Introduction
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has nurtured graduates who excel in a diverse range of professions for the betterment of society. Organised by CityU Alumni Relations Office, the biennial Distinguished Alumni Award (Award) was first launched in 2009 to honour outstanding alumni who had made distinctive contributions to their professions, the University and the community. The 7th Award is scheduled for 2021.Nomination
Nomination of the Award for 2021 is now open and should be submitted to the Alumni Relations Office of CityU by the postmark deadline of 31 August 2021.Nomination form can be downloaded at www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/daa/nomination_form.pdf or obtained from CityU campus: Alumni Relations Office, Human Resources Office and Run Run Shaw Library.
Eligibility of Nominee
The nominee for the Award must be a graduate of CityU who has successfully completed a full-time or part-time programme and attained an academic award conferred by CityU.
Eligibility of Proposer
Each nomination shall be proposed by:
- a bona fide graduate of CityU; or
- a current full-time staff member of CityU; or
- a current Council Member or Court Member of CityU; or
- an Honorary Doctor or Honorary Fellow of CityU.
Each proposer can submit more than one nomination. However, the proposer cannot nominate himself/herself or be a member of the Panel of Judges.
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Selection Procedures and Criteria
Selection Procedures
- The Selection Consultant will examine the nominations and make recommendation to the Panel of Judges for final assessment.
- Shortlisted candidates may be requested to attend an interview. The University may contact them direct.
- The University may request verification of the information provided.
- Consent of the selected nominee(s) will be obtained before finalising the list of award recipient(s).
- Information of the award recipient(s) will be kept confidential until the announcement of the selection results is made by the University.
Selection Criteria
The major selection criteria include:- the nominee’s personal achievements and contributions to his/her profession/career;
- the nominee’s contributions to CityU; and
- the nominee’s contributions to the community.
- The proposer is required to provide sufficient and accurate information for the nomination.
- The decision made by the Panel of Judges shall be final and binding.
- Reason(s) for granting or not granting the Award to a nominee will not be released.
- An Award granted may be withdrawn at the absolute discretion of CityU should it be deemed necessary.
- CityU reserves all rights to modify the arrangements, rules and criteria of the Award.
Panel of Judges and Selection Consultant
Panel of Judges
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Dr CHUNG Shui-ming, GBS, JP Ms Quince CHONG Wai-yan, JP Mr Simon HUI Hing-tak Professor Way KUO Professor Matthew LEE Kwok-on Dr Daniel YIP Chung-yin, JP Selection Consultant
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Announcement of Results
List of award recipient(s) will be publicly announced in due course. All award recipient(s) and their proposer(s) will be invited to attend the Award Presentation Ceremony.
Recognition for Award Recipient(s) and Proposer(s)
Each award recipient will receive a “Distinguished Alumni Award” trophy and his/her achievements and contributions will be publicly honoured. The proposer of each award recipient will receive a souvenir in recognition of his/her nomination.Enquiry
Alumni Relations Office, City University of Hong Kong
| Address: |
Room 11-221, 11/F Lau Ming Wai Academic Building City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Tel: | (852) 3442 6132 |
| Email: | aro@cityu.edu.hk |
| Website: | www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/daa |
Please refer to the Award website for updates.
Previous Award Recipients
Recipient of 6th Distinguished Alumni Award (2019)
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Recipient of 5th Distinguished Alumni Award (2017)
Recipients of 4th Distinguished Alumni Award (2015)
Recipients of 3rd Distinguished Alumni Award (2013)
Recipients of 2nd Distinguished Alumni Award (2011)
Recipients of 1st Distinguished Alumni Award (2009)