was specially designed in small groups with Anti-COVID measures. Recipients were divided into different locations and maintained social distancing throughout the event. Photo Album>>

Sponsored by Dr. Irene Tang International Exchange Programme Fund and InnoTier, “Dr. Irene Tang AYP Residential Project Camp – Feel Your Heart” was held successfully on 16 to 20 August. At the closing ceremony of the camp, Mr. Jason Joseph Lee Kwong Yee, Award Council Member and Chairman of Co-ordinating Committee; Dr. Irene Tang Mo Lin, MH, Sponsor of Dr. Irene Tang AYP International Exchange Programme Fund; Ms. Juliana Lam, Award Council Member and the Founder & President of our Green Clothing Sponsor – InnoTier, and other guests also attended the Ceremony. The camp included a varied range of art workshops, games and group activities that embrace the elements of “Downshifting”, “Nature” and “Art”. Participants experienced sand and circle painting to let off their steam, reflecting on the relationship between nature and humans. They also took part in Mindfulness Theatre and Contemporary Dance, expressing their feelings through their gestures.

With the generous support from Grace Yu Ho Wun Youth Development Fund, AYP co-organised Fly My Way Aviation Summer Camp 2022 Closing Ceremony with Sham Shui Po District Office on 16 August at Hong Kong International Aviation Academy. We are honoured to have Mr Clarence LEUNG Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs; Mr Paul WONG Yan Yin, JP, District Officer (Sham Shui Po); Mr Andy KWOK Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council; Ms Grace YU Ho Wun, Sponsor of Grace Yu Ho Wun Youth Development Fund; Mr Benson LUK Hon Man, Legislative Council Member and Ir Simon Li, BBS, President of Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, to attend and witness students’ achievements. The summer camp enables 100 students studying in Sham Shui Po’s secondary schools to acquire fundamental knowledge of the aviation industry, understand industry prospects and enhance themselves for future development through sharing of aviation industry experts and onsite visits.

In order to align with this year’s theme “ConNat You and Me” and stay connected with our stakeholders, AYP ConNat You and Me Dinner Gathering was successfully held on 13th June. We are honoured to have Mr. Siu Chak Yee, PDSM, PMSM, Commissioner of Police; Mr. Wong Kwok Hing, CSDSM, Commissioner of Correctional Services; Our AYP Team, including Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, Dr. Philip Ma Ching Yeung, Hon. Treasurer of Award Council, together with Honorary Advisers, Award Council Members, Committee Members, and 2017-2022 Retired Council Members attended to gather and look into AYP’s future plans together. With this gathering opportunity, Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Retired Council Members of 2020-2022, for showing gratitude to their effort during the pandemic. A Cheque Presentation Ceremony was also held to show appreciation to Ms. Grace Yu Ho Wun, for establishing Grace Yu Ho Wun Youth Development Fund, to help young people expand their horizons and prepare for future career planning.

The Gold Award Presentation 2021 was successfully held at Government House on 11th December. We were honoured to have The Honourable Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, to be our Guest of Honour and presented certificates to Gold Award Recipients and 10 years’ Long Service Volunteers! The journey towards Gold Award was not easy during the pandemic. Awardees strived to challenge themselves to achieve their goals. Congratulations to all of you for your hard work! Photo Album>>

To celebrate AYP’s 60th anniversary, AYP 60th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon was successfully held on 4th December 2021. We are honoured to have Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration to be our Guest of Honour of this luncheon. Mr. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, JP, Secretary for Education; Mr. Caspar Tsui Ying-wai, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs; Mr. Tang Ping-keung, PDSM, JP, Secretary for Security; Mr. Simon Peh Yun-lu, SBS, IDSM, Commissioner, Independent Commission Against Corruption; Mr. Siu Chak-yee, PDSM, PMSM, Commissioner of Police; Mr. Edmond Au Ka-wang, IDSM, Director of Immigration; Ms. Louise Ho Pui-shan, CMSM, Commissioner of Customs and Excise, and Mr. Woo Ying-ming, CSDSM, Commissioner of Correctional Services had attended to celebrate with us. We have also shared the joy of AYP Diamond Jubilee with Special Guests, different members from AYP, long-serving volunteers and Gold Awardees! This year is also the 10th Anniversary of Award Network, making this event truly remarkable! Let’s look forward to 60+1 and more fabulous years together!

Sponsored by Dr. Irene Tang International Exchange Programme Fund and InnoTier (sponsoring green clothing), “Dr. Irene Tang AYP Residential Project Camp – Green to Goal : Create Your Eco Fashion” was successfully held from 24th to 28th August, 2021!  Through a series of training, games and group activities, 24 young participants have turned recycled clothes into different garment products and eventually learnt to have a sustainable lifestyle. The Camp was organized at The HKAYP Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po. By attending different workshops, participants have not only learnt knowledge upon environmental protection and product design, but also made loads of creative and practical garment products. Besides, they understood the importance of teamwork via camp activities, such as high-event ropes course, which helped them completed the product presentation cum charity sale smoothly at the end. The donation from the charity sale will be spent on AYP’s youth development, which supports the Award to organize diversified Residential Projects in the future.

