The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, presented honours and awards to 329 recipients at the 2019 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony at Government House today (November 9). 

     Among the recipients, two received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, eight the Gold Bauhinia Star, 17 the Silver Bauhinia Star, three Medal for Bravery (Silver), ten the Distinguished Service Medal for the disciplined services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), 36 the Bronze Bauhinia Star, and seven the Medal for Bravery (Bronze). 

     In addition, 43 recipients received the Meritorious Service Medal for the disciplined services and the ICAC, 85 the Medal of Honour, 81 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 37 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government /Public Service.

     The 2019 Honours List was issued earlier on July 1 (www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201907/01/P2019062900825.htm).

Ends/Saturday, November 9, 2019
Issued at HKT 18:56

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