HKAYP bronze awardees commended (with photo)
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A total of 285 young people were commended today (June 6) at the Bronze Award Presentation Ceremony of the Hong Kong Award for Young People (HKAYP) for their outstanding performance.

The awardees, comprising 66 Police officers and 219 Junior Police Call members, received their bronze awards from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yam Tat-wing, and the Chairman of HKAYP Award Council, Mr Ho Che-leung, at the Police Sports and Recreation Club.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Yam pointed out that the HKAYP required participants to overcome every challenge brought about by the activities with self-discipline and perseverance in order to achieve their goals. In the process, trainees achieved personal development and became enthusiastic and responsible youngsters.

He said that the Force had been promoting healthy life style and officers were always encouraged to join the scheme. He was delighted to see 66 Police officers receiving the award today.

During the ceremony, Mr Yam also presented Certificates of Appointment to 21 expedition instructors, including four Police officers.

The HKAYP scheme aims at building up young people's confidence and developing their potentials. Participants aged between 14 and 25 will be awarded gold, silver or bronze medals after joining activities specified under the skills, service, expedition, physical recreation and residential project sections.

The Police first organised HKAYP (formerly called The Duke of Edinburgh's Award) activities at the Police Cadet School in 1973 and established the Hong Kong Police Operating Authority in 1979, which is one of the 17 operating authorities of the scheme, to co-ordinate relevant activities.

Police Report No. 4
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Saturday, June 6, 2009
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