The award scheme, which was established in 2000, aims at fostering the spirit of lifelong learning and constant quest for excellence and improvement. The Awards are made to recognise the determination, perseverance and commitment of working adults in seeking and undergoing retraining to better equip themselves in an increasingly competitive environment.
For 2024/25, five awards will be granted to five recognised working adults, of whom four are nominated by the Employees Retraining Board and one is nominated by the Construction Industry Council.
For 2024/25, the value of each award is HK$5,000.
Candidates should:
- be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong) or have the right of abode or the right to land in Hong Kong or be permitted to stay in Hong Kong without restriction;
- have undertaken a full-time retraining course and have taken up employment in a relevant field, preferably for six months or more as at 30 November of the year of nomination;
- be strongly recommended by their employers;
- be fully worthy of nomination as assessed by their course attendance, participation and aptitude in learning a new skill; and
- agree to their nominations.
The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council Secretariat invites nominations in August / September each year from the training organisations / institutions as agreed by the Council.
The results of the awards will be announced in around February / March. The nominating organisations / institutions will be notified of the results.
The award monies will be paid after the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council has decided on the awards. This will be remitted to the award recipients by cheques through the nominating organisations / institutions.
A certificate will be presented to each award recipient at the Awards Presentation Ceremony scheduled for March / April.
For enquiries, please contact the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council Secretariat at 2150 7605 or 2150 6110.