Eligibility
The nominated candidate must be 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, 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.
Selection Criteria and Award Categories
The selection of the Award considers two criteria:
- Support and Contribution to PolyU: This key criterion considers nominee’s support and contribution 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.
- 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 recognizes 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.
Nomination and Selection Schedule
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) is now inviting nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU ISE 2025. Please download the Nomination Form and return it to mylene-yu-yee.ho@polyu.edu.hk with all required supplementary documents on or before 31 July 2025.
Selection for the Department Award will be conducted in August 2025.
Panel of Judges
A panel of judges, comprising both internal and external members, will be formed to examine the nominations and assess candidates’ qualifications and performance for the awards.
Enquiries
Ms Mylene Ho
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Email: mylene-yu-yee.ho@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 2766 4983
