2018 Honours List
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     The 2018 Honours List is published in the Government Gazette today (July 1). This is the 21st full Honours List since 1997.

     The Chief Executive has awarded a total of 282 persons in this year's Honours List, including:
 
Award 
 
Number
(a) Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) 4
(b) Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) 10
(c) Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) 20
(d) Medal for Bravery (Silver) (MBS) 4
(e) Distinguished Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC 12
(f) Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) 40
(g) Medal for Bravery (Bronze) (MBB) 9
(h) Meritorious Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC 46
(i) Medal of Honour (MH) 60
(j) Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service 53
(k) Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service 24
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  282

     The Honours recipients are from different walks of life. They are given an honour or award in recognition of their significant contributions to Hong Kong or for their dedicated public and community service.

     The presentation ceremony for the awards will be held on October 27, 2018.

     The citations of the award recipients of the 2018 Honours List are provided in the Appendix.

Ends/Sunday, July 1, 2018
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