Honorary Award Holders

President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in various fields of science and technology, wise leadership of the Academy, and fruitful fostering of younger scientists and technologists for China’s growth.

Honorary Chairman of Ryoden Development Limited, in recognition of his admirable initiatives, distinguished career achievements, and impressive contributions to society in general, especially in boosting economy and promoting sports.

Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Holdings Limited and of Ocean Park Corporation, in recognition of his many contributions to the entertainment industry and to cultural development.

Honorary Chairman of the Kuomintang, in recognition of his contributions to the development of civil society in Taiwan and the moral courage he has displayed in promoting peace across the Taiwan Strait.

Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, in recognition of his discoveries and contributions, and his spirit of persistence in his quest for knowledge.

President of the Legislative Council, in recognition of his contributions in promoting better communication between Hong Kong and the mainland to develop a win-win model of cooperation.

Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, in recognition of his distinguished achievements in metallurgy and the development of new materials, his outstanding contributions to the development of international engineering and higher.

Director-General of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, in recognition of the many outstanding services that he has rendered to Hong Kong in general and to the University in particular.

Founder and Chairman of Quanta Computer, in recognition of his contributions to the information technology industry, and of his devotion to public welfare, which has proved highly beneficial to society.

CEO and Chairman of Innovation Works, in recognition of his many accomplishments in computer science, IT technology, enterprise management and his contributions to helping to educate young people and foster high-tech industries in China.

Winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Director of the Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry at University of Strasbourg, in recognition of his contribution to science, in particular to the study and development of the field of "supramolecular chemistry" which is extended to numerous applications in medicine and industry and in chemical and biochemical research.

Hong Kong's first Chief Justice, for his dedication and outstanding contribution to the judiciary of Hong Kong.

Solicitor and Notary Public, for his contributions to law and education, and especially to judicial education.

Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank, for his significant achievements in the study of economics and social sciences.

Nobel Prize winner, Picower Professor of Biology and Neuroscience, Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for his visionary contributions to physiology, medicine and education.

President of the Academia Sinica, Taiwan, for his contributions to biochemistry and medicine.

President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, for his outstanding achievements in physics and contributions to higher education development in China.

Chairman of Hang Tung Resources Holding Limited, for his contribution to the public service and the development of education in Hong Kong and the region.

Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal, for his significant contribution to the University and the legal system of Hong Kong.

Chairman and Managing Director of the Chevalier Group of Companies, for his contribution to the public service and the development of education in Hong Kong and the region.

Founder and Executive Chairman of Yangtzekiang Garment Ltd, for his contributions to the well-being of the textile industry and society.

Nobel laureate, for his contributions to the well-being of society.

Acclaimed artist, for her outstanding contributions to society and the world of performing arts in Hong Kong.

Chairman of Hopewell Holdings Ltd, for his contributions to the well-being of society.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Ltd., for his contributions to journalism, the media and culture.

Minister of Science and Technology, for his significant contribution to learning and the well-being of society.

Honorary Professor in Medicine at the University of Hong Kong, for her outstanding contribution to learning and the well-being of society.

Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, for his outstanding contribution to the well being of society.

President of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, for her outstanding contribution to the well being of society.

Chancellor of the University of California, Santa Barbara, for his contributions to the field of engineering as well as his excellent achievements in educational leadership.

Distinguished director and producer, for his outstanding contributions to the art of cinema.

Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Sybase Inc., for his contribution to the field of information technology.

Founder and Vice-President of Hong Kong Shue Yan College, for her dedication and contribution to education in Hong Kong.

GBS, JP, Chairman of Silver Systems Ltd., Executive Deputy Chairman of Television Broadcasts Ltd., and former Chairman of the Council of City University of Hong Kong, for his contribution to the development of higher education in Hong Kong and active participation in public service.

Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, for his contribution to the socio-economic development of Hong Kong and his active participation in public service.

President and Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court of PRC, for his contribution to the development of the legal infrastructure and training of legal expertise in Mainland China.

Financial Secretary for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, for his contributions to society, industry and our University.

Chancellor of Zhejiang University, former Deputy Director of the New China News Agency (Hong Kong Branch), for his contributions to university education in the mainland of China.

Princeton University professor, recipient of the A M Turing Award, for his contributions to technological development and research excellence in computing.

Chairman of HSBC, for his contributions to the banking industry in Hong Kong and internationally and for his service to the community of Hong Kong.

A successful businessman, dedicated to community service, for his contributions to society and to our University.

A key figure in the development of environmental protection in the mainland of China, for his unsurpassed achievements.

President of Indiana University, for his contributions to higher education for the benefit of society as a whole.

A businessman dedicated to public service, formerly Deputy Chairman of the Council, City University of Hong Kong, for his contributions to society and the university.

A distinguished scientist who has received many awards, including the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, for his distinctive contributions to the field of chemistry.

The President of Peking University, an outstanding botanist, for his contributions to the field of natural science.

An actor known for modesty and an eagerness to learn, for his role as a model for lifelong learning and his contributions to Hong Kong.

Director of Semiconductor Research, Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, for his contributions to science.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist, for his support of education and culture in Hong Kong and the mainland of China.

President of the China Association for Science and Technology, for his contributions to theoretical physics and the development of China.

A Senior Counsel with a long record of service to the community, for helping to enhance the quality of life in Hong Kong.

An engineer, Legislative Council member and former City University of Hong Kong Council Chairman, for his dedication to building Hong Kong.

Winner of the Fields Medal, known as the "Nobel Prize" in mathematics, for his achievements and contributions in his field.

President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, for his leadership and contributions to higher education in China.

Deputy President of the Royal Society, for his achievements in science and education and his efforts to better the human condition.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist, for his generous support to education, health and social welfare in Hong Kong, the mainland of China and elsewhere.

Leader of the Chinese team that negotiated the return of Hong Kong, for his contributions to the structure and development of Hong Kong.