To celebrate our 60th Anniversary, the Graffiti Workshop – AYP Bronze Level Service Section was successfully completed. Local Graffiti Artist – FEVER was invited to introduce graffiti to our participants and teach them painting and calligraphy techniques. At last, participants were gathered at the Expeditions Centre in Sai Kung and completed graffiti on walls. The program encourages them to engage in community work and promotes team spirit.

The Gold Award Presentation 2019 & 2020 was held on 24th April 2021 (Saturday) at Government House. We are honored to have The Hon Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive of HKSAR, to present Certificates to Gold Award recipients and recipients of Certificate of Recognition. There are total 79 Gold Award recipients and 55 devoted volunteers who achieved the Certificate of Recognition. In order to reduce social contact and maintain social distance, a series of precautionary measures were implemented. The presentation was held in 2 sessions and guests of each session were divided into small groups by partitions. Photo album>>

The 99th Silver Award Presentation was successfully held on 19th April 2021 (Monday) at Pui Ching Middle School. We are honoured to have The Hon Mr. Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, GBM, GBS, JP, the Chief Secretary for Administration to be our Guest of Honour, together with Mr. Lo Yan-lai, MH, JP, AYP Award Council Chairman, and guests to witness the memorable moment of the recipients . Silver Award Certificates and Certificate of Appreciation (3 years and 7 years of services) were presented by Mr. Cheung with the accompany of Mr. Lo. Photo Album>>

The Hong Kong Award for Young People Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp Opening Ceremony was successfully held on 27th March 2021 (Saturday). We are delighted to have Guest of Honour The Honourable Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, together with officiating guests Mr. Caspar TSUI, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr. Michael T H LEE, JP, Deputy Chairman of Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. LO Yan-lai, MH, JP, Chairman of the Award Council, and Mr. Rock CHEN, SBS, JP, the Honorary President of AYP and Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, to witness a new milestone of AYP. Thanks to the generous donation of over HK$203 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for training camp redevelopment and related activities, including The Jockey Club “Camily” Project and The Jockey Club Diversity Mentoring Youth Project, the new campsite will provide diversified and all-rounded services to more young people.

CRS Self-enhancement course on ‘Tactic of Navigation’ organized by the Central Registration Unit was successfully held on 20th and 27th November 2020 (Friday) at our headquarter. Our great pleasure to have invited Mr. NG Kam Fu, panel member of Expeditions Section, Mr. POON Ka Hang and Mr. YU Sai Hong, Gold Level instructors of Expeditions Section, to be our guest speakers. 60 Instructors from different Operating Authorities joined the course. Activity Report>>

The 98th Silver Award Presentation was successfully held on 12th October 2020 (Monday) at Ho Fung College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen). We are honoured to have The Hon Mr. Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, GBM, GBS, JP, the Chief Secretary for Administration to be our Guest of Honour, and delivered an encouraging speech to our awardees. Silver Award Certificates were presented by Mr. Andy Wing Leung KWOK, JP, Vice-Chairman of Award Council and Certificate of Appreciation (3 years and 7 years of services) were presented by Mr. Yan Lai LO, MH, JP, Chairman of Award Council. The presentation was specially designed to a new format with Anti-COVID measures. Recipients were divided into small groups and maintaining social distancing throughout the event. Photo Album>>

Sharing Session on “Know more about Residential Project Section” organized by the Residential Project Section Panel has been successfully held on 22nd September 2020, Tuesday at Kowloon Award Center and Online Platform . It was our pleasure to have Ms. Chan Oi Wah, Eva (Residential Project Panel Member) and Mr. Lam Wan Ki (Residential Project Assessor from The Boys’ Brigade, Hong Kong Operating Authority) as our guest speakers. The seminar attracted more than 20 Award Leaders, AYP Participants from different Operating Authorities and also RP Section Panel members. Details>>

Stan Group Rogaine Charity Race 2020 organized by The Hong Kong Award for Young People and title sponsored by Stan Group was successfully held on 19 January 2020 (Sunday). Participants and volunteers made it through with steadfast dedication and strong team spirit! There are around 200 teams with over 600 participants took part in the tournament. Special thanks must be given to our volunteers who supported the event. Rogaine Facebook Page>> Please refer to Rogaine website for the competition result and event updates.

