I･CARE Centre for Whole-person Development E-newsletter

The Outstanding Performance Awards for Students of I·CARE Programme was set up under the sponsorship of Professor Joseph Sung, Co-Chairman of the Steering Committee for Promoting Personal Development through Social and Civic Engagement in 2018. The award scheme aims to commend CUHK full-time undergraduates and postgraduates who have been actively engaged in the social and civic services under the I·CARE Programme with excellent performance. The awardees will serve as exemplary models to inspire other students to unleash their potential in bringing positive impact to the society, and to promote the mission of the I·CARE Programme.

The social and civic services to be considered for the Outstanding Performance Awards for Students of I·CARE Programme consist of three areas (see below). At the end of each academic year, this Centre nominates a maximum of four candidates from each area (i.e. a total of or less than 12 for three areas) to compete for the Outstanding Performance Awards for Students of I·CARE Programme. Six awards will be presented per annum, and the winners will each receive a cash prize of HK$1,000 and an award certificate.

1. Social Service Projects Scheme and CUHK Bridge to China Team
2. Community Research Scheme and Social Enterprise Startup Scheme
3. Local Poverty Alleviation Initiative

In 2018-19, nine candidates were nominated for the award. They had been screened by the judging panel, which comprises of Professor Joseph Sung, Professor Fong Wing-ping and Professor Emily Chan from the Steering Committee for Promoting Personal Development through Social and Civic Engagement, through either paper recommendations or individual interview. After taking the students' work and gains into serious consideration, the judging panel confirmed the list of winners of the Outstanding Performance Awards for Students of I·CARE Programme as below:

Name
Programme/ Year of Study
Service Area and Project Name
Au Yun-sum
Gerontology (UG Year 2)
Local Poverty Alleviation Initiative: Cross-generational Integration Programme
Chau Sin-yu
Urban Studies (UG Year 4)
CUHK Bridge to China Team
Lam Ka-wang Kelvin
Sociology (PG Year 1 - Master)
Social Service Projects Scheme: Love · Care · Boundaryless 360
Li Yuen-yung Ada
Medicine (UG Year 5)
Social Enterprise Startup Scheme: Hot Bath
Man Chun-kit
Government and Public Administration (UG Year 3)
Local Poverty Alleviation Initiative: "Fitness x Mentorship" Scheme
Wong Hoi-chun
Pharmacy (UG Year 4)
Social Service Projects Scheme: Pathfinder Cambodia Volunteer Service

For more information about the Outstanding Performance Awards for Students of I·CARE Programme, please contact Mr. Kwong of this Centre at 3943 7980 (Tel) or zivkwong@cuhk.edu.hk (Email).