​The Witty Bear Youth Outreach Programme - Exploring the E&M World, run by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), won the Hong Kong Outreach Project of the Year - Youth award at the GovMedia Awards 2026. The award recognises the department's efforts in promoting electrical and mechanical (E&M) knowledge to youth and nurturing future E&M talent.

     Launched in 2022 and targeting children and young people, the programme features the EMSD's popular mascots, Witty Bear and KnowBot, as publicity ambassadors to promote E&M safety, energy efficiency, and innovation and technology. Through a continuous array of diverse activities, including a pilot STEM education programme, exhibitions, mobile promotion trucks and book fair booths, the programme introduces E&M knowledge in a lively, interesting, educational, and easy-to-understand manner, to inspire young children and guide youth to explore the professional world of E&M engineering, thereby nurturing new blood for the industry.

     The GovMedia Awards recognise outstanding government initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region, commending organisations for their exceptional leadership, creativity, and impact in public service. 

Ends/Friday, July 10, 2026
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