Dr. Irene Tang AYP Japan Hiroshima Cycling Expedition 2019 was successfully held from 24th to 31st December 2019 in Hiroshima Prefecture. 10 Hong Kong participants completed a 4-days and 3-nights Gold Level Expeditions Section Assessment Journey. Activity Report>>

Expeditions Annual Seminar on Tactic of holding oversea Expeditions Training Course organized by the Expeditions Section Panel was successfully held on 27th November 2019 (Wednesday) at Pui Ching Middle School. It was our great pleasure to invite Mr. Poon Ka Hang, who is an experienced User Unit Leader and Hiking Expeditions Instructor, to be the guest speaker. The seminar attracted more than 50 Instructors, Assessors and Award Leaders from different Operating Authorities. Activity Report>>

Seminar on “Know more about AED” organized by the Physical Recreation Section Panel has been successfully held on 5th November 2019, Tuesday at The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association. It was our pleasure to have representative Choi Yim Ping, BC C-A&HB as guest speakers. The seminar attracted more than 50 Instructors and Assessors from different Operating Authorities. Activity Report>>

Rogaine Charity Race Photo Exhibition and Forum Sharing Session was successfully held during 27-28 April 2019. We were so grateful to have Mr. Stan TANG, Chairman of Stan Group , Mr. Elton NG, the youngest Hongkonger to conquer Seven Summits and Mr. Elvis MO, photographer for Rogaine, joined the event. We also appreciated the venue sponsorship given by Stan Group. Photo Album>>

AYP, National Geographic and Brand HK have successfully held ‘I SEE HK Photo Camp’ on 19-23 April 2019. Professional National Geographic photographers from all over the world were invited to be the instructors. They taught in total 20 participants to record Hong Kong intangible cultural heritages with photos and represent Hong Kong in their own perspective. Activity Report>>

Dr. Irene Tang AYP Hong Kong – Sri Lanka Exchange Project 2019 was successfully held from 18th to 24th April 2019 at Sinharaja Rainforest in Sri Lanka. 18 Hong Kong and Sri Lankan participants took part in a series of cultural activities to experience mutual traditions and established friendship. Activity Report>>

The 97th Silver Award Presentation has successfully held at Pooi To Middle School today. Our Guest of Honour Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBM, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration has presented silver awards to 313 young people accompanied by Mr. LO Yan-lai, Chairman of AYP. Mr. Lo has also presented The Certificated of Appreciation (3 years and 7 years of services) to 67 helpful volunteers. The Presentation ended in ardent applause of over 500 recipients and guests. Photo Album>>

The CRS Refreshment Training, Visit to Government Flying Service (GFS) was successfully held on 12th April, 2019 (Friday) by the Expedition Instructors Central Registration Unit. There were 22 instructors and assessors from different Operating Authorities participated in this training. They understood more about the daily operations of GFS and the search and rescue service provided. Activity Report>>

‘AYP in ACTION’ was successfully held on 10 March 2019. Despite the undesirable weather conditions, participants and volunteers made it through with strong team spirit! There are 20 teams with about 100 participants took part in the competition. Special thanks must be given to our Organizing Group from Award Network who supported the event. Photo Album>>

Spring Reception 2019 was successfully held at The Cityview on 19 February. We would like to express thanks for the supports of volunteers, Operating Authorities and Government Departments. We also had Lion Dance performance from Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School tonight. All of them were AYP participants. Special thanks to Mr. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, JP, Secretary for Education and Mr. Jack Chan Jick-chi, JP, Under Secretary for Home Affairs who shared the joy of Chinese New Year with us. Photo Album>>

Rogaine Charity Race 2019 organized by The Hong Kong Award for Young People and title sponsored by Stan Group was successfully held on 27 January 2019 (Sunday). Participants and volunteers made it through with steadfast dedication and strong team spirit! There are almost 250 teams with about 800 participants took part in the tournament. Special thanks must be given to our volunteers who supported the event. Photo Album>> Please refer to Rogaine website for the competition result and event updates.

The Hong Kong Award for Young People Charity Golf Day 2019 was successfully held at Hong Kong Golf Club (Fanling) on January 7, 2019. Total 40 golfers participated in the competition supporting local youth development at the same time. The fund raised will support young people aged 14-24 to participate in and complete the internationally recognized Award Scheme. Photo Album>>

Gold Award Presentation 2018 was successfully held on 3rd December 2018 (Monday) at Government House. The Honourable Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet Ngor, GBM, GBS, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, officiated and presented the Gold Award Certificates and Certificate of Recognition to 44 young people and 42 veteran volunteers respectively. A celebration dinner with the theme of “Let’s ‘Gold’ Together!” was organized to celebrate the achievement of the awardees and to encourage the recipients to contribute their talents to AYP continually. We are grateful to the tireless effort offered by Award Network for all the arrangements of the dinner. Gold Award Presentation Photo Album>> Celebration Dinner Photo Album>>

