The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award aims to give recognition to distinguished graduates of PolyU for great distinction in their respective areas, dedicated support to their alma mater, as well as impactful contributions to the wider community.
The Award is organised at Department, Faculty / School, and University levels.
The selection of the Department Award and Faculty / School Award will be conducted independently from that of the University Award.
Department Award
The nomination and selection of Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department will start soon.
Faculty / School Award
Recipients of Department Awards, and graduates who have completed programmes offered at Faculty / School level, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), as well as Doctorate programmes, are eligible for nomination to the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Faculty / School. The nomination and selection will start soon.
University Award
The University Award recognises alumni who have made significant and sustained contributions to the University and the wider community through their achievements in respective areas. The selection will consider nominations from Faculties and Schools, and open nominations which are endorsed by the Senior Management Executives (SME) of the University. Open nominations for Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award are now invited for submission till 15 August 2025.
University Award Nomination Form
Eligibility
The nominated candidate must be a graduate who has successfully completed full-time or part-time programme offered by PolyU (or its forerunners: Hong Kong Government Trade School, Hong Kong Technical College, Hong Kong Polytechnic) which led to academic award accredited by the respective Institution.
The proposer can be PolyU graduate, Honorary Graduate, University Fellow, PolyU staff, current PolyU Council and Court member, and current Advisory Committee member. There is no limit to the number of nominations to be submitted by each proposer. However, the proposer cannot be the candidate himself/herself.
Selection Criteria
The selection of the Award considers two criteria:
(1) Support and Contribution to PolyU: This criterion considers nominee’s extent of support and contribution to PolyU.
(2) Achievement Areas: Three achievement areas serve as a framework for assessing nominee’s achievements in the concerned areas. They include Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurial Achievement, and Scholarly Achievement.
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Achievement Area |
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| Professional Achievement | This achievement area recognises alumni who have attained distinguished achievements, demonstrated exemplary leadership, and made a strong impact on their profession / industry / society. |
| Entrepreneurial Achievement | This achievement area recognises alumni who have demonstrated outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as founded or advanced business or technology ventures with impact. |
| Scholarly Achievement | This achievement area recognises alumni scholars who have made notable scholarly or research contributions in their disciplines, with proven track record and excellent reputation in the field. |
Candidates who are aged at/under 40 in the award selection year would be eligible for the Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award.
Selection Committee
A Selection Committee, comprising both internal and external members, will be formed at respective levels to examine the nominations and assess candidates’ qualifications and performance for the awards.
Enquiry
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Department Award |
Respective Departments |
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Faculty / School Award |
Respective Faculties and Schools |
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University Award |
Alumni Affairs Office |
Notes: The bestowal of an award is subject to the individual merits of candidates. No award shall be given out in a certain category if no suitable candidate is identified.
