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The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, presented honours and awards to 280 recipients at the annual ceremony at Government House today (December 8).
Among the recipients, six received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, 16 the Gold Bauhinia Star, 34 the Silver Bauhinia Star, eight the Distinguished Service Medal for Disciplined Services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and 51 the Bronze Bauhinia Star.
In addition, 41 people were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for Disciplined Services and the ICAC, 61 the Medal of Honour, 45 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 18 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service.
The 2012 Honours List was issued earlier on June 30 (www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201206/30/P201206290815.htm).
Ends/Saturday, December 8, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:55
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