(Macao—1 December 2013) In accordance to the nomination of the Decoration Awards Committee, the Macao Government announced the recipients of Decorations, Medal and Certificates of Merit to 40 individuals and entities in recognition of their outstanding achievements, contributions and distinguished services rendered to the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR).
Decorations of Honour, including the Decoration of Honour - Grand Lotus, the Decoration of Honour - Golden Lotus and the Decoration of Honour - Silver Lotus, are awarded to individuals or entities that have made outstanding contributions to the image and reputation of the Macao SAR.
The recipients are:
Decoration of Honour – Grand Lotus
Mr Lau Cheok Va
Decoration of Honour - Golden Lotus
Ms Ho Lai Cheng
Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus
Ms Lei Sio Iok
Mr Jia Rui
Seven types of Medals of Merit are awarded for: 1. Professions; 2. Industry and commerce; 3. Tourism; 4. Education; 5. Culture; 6. Philanthropy; and 7. Sport. Each of these categories of decorations is awarded to individuals or entities that have make major or excellent contributions in their respective fields.
The recipients are:
Medal of Merit – Professions
Mr Raimundo Arrais do Rosário
Mr Leong Keng Seng
Mr Lui Va Long
Medal of Merit - Industry and Commerce
Mr Cheong Lok Tin
Mr Lei Chi Fong
Mr Si Tou Tek Lam
Medal of Merit – Tourism
Macau Grand Prix Committee
Mr António José Neves da Conceição Coelho
Medal of Merit – Education
Mr Chan Chi Kwan
Ms Yip Wai Ming Evelyn
Mr Vong Kuoc Ieng
Ms Choi Sok I
Medal of Merit – Culture
Mr Dai Dingcheng
Yu Un Chinese Calligraphers and Painters Association of Macao
Portuguese Institute of the Orient
Medal of Merit – Philanthropy
Ms Ung Pui Kun
Medal of Merit - Sport
Mr Lau Hong Meng
Mr Mak Chi Kun
Mr Choi Tat Meng
Medals for Distinguished Services are awarded to public entities, organisations or their staff for outstanding performance of their duties or community service.
The recipients are:
Medal for Distinguished Service - Medal for Dedication
Department of Gardens and Green Areas of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Ms Cheang Mui Leng
Mr Lam Wai Hou
Ms Wong I Lin
Medal for Distinguished Service - Medal for Community Service
Ms Maria Amélia da Conceição António Saldanha
Ms Lou Kan Sam
Mr Liang Baijin
Mr Sam Weng Kan
Certificates of Merit including the Honorific Title - Prestige and the Honorific Title – Merit, commend Macao SAR residents or other people who have made major contribution to the reputation, development or social progress of the Macao SAR.
The recipients are:
Honorific Title – Merit
Mr Che Chon Seng
Mr Wong Ka Fai
Ms Tam Chih Wei
Mr Iao Chon In
Mr Chong Ka Seng
Mr Kuok Kin Hang
Ms Feng Xiao
Ms Liu Qing
Mr Cai Aolong
The decorations, medals and certificates of merit awards ceremony will be held in the mid of December 2013.
