Medal of Honour (MH)
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Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) Dr YU Sunsay, Jose, GBS, JP Dr YU is awarded the GBM in recognition of his long and outstanding community service to Hong Kong over the past three decades, particularly his continuous and generous support and involvement in the implementation of various community programmes for helping the underprivileged, as well as his concerted efforts in promoting quality academic programmes and all-round development of students in the higher education field. As a highly respected community leader with vision, strong principles and passion, Dr YU has selflessly devoted a tremendous amount of time and resources to public service and strived for the prosperity, harmony and stability of Hong Kong as a whole. Mr HO Tsu-kwok, Charles Mr HO is awarded the GBM in recognition of his distinguished service to the community, particularly his contribution to the media industry. As the Chairman of a renowned media corporation, Mr HO has successfully led his group in providing readers, including the global Chinese communities, with comprehensive and timely news and information through its extensive media network and multi-media platform over the years. Mr HO has also exhibited extensive generosity and continued with the philanthropic tradition of his family in supporting a wide range of community and charitable activities. Page 1 Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) The Honourable Mr Justice Frank STOCK, JP Mr Justice STOCK is awarded the GBS in recognition of his dedicated and distinguished service in the Judiciary, particularly his significant contribution as the Judge in charge of the Constitutional and Administrative Law List in the High Court, and in handling criminal appeal cases in the Court of Appeal as well as his devotion in the development of legal education. Mr Justice STOCK retired as the Vice President of the Court of Appeal after serving over 36 years with the Government and the Judiciary. He is currently a Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal in the Judiciary. The Right Honourable the Lord HOFFMANN Lord HOFFMANN is awarded the GBS in recognition of his dedicated and distinguished service in the Judiciary as a Non-Permanent Judge from Another Common Law Jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. He is regarded as one of the best judges in the history of Common Law and has written many of the leading judgments in the development of many areas of the law. Lord HOFFMANN is currently a Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal and has served in the Judiciary for 16 years. Miss AU King-chi, JP Miss AU is awarded the GBS in recognition of her loyal and distinguished service to the Government and the Hong Kong community. In particular, she has made exemplary contributions in the areas of planning and lands, economic development and financial services. Miss AU is currently the Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services) and has served in the Government for over 31 years. Page 2 Dr CHAN Chung-bun, Bunny, SBS, JP Dr CHAN is awarded the GBS for his long and distinguished public and community service, particularly his dedication and contributions to the Kwun Tong community, promotion of youth development and re-structuring of the Commission on Youth. As the Chairman of Kwun Tong District Council, Dr CHAN has offered constructive and valuable advice to the Government on district administration. He also played a pivotal role in encouraging understanding among political camps as well as facilitating the communication between the Government and members of the public on district issues. Ir Dr WONG Kwok-keung, SBS, JP Ir Dr WONG is awarded the GBS for his long and distinguished public and community service, particularly his dedicated service to the Kowloon City community and his sterling efforts in uniting Guangdong clansmen to serve the community. During his tenure as the Chairman of Kowloon City District Council from 2004 to 2011, he made significant contributions to district administration and the sustainable development of Kowloon City District. As a successful entrepreneur, he has also devoted much effort to the development of the construction sector in Hong Kong. Mr HUNG Chao-hong, Albert, SBS, JP Mr HUNG is awarded the GBS for his long and meritorious community service, particularly his dedication to the promotion of sports development and cultural activities in Hong Kong. Holding senior positions in various prominent sports organisations, Mr HUNG made significant contributions in promoting major sports events in Hong Kong and in fostering sports exchange programmes between Hong Kong and the Mainland. He is a long-standing supporter of cultural programmes and has contributed to promoting music events in Hong Kong. Page 3 Dr LAW Chi-kwong, SBS, JP Dr LAW is awarded the GBS for his long and distinguished public service, particularly his significant contributions to the formulation of poverty alleviation policies in his capacity as member of the Commission on