In accordance to the nomination of the Decoration Awards Committee, the Macao Government announced the recipients of Decorations, Medal and Certificates of Merit to 46 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 Lao Kung Po

Decoration of Honour - Golden Lotus

The Macao Chamber of Commerce

Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus

Ms Au Ieong Iun Han

Mr Leong Chong Kao

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

Ms Iong Weng Ian

Mr Lei Chin Ion

Mr Paulino Do Lago Comandante

Mr Ao Peng Kong

Medal of Merit - Industry and Commerce

Mr Cheang Chi Keong

Ms Ho Pui Fan

Mr Paulo Tse

Mr Chang Iok Meng

Medal of Merit – Tourism

Mr Lui Yiu Tung Francis

Solmar Limitada

Medal of Merit – Education

Mr Iao Tun Ieong

Ms Chu Sheung Maria

Mr Kou Kam Fai

Mr Lai Sai Kei

Medal of Merit – Culture

Mr Tang Keng Pan

Mr Lei I Leong

Medal of Merit – Philanthropy

Ms Leong Iok Wa

Mr Luis Lei Xavier

Ms Suzanne Devoy

Medal of Merit - Sport

Mr Lo Keng Chio

Mr Chong Coc Veng

Mr Wong Hang Cheong

Ms Kuan Sok Mui

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 Bravery

Mr Ma Io Weng

Mr Cheong Mun Hong

Medal for Distinguished Service - Medal for Dedication

Mr Ho Si Lo

Mr Iao Teng Fong

Medal for Distinguished Service - Medal for Community Service

Mr Lao Ion Fai

Ms Pang Siu In

Ms Lau Sut Man

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 - Prestige

Ms Chan Shuk Leung

Mr Liu Gangqi

Mr Chang Shin-Hsien

Mr Barry John Bland

China Space Foundation

Honorific Title – Merit

Mr Wong Ka Fai

Mr Li Yi

Mr Lao Kun Wa

Ms Che Ngan Ngan

Mr Sou Chin Pang

Macao Roller Hockey Men’s Team

Macao Youth Artistic Ability Volunteer Association

The decorations, medals and certificates of merit awards ceremony will be held in the middle of December 2012.