The 5-Section Panels Gathering organized by Award Programmes and Assessment Sub-Committee (APA) was held on 13th October 2018 at Café Bar on 8. The Award would like to take this gathering to appreciate all our volunteers’ great support over the past years. More than 50 volunteers joined the lunch gathering. Activity Report>> Photo Album>>

Seminar on “Application and Training in Physical Fitness” organized by the Physical Recreation Section has been successfully held on 10th October 2018, Wednesday at Pui Ching Middle School. It was our pleasure to have Dr. Lobo Louie, Associate Professor from the Department of Sport and Physical Education, Hong Kong Baptist University to be our guest speaker. The seminar attracted more the 60 Instructors and Assessors from different Operating Authorities. Activity report>>

The Residential Project was successfully held from 5th August to 9th Aug 2018. 17 participants joined to experience the sustainable life and 9 of them were disabled participants (mentally disabled and/ or autism). Through getting along with one another, participants established good relations. It must be a unforgettable experience for them all. Activity report>>

A 8-day and 7-night culture exchange project to Nepal was successfully held between 1 August and 9 August 2018. 10 Hong Kong Gold Award participants traveled to different places in Nepal with 1 Nepal Gold Award holder. Participants visited Kathmandu, Namo Buddha and local schools to have different cultural exchange activities. Participants stayed in Nepali homes in Patlekhet to experience village life. During the trip, Hong Kong participants spent valuable time with local families and friends and built up friendship with each other. Activity Report>> Activity Report Slide>>

Third son of the Queen Elizabeth II, His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO visited Hong Kong on 8th June as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation. During this historic visit, HRH The Earl of Wessex not only visited one of the school partner of The Hong Kong Award for Young People, Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Morninghope School and officiated the unveiling ceremony of “Reading Train”, but also meet youngsters participating the Award, as well as Award Council members and other supporters in order to have a better understanding on the positive effects that this program has brought to their physical and mental development. Photo Album>>

Expeditions Section Panel will organize a series of Canoeing Expeditions Route Exploration activities in the year of 2018/2019 in order to explore routes and campsites for canoeing expeditions. The first exploration was successfully held in Sai Kung on 20th May, 2018 Sunday. Ten Expeditions Instructors canoed throughout the sea area in Sai Kung under the guidance of Mr. Lau Kwok Wah, our Senior Canoeing Expeditions Instructor. Activity report>>

Expeditions Annual Seminar on Adventure Based Counseling skills organized by Expeditions Section Panel was successfully held on 15th May, 2018 Tuesday at The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association Headquarters. It was a great pleasure to have Mr. Tung Ho Yin, who is Registered Adventure Based Counseling Practitioner as well as Hiking Expeditions Instructor, to be our guest speaker. The talk attracted more than 100 Instructors, Assessors and Award Leaders from different Operating Authorities. Activity report>>

A promotion day was held on 8th May 2018 in Po Kwong School in order to introduce AYP to disabled students through games. Students actively participated in all the activities. On Saturday Morning in the same week, students also joined a hiking day to experience the fun of hiking. Activity report>>

The 96th Silver Award Presentation, officiated by The Hon Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, GBM, GBS, JP, the Chief Secretary for Administration, was successfully held on 24 April 2018 (Tuesday) at Pui Ching Primary School, Kowloon. This time we have 352 Silver Awardees and 75 recipients of Certificate of Appreciation (7 years’ & 3 years’ service). The Presentation ended in ardent applause of over 500 recipients and guests. Photo Album>>

Spring Reception 2018 was successfully held at The Cityview on 28 February. We would like to express thanks for the supports of volunteers, Operating Authorities and Government Departments. Special thanks to Mr. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, JP and Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, JP who shared the joy of Chinese New Year with us. The Cheque Presentation Ceremony of Dr. Irene Tang AYP International Exchange Programme Fund was sucessfully held during the event. Mr. Lo Yan-lai, Chairman of the Award Council represented the Award Scheme to receive the cheque from Dr. Irene Tang. Photo Album>>

2018 Rogaine6 organized by The Hong Kong Award for Young People was successfully held on 4 February 2018 (Sunday). Participants and volunteers made it through with steadfast dedication and strong team spirit! There are almost 200 teams with about 600 participants took part in the tournament. Special thanks must be given to our volunteers who supported the event. Photo Album>> Please refer to Rogaine website for the competition result and event updates.

The Hong Kong Award for Young People Charity Golf Day 2018 was successfully held at Hong Kong Golf Club (Fanling) on ​​January 22, 2018. More than 50 golfers participated in the competition supporting local youth development at the same time. All fund raised will support young people aged 14-24 to participate in and complete the internationally recognized Award Scheme.