Nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award 2026 of PolyU Department of English and Communication are now open.

•  Nomination deadline: 4 May 2026

The result of the Department Award will be announced around mid-June 2026.

The nominated candidate must be graduate who has successfully completed full-time or part-time programme offered by PolyU Department of English and Communication (or Department of English before 1 September 2021) (or its forerunners: Hong Kong Government Trade School, Hong Kong Technical College, and 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 or a direct relative of the candidate.

The selection of the Award considers two criteria:

1. Support and Contributions to PolyU: This key criterion considers nominee's support and contributions to PolyU, including his/her leadership and/or support in University event and/or alumni activities, support in advisory committee, teaching, research, or student development, as well as support rendered to PolyU initiatives including financial / in-kind donation, or sponsorship.
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. 

Achievement Area	Description
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.

Alumni who are aged at/under 40 in the award selection year would be eligible for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

Selection Committee will examine the nominations and assess candidates’ qualifications and performance for the awards.

Outstanding Alumni Award 2026 of PolyU Department of English and Communication - Nomination Form (Word)

Email:  catherine.c.law@polyu.edu.hk