Award Operating Authority held an Expeditions Hiking Instructor Training Course in the year 2021/2022. 21 participants overcame four-month Expeditions Instructor training and completed their placements in Silver Level Expeditions Training Courses. Quite a number of them were Silver or Gold Level Awardees and they showed the spirit of preserving AYP values.
Since August 2021, AYP has co-organised a Bronze Level programme: AYP Walks Along with Corps with Hong Kong Adventure Corps, Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps and Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps. This programme provided a wide range of activities, including Basic First Aid Training, Maritime Knowledge Courses, Aviation Courses, Expeditions Course and various sports activities. It was a marvelous opportunity for the participants to gain an understanding of the culture and characteristics of different organisations, as well as to complete Bronze Level in one programme.
The Gold Award Presentation 2021 was successfully held at the Government House on 11 December 2021. We were honoured to have The Hon Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, JP, the then Chief Executive of the HKSAR, to be our Guest of Honour and presented certificates to 31 Gold Award Recipients and 9 devoted volunteers who achieved 10 years’ Long Service in volunteering.
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 held successfully from 24 to 28 August 2021. The theme of the camp was sustainable fashion. With a series of training, games and group activities, participants learned the concept of upcycling and turned recycled clothes into new fabric products. Eventually, they could put the sustainable lifestyle into their daily lives.
The Graffiti Workshop – AYP Bronze Level Service Section was completed in August 2021. FEVER, a local graffiti artist was invited to introduce graffiti to our participants and teach them painting and calligraphy techniques. At last, participants were gathered at the HKAYP Jockey Club Expeditions Centre in Sai Kung and completed graffiti on the walls. The programme encouraged them to engage more in community work.
The Gold Award Presentation 2019 & 2020 was held on 24th April 2021 at Government House. We were honoured 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 were total 79 Gold Award recipients and 55 devoted volunteers who achieved the Certificate of Recognition.
The 99th Silver Award Presentation was successfully held on 19 April 2021 at Pui Ching Middle School. We were honoured to have The Hon Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBM, GBS, JP, the then Chief Secretary for Administration to be our Guest of Honour, together with Mr. Lo Yan-lai, MH, JP, the then Chairman of Award Council, and guests to witness the memorable moment of the recipients . There were a total of 80 Silver Award Recipients and 26 Certificate of Appreciation (3 years and 7 years of service) Recipients.
AYP supports young people with special needs by organising a series of activities to help them complete the Award Sections requirements. This year, Silver Level Expeditions Courses were organised for the Lok Chi Association User Unit. A total of 9 participants completed their Expeditions Section. It was delighting and encouraging to see their improvements throughout the training. 12 programmes were funded by the AYP Programme Fund with a total amount of more than HK$170,000. Programmes supported by the Fund included First Aid Certificate Course, Canoe Training Course and various Expeditions Courses. It was expected nearly 200 participants would be benefited from the fund.
The 98th Silver Award Presentation was successfully held on 12th October 2020 at Ho Fung College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen). We were honoured to have The Hon Mr. Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, GBM, GBS, JP, former Chief Secretary for Administration to be our Guest of Honour, and delivered an encouraging speech to our awardees. Silver Award Certificates were presented by Mr. Andy KWOK Wing-leung, JP, Vice-Chairman of Award Council and Certificate of Appreciation (3 years and 7 years of services) were presented by Mr. LO Yan-lai, MH, JP, Chairman of Award Council.
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