At the Presentation Ceremony of the Hongkong Bank Foundation JPC Awards 2009, they received trophies and cash awards from the Head of Corporate Sustainability Asia Pacific Region of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), Ms Teresa Au, Commissioner Tang King-shing and Deputy Commissioner (Operations) Tsang Wai-hung.

Speaking at the ceremony, Police Public Relations Branch Chief Superintendent Ng Ka-sing said the JPC scheme had undergone significant developments over the past 35 years, with numerous youngsters benefitting from training and gaining various exposures. In actively participating in volunteer services and anti-crime and anti-drug activities, they demonstrated a commitment to serving and caring for the community, he noted.

Pointing out that the JPC scheme currently had more than 170,000 members, including over 700 Non-ethnic Chinese, Mr Ng thanked JPC honorary presidents, school principals, teachers and school clubs for their valuable contributions to the success of the scheme.

Also speaking at the ceremony, Ms Au commended JPC members for their creativity and enthusiasm. She noted: "HSBC has been a strong supporter of education, particularly projects that help students gain a holistic development. HSBC is proud to have funded the Junior Police Call Awards Scheme since 1986. We encourage the youth of Hong Kong to serve the community, develop their potentials and enhance their leadership skills."

Organised by the Force with a funding of over $5 million from the Hongkong Bank Foundation for the past 24 years, the JPC Awards Scheme comprises five categories: Best JPC Member, Best JPC Leader/Advanced Leader, Best JPC School Club (Primary School), Best JPC School Club (Secondary School) and Best JPC District Council.

A selection panel made up of representatives from the Force, HSBC and non-government organisations picked the winners from 539 nominated JPC members and 758 school clubs.

Ravishankar Sukhwani from Mong Kok was selected as the Best JPC Member and Lai Kin-wah from Yau Tsim District as the Best JPC Advanced Leader, each presented with a trophy and an $8,000 cash award.

The St. Francis Xavier's College in Mong Kok and the Po Leung Kuk Chong Kai-ching Primary School in Sha Tin won the Best JPC School Club (Secondary School) and the Best JPC School Club (Primary School) awards respectively. The former received $13,000 whilst the latter $8,000 as cash awards.

The Best JPC District Council award went to Mong Kok JPC District Council, which was honoured with a $21,000 cash award.

Ms Au, Mr Tang, Mr Tsang and Mr Ng officiating at the presentation ceremony

The Best JPC Member, Ravishankar Sukhwani, with Ms Au and Mr Tang after receiving his award

Members of the winning team of the JPC School Club (Secondary School) Award take the stage to show how the team made a presentation to the selection panel

Ms Au and Mr Tang congratulate JPC members on their good performance

Ms Au and Mr Tang are impressed with the exhibits of Lantau District JPC members

A JPC Advanced Leader briefing Mr Tang and Mr Tsang on the work of the Yau Tsim JPC District Council

Tsuen Wan District JPC members pride themselves on their exhibition at the award presentation