Profiles of FH recipients

Ms Doris Leung Shuk-yi is an award-winning and pioneering social entrepreneur and the founder of Diamond Cab, the first wheelchair-accessible taxi service company in Hong Kong. Over the past 12 years, Ms Leung’s work has inspired the taxi industry within Hong Kong to recognise the need of wheelchair users, substantially improving the availability of barrier-free taxis in the territory. Currently, with over 100 wheelchair-accessible taxis operating throughout Hong Kong, Diamond Cab has set the benchmark of running quality private hire vehicles with care, thoughtfulness and empathy. Ms Leung’s success has demonstrated how businesses are made better when entrusted with a social mission, especially with the untapped potential of customised transportation service in an ageing society. The innovative approach adopted by Ms Leung has contributed tremendously to supporting the social welfare and ageing care sectors, showcasing the potential for innovation and local ingenuity to bring about fundamental changes and policy shifts. Empowered by the knowledge of language and communication she acquired at PolyU, she practised what she learnt to curate the social entrepreneurial journey of Diamond Cab with a long-lasting impact to make the world better for the elderly, disabled and those in need.

Since 2010, Mr Peter Niu has gained worldwide recognition for his unique approach to teaching in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools. In 2012, he hosted the first inter-school Chinese character dictation contest in Hong Kong. He has also coached students for the World Scholars Cup, an international academic tournament; his team ended up winning the world team championship and two individual global championships. As a passionate educator, he developed Niu Xiaozi AR Chinese Flash Cards, an interactive teaching aid patented in both the U.S. and Hong Kong. It is used by more than 200 schools and kindergartens worldwide and earned him the Asia International Innovative Invention Gold Award in 2019. Hosting academic workshops himself and serving as a keynote speaker in workshops and seminars at home and abroad, Mr Niu has been enthusiastic to share his teaching experiences with other educators since 2012. Thanks to his contribution to the education sector, he garnered the Hong Kong Outstanding Youth Teacher Award in 2018.

Born in Zhejiang province, China, Mr Zhang Quan received his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from East China Normal University in Shanghai in 2011, and obtained his Master of Arts degree in Chinese Culture from PolyU in 2012. During his study in Hong Kong, he co-founded the website “Gang Piao Quan”, which is now the most popular online community for Mainland Chinese in Hong Kong. Being the founder and CEO of Twelve Flavors, the largest Sichuan restaurant chain in Hong Kong, Mr Zhang has extensive experience in upgrading traditional enterprises digitally. He is also devoted to promoting Chinese Culture with food while facilitating cultural exchanges between young people in Hong Kong and mainland China. Deeply caring for Chinese migrants in Hong Kong and the wellbeing of his professional community, he once served as a Council Member of the Hong Kong Quality and Talent Migrants Association, and the Chairman of the Hotel and Catering Industry Committee.