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The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, presented honours and awards to 273 recipients at the 2015 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony at Government House today (October 31).
Among the recipients, four received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, 13 the Gold Bauhinia Star, one the Medal for Bravery (Gold) (posthumous) (received by a family member of the recipient), 12 the Silver Bauhinia Star, 9 the Distinguished Service Medal for Disciplined Services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), 48 the Bronze Bauhinia Star and two the Medal for Bravery (Bronze).
In addition, 40 recipients received the Meritorious Service Medal for Disciplined Services and the ICAC, 70 the Medal of Honour, 60 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 14 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service.
The 2015 Honours List was issued earlier on July 1 (www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201507/01/P201506301037.htm).
Ends/Saturday, October 31, 2015
Issued at HKT 17:00
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