Award winners and officials pose for a group photo during the award-giving ceremony of the 4th Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Awards at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
HONG KONG – Thirty-six high-achieving young women in Hong Kong were honored on Friday at this year’s Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Awards.
Established by the Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Association, the awards are a recognition of the societal contributions of accomplished female entrepreneurs, and aim to empower women to chart their career course and to raise social consciousness concerning “gender equality and diversity”.
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The awards acknowledge female achievers who are visionary, gritty, and intrepid enough to be their own boss and who have given more than their fair share of inputs into a range of sectors, including arts and culture, philanthropy, sustainability, and technology and innovation, to name a few.
This year's awards were supported by a prominent panel of judges who are seasoned and insightful leaders. Among them are Bernard Chan, undersecretary for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau; Maggie Chan, president of the All-China Women’s Federation Hong Kong Delegates Association Limited; and Pansy Ho, chairperson of the Hong Kong Federation of Women.
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Founded in 2012, GBWEA was the first trade organization in Hong Kong to aim at bringing together businesswomen from diverse occupations. Founding members were women entrepreneurs and senior women executives actively engaged in local industries, businesses, professional and service sectors, who care for the business environment in Hong Kong, their own career development, and the exploration of further opportunities within Greater China.
Officials pose for a photo during the 4th Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Awards at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
President of the Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Association, Katherine Cheung, delivers a speech at the award ceremony of the 4th Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Awards at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak delivers a keynote speech at the ceremony of the 4th Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Awards at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
Executive Vice-President of GBWEA and Preparatory Committee Chief Convenor of the 4th Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Awards Kelly Tsim delivers a speech at the ceremony of the 4th Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Awards at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak (center) and Z35 Awards (Age under 35) recipients (from left) Ni Xue Ying, Charis Cheung, Kimberly Kwok and Annie Chan, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Bernard Chan Pak-li (second left) and
Business Excellence Award recipients (from left) Cindy Chan, Viola Chan Kafry, Lovinia Chiu, Pauline Wong and Justina Chiu, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows executive director of the Hong Kong Productivity Council Mohamed D Butt (center) and Business Excellence Award recipients (from left) Kat Lai, Michelle Au Yeung, Tina Kwan and Michelle Cheng, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows director of Bay Area Hong Kong Centre Sophia Kao Ching-chi (second left) and Art & Culture Entrepreneur Award recipents (from left) Charmaine Ho, Isabella Tang and Karen Chan, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows CEO of Cyberport Peter Yan (center) and Technology Innovation Award recipients (from left) Anina Ho, Eleanor Jane Mak, Kary Kung and Ivy Tse, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows Raymond Wong (second left) and Technology Innovation Award recipients (from left) Jim Ka Wai, Kimmy Lai and Christine Lam, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows Maisy Ho (second left) and Power of Next Award recipients (from left) Vicki Chan, Carmen Choi and Christy Chan, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows executive director of BExcellent Group June Leung (third left) and Philanthropy Award recipients (from left) Juanna Yin, Cheng Wai Yin, Liao Sheung Mui, Bally Wong and Lisa Pang, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows director of Sunrise Diagnostic Centre Ltd Anthony Wu (left) and Sustainability Award recipient Corina Cheng at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
This photo shows director of Sunrise Diagnostic Centre Ltd Anthony Wu (left) and Sustainability Award recipient Katie Lu at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on Nov 11, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)