Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2019)

Letter of Commendation

Awardee(s)	Remarks
Ms LEE Shuk-ming, Olivia, SSO Mr KONG Yu-chau, SO Mr LUI Chun-man, SEO	Trace amount of artificial nuclide was duly noted under the Observatory’s Environmental Radiation Monitoring Programme. The team was commended for their whole-hearted effort in making timely measurements and analysis, and maintaining high vigilance and professionalism in environmental radiation monitoring and safeguarding public safety.
Mr CHENG Yat-leung, SSA Mr SHEK Fung-sun, SA Miss CHAN Chuen-wan, SA Mr LAM Chi-hon, SA	The team was commended for their effort in improving the MyFlightWx application. Their contributions had significantly improved the efficiency of the development team, preserved the reliability of the MyFlightWx application and enhanced the positive image of the Observatory.
Mr NG Shu-kwan, RSM Mr LAI Wai-lun, RSM Mr NG Sai-man, WSII Mr CHOW Chak-hung, Artisan	The team was commended for their effort in efficiently repairing the automatic weather station at Tuoning Islands in the Mainland, after the passage of Super Typhoon Mangkhut. Their prompt actions had enabled the Observatory to continue to provide reliable observational data during tropical storm Weipa's assault on Hong Kong, and made significant contributions to enhancing the efficiency and professional image of the Observatory.
Dr LEE Chi-wai Jeffrey, SO Mr POON Ka-kit, Acting Analyst/Programmer I Mr TO Ka-chun, Analyst/Programmer II Mr SHEK Fung-shun, SA	The team was commended for their substantial contribution in recovering the servers affected by power interruption and maintaining the smooth operation of AAMC portal and HKO SIGMET coordination platform. They worked outside office hours until midnight to ensure the services could be resumed, which helped upholding the efficiency and professional image of the Observatory.
Ms TSE Shuk-mei, SO Mr IP Wing-sing, SRSM Mr KWONG Ching-kan, RSM Mr LAU Chi-ho, RSM	The team was commended for their professional and reliable support to the Observatory’s project on three-dimensional Building Information Modeling for the Tate’s Cairn Weather Radar Station, which had enhanced the training and maintenance of the radar system. The project was also awarded Honorable Mention in the Autodesk Hong Kong Building Information Modelling Awards 2019, contributed to enhancing the professional image of the Observatory.
Ms SONG Man-kuen Sandy, SSO	The colleague was commended for her exceptionally meritorious performance in maintaining the critical operation of the Observatory. Arising from the public activities since June 2019, disruption to road traffic and public transport made it difficult and risky for staff on shift to return to work at the Central Forecasting Office, particularly during the evening hours. She kept close watch on the social situation, and promptly reviewed the shift pattern of weather forecasters to develop a new shift arrangement to greatly alleviate the impact to the Observatory’s operation.
Ms CHIU Chiu-yee, CSA	The colleague was commended for her exceptionally meritorious performance in maintaining the critical operation of the Observatory. Arising from the public activities since June 2019, road traffic or public transport services were disrupted. She kept close watch on the social situation and coordinated with Admin Division in arranging departmental transportation service for staff, and thus alleviated the impact to the Observatory’s operation.
Mr IP Tai-wai, CO Mr LEE Yiu-chung, Motor Driver Mr POON Po-wah, Motor Driver Mr FUNG Chi-man, Motor Driver Mr WONG Bo-ming, Motor Mr CHANG Ah-choi, Motor Driver	In light of the severe road conditions and significant pressure arising from the public activities since June 2019, the team was commended for their outstanding performance in providing quality transportation services to colleagues in need, including emergency services outside working hours, demonstrating a high sense of responsibility and professionalism.
Mr YUEN Chun-pong Alexander, Acting SEO Miss CHEUNG Man-sze, EO	The team was commended for their exceptionally meritorious performance in maintaining the critical operation of the Observatory. Airport-bound traffic in Tung Chung was seriously disrupted due to public activities on 1 September 2019. They made the best effort to report duty at Airport Meteorological Office by advancing the office journey and walking a long way from Tung Chung MTR Station to Gate 3 of the Airport. They demonstrated strong sense of dedication and commitment, exemplifying the spirit of service.

Letter of Appreciation

Awardee(s)	Remarks
Mr YUEN Chun-pong, Acting SEO Mr CHEUNG Wing-kai, EO Dr CHENG Chung-choi, EO Mr LI Siu-chun, SA Ms CHEUNG Yee-ki, Analyst/Programmer II	The team was commended for providing reliable and efficient support on audio management, video recording and live broadcast service for the Global Conservation event in April 2019. Their outstanding support had ensured the smooth conduct of the event and contributed to enhancing the image of the Observatory.
Miss WAN Yu-tung, ACO Ms IP Ching-lan, OA Ms WONG Suet-ying, WMII Ms TAI Wai-siu, WMII Mr KOO Wai-po, WMII Mr LUK Man-leung, WMII Mr AU Kwok-wai, WMII	The team was commended for providing reliable and efficient logistic support for the Global Conservation event in April 2019. Their outstanding support had ensured the smooth conduct of the event and contributed to enhancing the image of the Observatory.