The Chief Executive has awarded 427 people in this year’s Honours List in recognition of their significant contributions to Hong Kong.

Three people - Lawrence Fung Siu-por, Charles Yeung Chun-kam and Prof John Leong Chi-yan - received the Grand Bauhinia Medal.

Twenty people received the Gold Bauhinia Star, including Secretary for Justice Paul Lam and former Commissioner of Police Siu Chak-yee. Twenty-nine people received the Silver Bauhinia Star and 46 the Bronze Bauhinia Star.

Chief Executive John Lee extended his congratulations to all award recipients and expressed gratitude for their significant contributions, hoping that they will continue to excel in their own fields and serve the community. 

In addition to thanking nine officers for their outstanding contributions to safeguarding national security, he also commended two citizens for bravely saving a number of trapped people during the No. 3 alarm fire at New Lucky House in Jordan in April last year.

Furthermore, Mr Lee expressed gratitude for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Search & Rescue Team deployed to assist in the search and rescue work in the quake-stricken areas of Myanmar in March and April this year.

The awards presentation ceremony will be held later this year.

Moreover, the Chief Executive has appointed a total of 66 people as Justices of the Peace.