Events Report

With the generous support from Grace Yu Ho Wun Youth Development Fund, AYP co-organised Fly My Way Aviation Summer Camp 2022 Closing Ceremony with Sham Shui Po District Office on 16 August at Hong Kong International Aviation Academy. We are honoured to have Mr Clarence LEUNG Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs; Mr Paul WONG Yan Yin, JP, District Officer (Sham Shui Po); Mr Andy KWOK Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council; Ms Grace YU Ho Wun, Sponsor of Grace Yu Ho Wun Youth Development Fund; Mr Benson LUK Hon Man, Legislative Council Member and Ir Simon Li, BBS, President of Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, to attend and witness students’ achievements. The summer camp enables 100 students studying in Sham Shui Po’s secondary schools to acquire fundamental knowledge of the aviation industry, understand industry prospects and enhance themselves for future development through sharing of aviation industry experts and onsite visits.

In order to align with this year’s theme “ConNat You and Me” and stay connected with our stakeholders, AYP ConNat You and Me Dinner Gathering was successfully held on 13th June. We are honoured to have Mr. Siu Chak Yee, PDSM, PMSM, Commissioner of Police; Mr. Wong Kwok Hing, CSDSM, Commissioner of Correctional Services; Our AYP Team, including Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman of Award Council, Dr. Philip Ma Ching Yeung, Hon. Treasurer of Award Council, together with Honorary Advisers, Award Council Members, Committee Members, and 2017-2022 Retired Council Members attended to gather and look into AYP’s future plans together. With this gathering opportunity, Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman of Award Council presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Retired Council Members of 2020-2022, for showing gratitude to their effort during the pandemic. A Cheque Presentation Ceremony was also held to show appreciation to Ms. Grace Yu Ho Wun, for establishing Grace Yu Ho Wun Youth Development Fund, to help young people expand their horizons and prepare for future career planning.

The Gold Award Presentation 2021 was successfully held at Government House on 11th December. We were honoured to have The Honourable Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, to be our Guest of Honour and presented certificates to Gold Award Recipients and 10 years’ Long Service Volunteers! The journey towards Gold Award was not easy during the pandemic. Awardees strived to challenge themselves to achieve their goals. Congratulations to all of you for your hard work! Photo Album>>

To celebrate AYP’s 60th anniversary, AYP 60th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon was successfully held on 4th December 2021. We are honoured to have Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration to be our Guest of Honour of this luncheon. Mr. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, JP, Secretary for Education; Mr. Caspar Tsui Ying-wai, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs; Mr. Tang Ping-keung, PDSM, JP, Secretary for Security; Mr. Simon Peh Yun-lu, SBS, IDSM, Commissioner, Independent Commission Against Corruption; Mr. Siu Chak-yee, PDSM, PMSM, Commissioner of Police; Mr. Edmond Au Ka-wang, IDSM, Director of Immigration; Ms. Louise Ho Pui-shan, CMSM, Commissioner of Customs and Excise, and Mr. Woo Ying-ming, CSDSM, Commissioner of Correctional Services had attended to celebrate with us. We have also shared the joy of AYP Diamond Jubilee with Special Guests, different members from AYP, long-serving volunteers and Gold Awardees! This year is also the 10th Anniversary of Award Network, making this event truly remarkable! Let’s look forward to 60+1 and more fabulous years together!

Sponsored by Dr. Irene Tang International Exchange Programme Fund and InnoTier (sponsoring green clothing), “Dr. Irene Tang AYP Residential Project Camp – Green to Goal : Create Your Eco Fashion” was successfully held from 24th to 28th August, 2021!  Through a series of training, games and group activities, 24 young participants have turned recycled clothes into different garment products and eventually learnt to have a sustainable lifestyle. The Camp was organized at The HKAYP Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po. By attending different workshops, participants have not only learnt knowledge upon environmental protection and product design, but also made loads of creative and practical garment products. Besides, they understood the importance of teamwork via camp activities, such as high-event ropes course, which helped them completed the product presentation cum charity sale smoothly at the end. The donation from the charity sale will be spent on AYP’s youth development, which supports the Award to organize diversified Residential Projects in the future.

To celebrate our 60th Anniversary, the Graffiti Workshop – AYP Bronze Level Service Section was successfully completed. Local Graffiti Artist – FEVER was invited to introduce graffiti to our participants and teach them painting and calligraphy techniques. At last, participants were gathered at the Expeditions Centre in Sai Kung and completed graffiti on walls. The program encourages them to engage in community work and promotes team spirit.

The Gold Award Presentation 2019 & 2020 was held on 24th April 2021 (Saturday) at Government House. We are honored to have The Hon Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive of HKSAR, to present Certificates to Gold Award recipients and recipients of Certificate of Recognition. There are total 79 Gold Award recipients and 55 devoted volunteers who achieved the Certificate of Recognition. In order to reduce social contact and maintain social distance, a series of precautionary measures were implemented. The presentation was held in 2 sessions and guests of each session were divided into small groups by partitions. Photo album>>

The 99th Silver Award Presentation was successfully held on 19th April 2021 (Monday) at Pui Ching Middle School. We are honoured to have The Hon Mr. Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, GBM, GBS, JP, the Chief Secretary for Administration to be our Guest of Honour, together with Mr. Lo Yan-lai, MH, JP, AYP Award Council Chairman, and guests to witness the memorable moment of the recipients . Silver Award Certificates and Certificate of Appreciation (3 years and 7 years of services) were presented by Mr. Cheung with the accompany of Mr. Lo. Photo Album>>

The Hong Kong Award for Young People Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp Opening Ceremony was successfully held on 27th March 2021 (Saturday). We are delighted to have Guest of Honour The Honourable Mrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, together with officiating guests Mr. Caspar TSUI, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr. Michael T H LEE, JP, Deputy Chairman of Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. LO Yan-lai, MH, JP, Chairman of the Award Council, and Mr. Rock CHEN, SBS, JP, the Honorary President of AYP and Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, to witness a new milestone of AYP. Thanks to the generous donation of over HK$203 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for training camp redevelopment and related activities, including The Jockey Club “Camily” Project and The Jockey Club Diversity Mentoring Youth Project, the new campsite will provide diversified and all-rounded services to more young people.

CRS Self-enhancement course on ‘Tactic of Navigation’ organized by the Central Registration Unit was successfully held on 20th and 27th November 2020 (Friday) at our headquarter. Our great pleasure to have invited Mr. NG Kam Fu, panel member of Expeditions Section, Mr. POON Ka Hang and Mr. YU Sai Hong, Gold Level instructors of Expeditions Section, to be our guest speakers. 60 Instructors from different Operating Authorities joined the course. Activity Report>>