The nomination period for the Outstanding Alumni Award of the PolyU Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology 2024 has commenced. This prestigious award seeks to acknowledge exceptional graduates for their noteworthy professional accomplishments and substantial contributions to the community and their alma mater.
Eligibility
The nominated candidate must be a graduate who has successfully completed a full-time or part-time program offered by PolyU (or its forerunners: Hong Kong Government Trade School, Hong Kong Technical College, and Hong Kong Polytechnic) that led to an academic award accredited by the respective institution. The proposer can be a PolyU graduate, Honorary Graduate, University Fellow, PolyU staff, current PolyU Council and Court member, or current Advisory Committee member. There is no limit to the number of nominations that each proposer can submit. However, the proposer cannot be the candidate themselves or a direct relative of the candidate.
Award Categories and Selection Criteria
In addition to honoring distinguished graduates for their excellence in their chosen fields, the Award recognizes the active support of the alumni towards their alma mater. Support and Contribution to PolyU are key selection criteria at all levels. Four specific areas of achievement will be recognized: Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurial Achievement, Scholarly Achievement, and Community Service Achievement. Alumni who are aged at or under 40 will be eligible for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
Award Category
- Professional Achievement: This category recognizes alumni who have attained distinguished achievements, demonstrated exemplary leadership, and made a strong impact on their profession, industry, or society.
- Entrepreneurial Achievement: This category recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as founded or advanced business or technology ventures with impact.
- Scholarly Achievement: This category recognizes alumni scholars who have made notable scholarly or research contributions in their disciplines, with a proven track record and excellent reputation in the field.
- Community Service Achievement: This category recognizes alumni who have made impactful contributions to communities or demonstrated an extraordinary level of commitment, volunteerism, and/or philanthropy for promoting the well-being of communities.
Deadline
The proposer can submit their nomination(s) to the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology via email at ho-yin-edith.ma@polyu.edu.hk, along with their nomination form by 22nd April 2024.
We are excitedly awaiting your nomination to honor our esteemed alumni.
