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Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Optometry 2022
Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Optometry 2022
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The School of Optometry of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, formerly known as the Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Department of Radiography and Optometry, was established in 1978. The School of Optometry has been committed to pursuing quality teaching and undertaking impactful research with the dedicated efforts of competent faculty members, clinical staff, and researchers. Our Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry and Doctor of Health Science (Optometry) programmes as well as on-campus teaching clinic are recognized as among the best in Asia. Over the past four decades, the School has nurtured over 1,400 graduates to promote and deliver high-quality vision care to the community.
The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Optometry aims to give public recognition to the outstanding graduates for their professional achievements and significant contributions to the community and their alma mater.
(I) Eligibility
The nominee must be a bona fide graduate who has successfully completed full-time or part-time programme offered by the School of Optometry/Department of Diagnostic Sciences/Department of Radiography and Optometry, PolyU (or its forerunner: Hong Kong Polytechnic), which led to an academic award.
(II) Nomination
(a) Nomination can be made by:
(b) Proposers should have obtained nominees’ consent before submitting the nominations. There is no limit to the number of nominations to be submitted by each proposer. However, the proposer cannot be the candidate himself/herself or a direct relative of the candidate.
(c) The proposer can submit his/her nomination(s) to the School of Optometry via email at so.oaa@polyu.edu.hk with his/her written recommendations and the curriculum vitae of the nominee by 31 October 2021.
(d) Download Nomination Form HERE.
(III) Schedule
Schedule | Activity | Concerned Party |
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By September 2021 |
Call for nominations |
School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
By 31 October 2021 |
Submission of nomination(s) |
Proposer |
By mid-December 2021 |
Selection of awardees |
Panel of Judges,School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
By late December 2021 |
Result announcement |
School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
(IV) Award Categories and Selection Criteria
There are four award categories, namely “Professional Achievement”, “Entrepreneurial Achievement”, “Scholarly Achievement” and “Community Service Achievement”. Selection criteria for each category are listed below.
Selection is based on the nominee’s accomplishments in his/her personal achievements in the field, contributions to the community, and support and contributions to the School of Optometry/Department of Diagnostic Sciences/Department of Radiography and Optometry and PolyU.
Award Category | Description |
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Professional Achievement |
This category recognises alumni who have attained distinguished achievements, demonstrated exemplary leadership and made a strong impact on their profession/ industry. |
Entrepreneurial Achievement |
This category recognises alumni who have demonstrated outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship, founded and advanced business or technology ventures with social impact. |
Scholarly Achievement |
This category recognises alumni scholars who have made notable scholarly or research contributions in their disciplines, with proven track record and excellent reputation in the field. |
Community Service Achievement |
This category recognises alumni who have made impactful contributions to the communities, or demonstrated an extraordinary level of commitment, volunteerism and/or philanthropy for promoting the wellbeing of the communities. |
Remarks:
(V) Award Title
The awardees will be honoured with:
Award Title | Awardees |
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Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement/ Entrepreneurial Achievement/Scholarly Achievement/ Community Service Achievement of PolyU School of Optometry
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For awardees aged 40 or above by the end of the award year. |
Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement/ Entrepreneurial Achievement/Scholarly Achievement/ Community Service Achievement of PolyU School of Optometry |
For awardees aged under 40 by the end of the award year. |
The awardees of the current year will be nominated to the Faculty Award.
(VI) Enquiry
For enquiries, please contact the School of Optometry of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University at so.oaa@polyu.edu.hk .
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