Poverty and Chairperson of the Community Care Fund Task Force. Under Dr LAW’s excellent leadership, the Task Force has provided valuable and constructive advice and suggestions on various strategies and arrangement of the Community Care Fund, as well as on the formulation, implementation and review of assistance programmes. Dr CHOI Koon-shum, Jonathan, BBS, JP Dr CHOI is awarded the GBS for his meritorious public and community service over the years, particularly his exemplary effort in encouraging enterprises, through collaborations with the Government and welfare organisations, to care for the disadvantaged and to foster social harmony. Dr CHOI made significant contributions in promoting the interest of the trade and industry sector and Hong Kong’s economic ties with the Mainland and foreign countries, as well as providing invaluable advice to the Government on policies and directions for the development of small and medium enterprises. Mr Duncan Warren PESCOD, JP Mr PESCOD is awarded the GBS in recognition of his loyal and distinguished service to the Government and the Hong Kong community. In particular, he has made exemplary contributions in the areas of economic and trade, communications and technology, as well as housing. Mr PESCOD retired as the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Housing (Housing) cum Director of Housing after serving 33 years with the Government. Mr YOUNG Lap-moon, Raymond, JP Mr YOUNG is awarded the GBS in recognition of his loyal and distinguished service to the Government and the Hong Kong community. In particular, he has made exemplary contributions in the areas of trade and industry, development and home affairs. Mr YOUNG retired as the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs after serving 32 years with the Government. Page 4 Mr WU Moon-hoi, Marco, SBS Mr WU is awarded the GBS for his distinguished public and community service, particularly his dedication and significant contributions to the Hong Kong Housing Society in his capacity as Vice-Chairman and Chairman since 2006 and 2012 respectively. With profound housing knowledge and experience, Mr WU has been successful in leading the Society in providing affordable housing to the public and pioneered in many areas, such as introducing professional housing management expertise, development of specialised housing and participating in urban renewal, etc. Page 5 Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) The Honourable WONG Kwok-kin, BBS Mr WONG is awarded the SBS for his dedicated and distinguished public and community service, particularly his valuable contributions to the advancement of employees’ rights and benefits as well as fostering harmonious labour relations in Hong Kong. The Honourable CHEUNG Wah-fung, Christopher, JP Mr CHEUNG is awarded the SBS for his dedicated and distinguished public and community service, particularly his valuable contributions to the financial services industry in Hong Kong. The Honourable LIAO Cheung-kong, Martin, JP Mr LIAO is awarded the SBS for his distinguished public and community service, particularly his significant contributions to the development of the quality assurance mechanism underpinning the implementation of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. Dr TONG Yun-kai, BBS Dr TONG is awarded the SBS for his long and distinguished community service, particularly his significant contributions in promoting Confucianism over two decades and his exemplary efforts in the promotion of sports development in Hong Kong. The Honourable Mr Justice Azizul Rahman SUFFIAD Mr Justice SUFFIAD is awarded the SBS for his distinguished and dedicated service in the Judiciary, particularly his contribution in making a number of important reported judgments in his capacity as the Judge in charge of the Personal Injuries List in the Court of First Instance. Mr Justice SUFFIAD is currently Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court and has served in the Judiciary for 16 years. Page 6 The Honourable Mr Justice Peter John LINE Mr Justice LINE is awarded the SBS for his distinguished and dedicated service in the Judiciary, particularly his immense contribution and efficiency in presiding over some of the most difficult criminal cases, as well as his devotion in guiding junior judges. Mr Justice LINE is currently Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court and has served in the Judiciary for over 26 years. Mr SIN Yat-kin, CSDSM Mr SIN is awarded the SBS for his distinguished and dedicated service to the Government and the Hong Kong community. Under his leadership, the Correctional Services Department has been successful in achieving a wide recognition for its professionalism and high standard of service. Mr SIN is currently the Commissioner of Correctional Services and has served in the Government for 35 years. Mr SUEN Kai-cheong, BBS, MH, JP Mr SUEN is awarded the SBS for his long and distinguished public and community service, particularly his significant contributions to Wan Chai District Council and his support to the Government in fostering district administration.