On 8 December 2016, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted its Gala Dinner 2016/17 and the Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards Presentation Ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. At the dinner, the University presented the Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards to 10 Chinese mainland entrepreneurs. Themed "Opening Minds • Shaping the Future – Our Participation in National Development", the dinner was attended by over 700 distinguished guests, alumni, staff and friends of PolyU with its proceeds designated to support the University's development.
Organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Foundation (PolyU Foundation), the dinner was officiated by Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR Ms Qiu Hong, PolyU Council Chairman Mr Chan Tze-ching, PolyU President Prof. Timothy W. Tong, Chairman of the PolyU Foundation Dr Patrick Poon Sun-cheong, Chairman of the PolyU Court and Co-chairman of the Organising Committee (OC) Prof. Roy Chung Chi-ping, the other Co-chairman Mr Johnny Yeung Chi-hung and members of the OC, as well as members of the Governing Committee of the PolyU Foundation.
The event also marked the presentation of the Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards to recognise outstanding mainland entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to business and industry, technological and social development. The Awards scheme creates opportunities for local and mainland entrepreneurs to exchange and explore business opportunities. This year, the awardees came from seven mainland provinces. (Please refer to the Appendix for the full list of awardees).
Highlights of the event included a variety of musical performances, including Guzheng performance by Dr Raymond Chan and Dr Lunlun Zou, as well as singing by Miss Cally Kwong, Dr Allen Shi Lop-tak, Dr Aaron Shum and Mr Jasper Tsang Yok-shing together with the President's Band comprising Prof. Timothy W. Tong, PolyU students and alumni. A climax of the evening was the live auction conducted by Ms Mei Mei, Specialist of Fine Art of Sotheby's and Prof. Roy Chung Chi-ping. The auction items included premium wines, high jewelry and watches, and exquisite artworks sponsored by German Pool (HK) Limited, Prince Jewellery and Watch Company Limited, Ms Shirley Chan Suk-ling, Ms Fiona Cheung Sum-yu, Mr Louis Mak Law-mo and Dr Raymond Wong. A mini exhibition was also held to showcase PolyU's innovations and research, education programmes and service-learning initiatives that have contributed to the advancement of the nation.
The event owed its success to the generous support of sponsors, including Diamond Sponsors Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited and Dr Patrick S.C. Poon and Mrs Wendy Poon, Ruby Sponsor Fujian Septwolves Group Co., Ltd, Gold Sponsors Kunming Shining Star Group, Qiandong Rare Earth Group Co., Ltd and Win Hanverky Holdings Limited, various Pearl and Crystal Sponsors, as well as sponsors of VIP tickets, gifts and performances.
The PolyU Foundation was officially established on 1 July 2014 with an aim to supporting PolyU in the improvement of facilities and resources, promotion of research and development, and furthering the all-round development and competitiveness of students. It serves to recognise and connect supporters and friends of the University.
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Mr Wang Youjun Chairman and President of Beijing Watchdata System Co., Ltd |
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Mr Niu Xinmin Chairman of Wanhua Enterprise |
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Mr Li Yuming Chairman of Kunming KaiXuanLi Investment Co., Ltd |
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Mr Zhou Yibing President of Digital China Information Service Company Ltd |
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Mr Zhou Haijiang Co-chairman and President of Hongdou Group Co., Ltd |
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Mr Jing Zhu Chairman of Haima Investment Group Co., Ltd
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Ms Zhai Meiqing President of Heungkong Group Ltd
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Mr Deng Weilin Chairman of Shenzhen Hongye Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd
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Mr Zhong Yu Chairman of Kangde Xin Composite Material Co., Ltd
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Mr Su Yongqiang Chairman and President of Hongwuhuan Group Co., Ltd
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