The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, presented honours and awards to 265 recipients at the 2018 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony held at Government House today (October 27). Mrs Lam congratulated all recipients of honours and awards and expressed her appreciation of their distinguished achievements in their respective fields and contributions to Hong Kong.
Among the recipients, four received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, eight the Gold Bauhinia Star, 19 the Silver Bauhinia Star, four the Medal for Bravery (Silver), 11 the Distinguished Service Medal for the disciplined services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), 39 the Bronze Bauhinia Star and nine the Medal for Bravery (Bronze).
In addition, 43 recipients received the Meritorious Service Medal for the disciplined services and the ICAC, 59 the Medal of Honour, 47 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 22 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service.
The 2018 Honours List was issued earlier on July 1 (www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201807/01/P2018063000485.htm).
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