Chief Executive John Lee today presented the Award for Teaching Excellence to 12 teachers, while 12 other teachers received the Certificate of Merit from Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin.

Additionally, Mr Lee presented the Award for Budding Teachers to two teachers, and the Award for Education Innovation to three teachers.

There were 239 nominations received for such recognition, with themes covering Chinese language education, mathematics education, values education, etc.

The award's themes in the coming year will be Physical Education Key Learning Area, STEAM Education, Curriculum Leadership, Award for Budding Teachers, and Award for Education Innovation.

Nominations will be accepted from July 7 to October 3.