According to a report by Phoenix Satellite TV, the Hong Kong SAR government has announced the list of 2026 medal winners. This year, a total of 466 people were awarded titles and awards by the chief executive, including three who were awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal, ho Wai-ho, a firefighter who died in the fire, was posthumously awarded the medal for Bravery (Gold) .
The highest honour, the Grand Bauhinia Medal, was awarded to three people, including Chan Kin-bo, a non-official member of the Executive Council, for his long-term active participation in public service and contribution to the development of Hong Kong. In particular, during his nearly seven years as chairman of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council, he successfully led the Committee to pass government funding proposals, firmly safeguarding the well-being of the people.
The government pointed out that Liu Zunyi, a well-known economist, has been promoting Hong Kong’s international competitiveness in financial services for many years. He has served as a non-official member of the Executive Council and advised Hong Kong. He has also served as the president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and promoted higher education cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
In addition, there is banker Lam kwong-shiu. The government says that Lam has worked in the Hong Kong banking sector for more than 60 years and has made good use of his business contacts to help Hong Kong and foreign enterprises establish cooperative relations with the mainland, and maintaining Hong Kong’s pre-eminence as an international financial and business centre.
Ho Wai-ho posthumously awarded medal for bravery (Gold) . The chief executive, Lee ka-chiu, said Ho had risked his life to save others and deserved great respect for his dedication, bravery and dedication to the people.
Eight other recipients were awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star, including Executive Council non-official member and Legislative Council member Chan Hok-kan, who was commended by the government for his dedicated service to Hong Kong over the years The President of CUHK, Mr Lo yuk-ming, and the chairman of the Hospital Authority, Mr Fan hung-ling, were also awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star.
The 19 recipients were awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star, including several members of the Legislative Council, including Chan Hang-pan, Wong kwok-kwok, Lau chi-pang and Yiu Cho-fai. The former chief executive of the Hospital Authority, Paul Ko, was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star in recognition of his contribution to enhancing the public health system in Hong Kong.
Forty people, including Kwong Mei-wan, a member of the National People’s Congress, and FOK Kai-shan, chairman of the Hong Kong Football Association of China, received the Bronze Bauhinia Star, the government commended them for their contribution to the development of public and community services and sports culture.
Lee congratulated all the awardees for their contribution to Hong Kong and hoped that they would continue to serve the community.
Wang Shu, Phoenix Satellite TV, reporting from Hong Kong