The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, presented honours and awards to 312 recipients at the 2017 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony at Government House today (October 21).  
 
     Among the recipients, ten received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, 25 the Gold Bauhinia Star, one the Medal for Bravery (Gold) (posthumous), 30 the Silver Bauhinia Star, 11 the Distinguished Service Medal for the disciplined services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), 64 the Bronze Bauhinia Star, and nine the Medal for Bravery (Bronze).  
 
     In addition, 42 recipients received the Meritorious Service Medal for the disciplined services and the ICAC, 58 the Medal of Honour, 43 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 19 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government /Public Service. 
 
     The 2017 Honours List was issued earlier on June 30(http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201706/30/P2017062900879.htm)

Ends/Saturday, October 21, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:50

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