On 16 December 2024, the University presented the “Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2024” to the four honourees at Hotel ICON. Over 200 guests attended the award presentation ceremony and dinner, including the distinguished graduates and their families and friends, proposers, senior management and staff members of PolyU, as well as dozens of past award recipients who dedicated their time to celebrate this great occasion together and offered all awardees their sincere congratulations.
Dr Lam Tai-fai, GBS, JP, Council Chairman of PolyU and Chairman of the Award Selection Committee, and Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, BBS, JP, President of PolyU, presented the awards to the four notable alumni. Recipients of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2024, in alphabetical order of surname, are:
- Mr Chiang Tung-keung (Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, CLP Holdings Limited);
- Dr Shen Peng (Founder, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Waterdrop Inc.);
- Mr Banting Sze Wai-pan (Founder and Chairman, Freetech Road Recycling Technology (Holdings) Limited); and
- The Hon. Perry Yiu Pak-leung, MH, JP (Legislative Council Member (Tourism) of the HKSAR; Chairman, China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited).
As this year marks the 30th anniversary of PolyU as a university, the event began with the PolyU Choir gracing the stage with a heartfelt rendition of the “PolyU Song” and video highlights of the PolyU Musical “Forward and Beyond”, celebrating with audience the University’s achievements in nurturing leaders and contributing to society over the decades. In his welcoming address, Prof. Teng expressed his pleasure in meeting all the distinguished guests, and commended the award recipients for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to both their alma mater and society. He also expressed his grateful thanks to the Award Selection Committee, as well as the Faculties and Schools, for their vital role in making the event a success. Seizing this special moment, the award recipients shared their deep appreciation for their proposers, the Award Selection Committee, and PolyU, as well as their gratitude for the unwavering support of their families and friends throughout the years.
The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award aims to give recognition to distinguished graduates of PolyU and its forerunners. Since its launch in 1996, 109 graduates have been honoured for great distinction in their respective fields, dedicated support to their alma mater, as well as impactful contributions to the wider community. They are fitting testament to PolyU’s accomplishments in nurturing leaders for Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. Please visit here for details of the Award.
Please click here to watch videos featuring each awardee, and click here to view the event photos. More photos and videos will be uploaded onto our website and social media channels – stay tuned.
