Four FLASS students recognised by the President’s Commendation Scheme 2023/24

The University announced on 7 June the list of awardees for the President’s Commendation Scheme for the 2023/24 academic year, which recognises students’ outstanding achievements in areas beyond academic studies. In this year’s edition, one student from FLASS received the President’s Commendation Award – the Scheme’s highest level of recognition – for her distinguished performance in sports, while another three students were awarded the President’s Appreciation Award. Two students from other faculties were also awarded the President’s Commendation Award.

President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin offered his congratulations to all awardees. “EdUHK is determined to promote students’ whole-person development. The awardees have demonstrated their courage in facing challenges and striving for excellence on campus, as well as commitment to serve the community in their daily lives. We hope that they will continue to use their strengths to radiate positive energy and contribute to society.”

The Acting Dean of Students, Vice President (Research and Development) Professor Chetwyn Chan Che-hin also showed his appreciation to the awardees for their excellence. “The students perfectly highlight the diverse and vibrant campus life at EdUHK, enabling students to showcase their talents and excel in various fields, to unleash their potential and demonstrate outstanding abilities in different domains,” he said.

 

Wong Man-ching, a student in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education) programme (BEd(PE)) at the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE), received the President’s Commendation Award (Sports) for her long-held passion for playing beach volleyball. “This serves as a reward for all the effort I have put in. I hope it will also help increase students' awareness of beach volleyball,” the beach volleyball player said.

 

Emily Cheung Yu-yi, studying for a Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies) degree at the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS), is one of the awardees of the President’s Appreciation Award. “With a mindset of not being too concerned with trivial matters, I try to understand individuals’ needs by actively participating in serving schools and the community. This enables me to help myself and others,” she said.

 

Sze Yan-yee, also a student in the BEd(PE) programme at HPE, is a recipient of the President’s Appreciation Award. She is passionate about handball. “Whenever I hold a handball, I cast all my worries aside. I am proud of this award, which helps motivate me to face challenges head-on,” the handball player said.

 

Tam Tsz-wai, a student in the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) programme hosted by the Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES), was awarded the President’s Appreciation Award. She is a dedicated female dragon boat athlete. “Engaging in dragon boat racing not only develops my fighting spirit but also pushes me to constantly improve myself!" she said.

The President’s Commendation Scheme is open to all full-time students enrolled at EdUHK. It recognises students’ performance in the areas of Arts and Culture, Community Service, Leadership, Sports, and Innovation, Science and Technology. Since its inception in 2010, over 140 students and groups have been awarded. 

For brief biographies of the awardees in the 2023/24 academic year, please click here.