Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung today presented prizes at the Secretary for the Civil Service’s Commendation Award & Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Award Presentation Ceremony, which was also attended by Chief Executive John Lee who extended his congratulations to the award recipients.

This year, 100 civil servants from 42 bureaus and departments across 51 grades received the Secretary for the Civil Service’s Commendation Award.

Meanwhile, a total of 14 civil service volunteer teams and 337 individuals were awarded under the inaugural Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme.

Addressing the ceremony, Mrs Yeung praised the awardees for their dedication to serving the public, whether through their work or volunteer service, which sets outstanding examples for the civil service.

She noted that the promulgation of the updated Civil Service Code in June outlines the core values that civil servants should uphold, including a passion for public service, dedication to duty, and being people-oriented, which are fully reflected in the achievements of the awardees of the commendation scheme.

Mrs Yeung also pointed out that under the inaugural Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme, civil servants’ contribution to volunteer service will be recognised on a regular basis, further motivating more civil servants to take part in volunteer service and enabling the public to have a better understanding of the civil service’s efforts in helping the needy.

To better showcase to the public the accomplishments of civil servants and their dedication to serving the community, the bureau and Radio Television Hong Kong have jointly produced a 10-episode television series titled United to serve the community - Good stories of civil servants. Additionally, there is a special 10-minute television programme Volunteering for the well-being of our community - Good stories of civil servants, featuring awarded civil servants, departmental volunteer teams and individuals.

The programmes will be broadcast on RTHK TV31 in December.