Sir Edward Youde Memorial Awards for Self-improvement for Working Adults

	Brief History and Aim
	Number of Awards
	Value of Awards
	Eligibility Criteria
	Nomination Procedures
	Announcement of Results
	Payment Arrangement
	Presentation of Awards
	Source of Further Information

Brief History and Aim

The award scheme, which was established in 2000, aims to foster the spirit of lifelong learning and constant quest for excellence and improvement. The Awards are made to recognize the determination, perseverance and commitment of working adults in seeking and undergoing retraining to better equip themselves in an increasingly competitive environment.

Number of Awards

For 2008/09, five awards will be granted to five recognized working adults, of whom four are nominated by the Employees Retraining Board and one is nominated by the Construction Industry Council Training Academy.

Value of Awards

For 2008/09, the value of each award is $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should -

1. be Hong Kong permanent resident or have the right of abode or the right to land in Hong Kong or permitted to stay in Hong Kong without restriction;
2. have undertaken a full-time retraining course and have taken up employment in a relevant field, preferably for six months or more as at 31 December of the year of nomination;
3. be strongly recommended by their employers and agree to their nomination; and
4. be fully worthy of nomination as assessed by their course attendance, participation and aptitude in learning a new skill.

Nomination Procedures

The Council Secretariat invites nominations in September/October each year from the training organizations/insitutions as agreed by the Council.

Announcement of Results

The results will be announced around February/March of the year that follows nomination.

Payment Arrangement

The Award monies will be paid after the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council has decided on the awards. This will be remitted by cheques to the nominating organizations/institutions which will be requested to disburse the award monies to the award recipients.

Presentation of Awards

A meritorious certificate will be presented to each award recipient at the Awards Presentation Ceremony scheduled for March/April each year.

Source of Further Information

Enquiries should be made to the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council Secretariat, Room 1217, 12/F., Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon at telephone number 2150 7605 or 2150 6098.