Updated: 17 November, 2008
Hong Kong
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Recipients of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Honours and Awards Official site, includes illustrations List of all recipients since 1997 |
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Orders, Decoarations and Medal of Hong Kong Megan Robertson |
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"This medal,
issued by the government of Hong Kong, was awarded to members of the
Army and Navy, together with selected civilians, for services during
the outbreak of bubonic plague in the colony between May and September
1894. The award was not allowed to be worn when in uniform. Similar in
size to many other official campaign awards, the award was issued in
gold to officers and senior civilians, and in silver for other
recipients. About 45 of the former and 400 of the latter were issued.
Lots of information on this medal, including a partial list of
recipients. Website of the KSLI. |
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Louis Cha awarded French honor of arts Prolific author Louis Cha and 13 prominent Hong Kong personalities received the French honor of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of their significant contributions to furthering the development of French arts and culture in Hong Kong and China's mainland. The French Minister of Culture and Communications Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, who presented the honors at a ceremony here, awarded Louis Cha the high rank of Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Louis Cha, whose novels have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, has a long and distinguished career in literature. He is an honorary professor at five universities and has won many international honors, including medal of Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur from the French government. The other 13 personalities were awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of their work on the 16-member Honorary Committee-Hong Kong of "The Year of France in China." Among those were Lee Shau Kee, Chairman & Managing Director of Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd, and Vincent Lo, Chairman of Shui On Group Ltd. news.xinhuanet.com 13 Oct 04 |
Chinese Mogul gets top french honour on the quiet Hong Kong tycoon and Asia's richest man Li Ka-shing, whose Hutchison Whampoa conglomerate dominates Hong Kong commerce, received the Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur in honour of his contribution to the promotion of trade and culture between France, China and Hong Kong. expatica.com 25 Jan 05
Seven named to Honours Committee Leung Chun-ying, Cheng Yiu-tong, Charles Lee, Dr Leong Che-hung, James Kung, Edward Chen and Raymond Ch'ien have been appointed as Honours Committee members for 2006. Chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration, the committee considers all nominations for recommendation for an honour or award, which are given to individuals in recognition of their significant contribution to Hong Kong and for their dedicated public and community service. Other committee members are the Financial Secretary, Secretary for Home Affairs, Public Service Commission Chairman and Chief Executive's Office Director or Permanent Secretary. news.gov.hk 23 Dec 05
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Chief Executive presents honours to 265 people Chief Executive Donald Tsang presented honours and awards to 265 recipients. Among the recipients, three received the Grand Bauhinia Medal. They are Charles Lee, Leo Lee and Tung Chee Hwa (pictured left). Six received the Gold Bauhinia Star, three received Medals for Bravery (Gold) (two were family members of respective recipients), 21 the Silver Bauhinia Star, 44 the Bronze Bauhinia Star, and 10 received Distinguished Service Medals for Disciplined Services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Meanwhile, 47 people were awarded Meritorious Service Medals for Disciplined Services and the ICAC, 60 the Medal of Honour, 40 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 31 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service. Click here for the 2006 Honours. news.gov.hk 28 Oct 06 |
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Honours
List 2007
A total of 286 people have been accorded awards in this year's Honours list. Complete list in pdf format |
Director Wong Kar-Wai inducted into French Legion of Honor in Cannes France's culture minister inducted Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wai into the Legion of Honor on Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival, praising him for inventing a new language of cinema. The "In the Mood for Love" director, who is president of Cannes' jury this year, was named a knight of the Legion of Honor. "You invented a new form of cinema, a new language, a new form of writing in ink and in lighting, which have moved audiences and paved the way for a new generation of filmmakers," Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres told Wong. daily.news.ro 22 May 06
