Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Faculty of Science 2025

The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award aims to give recognition to distinguished graduates of PolyU for great distinction in their chosen fields, active support to their alma mater, as well as impactful contributions to the wider community.

Nomination and Selection

The Award is organisedDepartment, Faculty / School, and University levels.

Department Award

The nomination and selection of the Outstanding Alumni Award of the PolyU Department will be organised by departments. Please contact our departments for details.

Faculty Award

Recipients of Department Awards are eligible for nomination to the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Faculty of Science.

University Award

For details of the University Award, please visit:

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/alumni/connect/opaa/outstanding-polyu-alumni-award-2025/

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.

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.

Achievements 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.

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

Selection Committee

The Selection Committee, comprising both internal and external members, will be formed for award selection.

Nomination Deadline

11 Aug 2025