The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) Silver Award Presentation Ceremony 2026 was successfully held on 7 May at Pui Ching Middle School. A total of 428 Silver Award recipients this year marks an eleven-year high, which is truly encouraging. The ceremony was honoured to have Mr. Chan Kwok-ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration, as our Guest of Honour, together with Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, BBS, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, JP, Vice-Chairman, and other distinguished guests, who witnessed and celebrated the outstanding achievements of our Award recipients. At the ceremony, Silver Award Recipients Wu Sze Kwan, together with students from Pui Ching Middle School, delivered an impassioned and courageous a cappella performance. Entitled “Ride the wave. Find your pace!”, the performance echoed the theme of the ceremony, showcasing the boundless potential of young people as they navigate challenges and break through at their own pace.

AYP held the Spring Reception 2026 today at The Cityview. We were very honoured to invite Miss MAK Mei Kuen, Alice, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, to be our Guest of Honour once again. Mr. Andy KWOK Wing Leung, BBS, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor PANG Wing Seng, MH, JP, Vice-Chairman of Award Council and Dr. Philip MA Ching Yeung, BBS, Honorary Treasurer of Award Council also shared the joy of Chinese New Year with around 200 guests and AYP supporters. This year also marks the AYP 65th Anniversary. To celebrate this double happiness, the venue was specially decorated with a peach theme, symbolising joy and fulfilment. We also invited students from Ying Wa College to perform a Chinese drum show. Their powerful beats brought vibrant energy to AYP 65th Anniversary! Thank you everyone for your continued support. We hope you will continue to work closely with AYP and join forces to promote youth development. Wishing you all good luck in the Year of the Horse and every success! Photo Album >>

Supported by the HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland, the AYP Huizhou Innovation, Technology and Industry Exploration Tour was successfully concluded. During this 2-Day-1-Night programme, 50 participants visited several leading enterprises, government agencies, and local cultural sites. Participants gained valuable insights into the strengths, key success factors, and latest trends of Huizhou’s industrial sector. This experience also broadened their perspectives and further strengthened interregional exchanges.

Organised by The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) and title sponsored by the BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited, the “BOC Life Wild in the City Orienteering Challenge 2026 | AYP 65th Anniversary Proudly Presents,” together with the “Nostalgic Kowloon” Carnival, concluded successfully on 25 January 2026. As a highlight event of the 2025 youthfest@HK and the inaugural event celebrating AYP’s 65th anniversary, the Challenge attracted over 1,500 participants, including challengers, volunteers, family members and friends across the age from 6 to 75, all joining hands for a meaningful cause. We were honoured to have Ms. Alice Mak, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs; Mr. Kwok Wing Leung, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Award Council; Mr. Wilson Tang, Chief Executive of BOC Life; and Ms. Grace Yu, MH, Chairman of 65th Anniversary Celebration Organising Committee of AYP, to officiate at the lighting and starting gun ceremony, marking the exciting commencement of the AYP 65th anniversary celebrations. This year’s event was held in Kowloon for the first time, guiding participants through Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po, and Kowloon City District. Through orienteering, participants explored the community’s history, culture, and natural landscapes, such as the Hau…

The Gold Award Presentation 2025 was successfully held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on 22 January. We were honoured to have The Honourable John Lee Ka Chiu, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, to be our Guest of Honour and recognise the diligence of Gold Awardees and 10 years‘ Long Service Volunteers! We appreciated Mr. Joe CHOW Yat Ming, PMSM, Commissioner of Police and Honorary Adviser, Mr. Clarence Leung Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, BBS, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, JP, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, and Award Council Members for witnessing the wonderful moments of our awardees! We are pleased to announce that this year has seen a 15-year high, with 87 Gold Awardees. We hope that all Gold Awardees will continue to make full use of the AYP platform and apply the valuable experience gained through AYP as motivation to pursue their dreams

Organised by AYP and funded by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation, the “Soar Beyond Limits” CAAC Civil Remote Pilot License Course has been successfully held from 17 to 20 June. Over four days and three nights, 40 youths from Hong Kong explored the development potential of the low-altitude economy through a comprehensive programme combining theory and hands-on practice. The participants visited two industry-leading companies in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and also assembled medium-sized drones which gained insights into cutting-edge industrial applications. Under the guidance of the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) certified instructors, they systematically learned drone operation techniques and completed practical missions such as route planning, reconnaissance and delivery. The course also fostered collaboration between participants from Guangdong and Hong Kong, challenging them with the figure-8 flight operations as required by the CAAC drone exam. Through simulated rescue exercises, they practised drone applications in fire detection, firefighting, and emergency response. We look forward to seeing these young talents apply their newfound skills in Hong Kong, soaring to new heights in the low-altitude economy.

The Hong Kong Award for Young People’s Kowloon District Flag Day, held on 7 June, concluded successfully! Mr. Victor PANG Wing Seng, MH, Vice- Chairman of the Award Council, and Ms. Grace YU Ho Wun, MH, Member of the Award Council attended to encourage our volunteers. We sincerely thank all sectors of society for their support and donations! Every contribution will become support for local youth development and growth, encouraging them to explore their dreams, opening up a world of infinite possibilities. The volunteers’ smiles, genuine enthusiasm, and dedication during the event were not only crucial factors in its success but also inspired inspire more people to participate in and understand our AYP youth work. AYP will continue to work hand in hand with all sectors of society, committed to helping young people discover their vast potential and nurturing them to become the next generation of contributors to our society! Photo Album