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In the Honours List announced by the HKSAR Government this July, more than 40 distinguished members of the PolyU community were recognised with prestigious awards or appointed as Justices of the Peace, in acknowledgement of their outstanding contributions and pivotal roles in Hong Kong’s development.

 

Among this year’s honourees are Professor the Honourable John Leong Chi-yan, University Fellow and former Council Member of PolyU, and Dr the Honourable Charles Yeung Chun-kam, Honorary Life President of the PolyU Foundation and former Court Member of PolyU. They both received the notable Grand Bauhinia Medal, the highest award under the HKSAR Honours and Awards System, in recognition of their lifelong and highly significant contributions to the well-being of Hong Kong.

 

The 2025 list also includes PolyU Court Members Mr Irons Sze and Dr Henry Tan, as well as Council Member the Honourable Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, who were awarded the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Bauhinia Stars respectively, in recognition of their exceptional achievements and leadership in their respective fields.

 

In addition, other esteemed members of the PolyU community, including Council and Court members, Foundation members, University Fellows, alumni, and supporters, were acknowledged for their significant impact on Hong Kong’s progress and prosperity.

 

Congratulations to all PolyU members on the HKSAR Honours List 2025 (listed in alphabetical order of last name below):

 

Grand Bauhinia Medal

Professor the Honourable John Leong Chi-yan, GBM, GBS, JP

  • University Fellow

  • Former Council Member

Dr the Honourable Charles Yeung Chun-kam, GBM, GBS, JP

  • Honorary Life President (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

  • Former Court Member

Gold Bauhinia Star

Mr Karson Choi Ka-tsan, GBS, BBS, JP

  • Life Member (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Dr Colin Lam Ko-yin, GBS, SBS

  • Ordinary Member (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

Mr Irons Sze, GBS, BBS, JP

  • Court Member

  • Senior Member (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

  • University Fellow

Silver Bauhinia Star

Professor John Chai Yat-chiu, SBS, BBS, JP

  • University Fellow

  • Former Council Member

Ms Ko Pui-shuen, SBS, BBS, JP

  • Honorary Life President (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

The Honourable Jimmy Ng Wing-ka, SBS, BBS, JP

  • Former Council Member

Dr Henry Tan, SBS, BBS, JP

  • Court Member

  • Life Member (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

  • University Fellow

The Honourable Tony Tse Wai-chuen, SBS, BBS, JP

  • Alumnus, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

Mr Wong Ting-chung, SBS, BBS, JP

  • Life Member (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Bronze Bauhinia Star

The Honourable Chan Siu-hung, BBS, JP

  • Alumnus, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Ordinary Member (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

Ms Chak Mei-hing, BBS

  • Ordinary Member (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

The Honourable Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, BBS, JP

  • Council Member

Mr Laurence Li Lu-jen, BBS, JP

  • University Fellow

  • Former Council Member

  • Former Court Member

Mr So Chung-ping, BBS, MH

  • Honorary Life Chairman (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

  • University Fellow

Mrs Christy Tung Ng Ling-ling, BBS, JP

  • Senior Member (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

Mr Albert Wong Hak-keung, BBS

  • Senior Member (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Ir Allen Yeung Tak-bun, BBS, JP

  • Ordinary Member (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Mr Ricky Yeung Yiu-fai, BBS, JP

  • Alumnus, Department of Building and Real Estate

Hong Kong Police Medal for Meritorious Service

Ms Hidey Law Lai-seung, PMSM

  • Alumna, Department of Management and Marketing

Hong Kong Fire Services Medal for Meritorious Service

Mr Cheu Yu-kok, FSMSM

  • Alumnus, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Medal of Honour

Mrs Amy Chan Kung Wai-ying, MH

  • Alumna, School of Design

Mr Henry Cheng Wai-hong, MH

  • Honorary Life President (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Mr Eugene Fong Yick-jin, MH

  • Life Member (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Ms Leung Fung-yu, MH

  • Alumna, Department of Applied Social Sciences

Mr Joseph Lo Kin-ching, MH

  • Court Member

  • Senior Member (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

  • University Fellow

  • Alumnus, School of Accounting and Finance

Mr Rexon Luk Lai-wa, MH

  • Alumnus, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mr Ma Ching-cheng, MH

  • Honorary Life President (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Mr Ng Choi-wah, MH

  • Ordinary Member (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Mr Siu Muk-lung, MH

  • Ordinary Member (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

Ms Judith Yu, MH

  • Honorary Life Vice President (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

Chief Executive’s Commendation for Government/Public Service

Mr Kevin Chan Sau-yan

  • Alumnus, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering

Mr Cheu Yu-kok, FSMSM

  • Alumnus, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Mr Bradan Kwok Chi-kwan

  • Alumnus, Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, and Faculty of Business

Mr Roger Ngan Chi-wing

  • Honorary Life Vice President (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

Justice of the Peace

Dr Raymond Chan Wai-man

  • Honorary Life Vice President (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Dr Cheng Chung-ngam

  • Alumnus, Faculty of Business

Dr Kenneth Chu Ting-kin, BBS

  • Honorary Life Chairman (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Dr Steve Chuang Tzu-hsiung

  • Senior Member (Individual member) of PolyU Foundation

  • Alumnus, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mr Fong Chun-man, MH

  • Senior Member (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Ms Kuok Hui-kwong

  • Honorary Life President (Organisation member) of PolyU Foundation

Ms Pelene Ng

  • Alumna, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering