Role models: Chief Executive Donald Tsang congratulates Deputy Director of Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Lau Sin-pang, Government Flying Service Controller Brian Butt, Director of Fire Services Kwok Jing-keung and Civil Aid Service Commissioner Norman Leung whose departments won the Partnership Award in the 2007 Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme.

Chief Executive Donald Tsang has commended the Government's top performers in the 2007 Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme.

Officiating at the prize presentation today, Mr Tsang congratulated the winners for their achievements, saying they are role models for the whole civil service.

He commended the winners for their keen sense of perceptiveness, spirit of persistence and courage to challenge established practices.

He also urged colleagues to address public needs through active listening and consultation, and to provide services in a professional, dedicated and responsible manner.

"Public participation is the key to public policy formulation in the future. The Government will change the model of policy making from top to [bottom] and should start its dialogue with members of the public as early as possible because their views are the cornerstone of public policies," Mr Tsang said.

Secretary for the Civil Service Denise Yue said with nearly 130 entries received from 49 departments, the response to this year's scheme was very positive, demonstrating both the wide variety of public services and the commitment of departments and civil servants to providing quality service.

More details on the award scheme can be found here.