Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2025)
Letter of Commendation
| Awardee(s) | Remarks |
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Mr HUI Tai-wai, David, Scientific Officer |
The team was commended for their excellent teamwork and coordination in the successful establishment of an experimental seismic station on the Huangmao Zhou. The station had successfully captured the waveform data from earthquakes in Xizang and the sea south of Shanwei, demonstrating its monitoring potential. Their efforts have strengthened the Observatory’s earthquake monitoring capabilities in the Greater Bay Area and the South China Sea. |
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Mr LEE Ho-yin, Senior Radar Specialist Mechanic |
The team was commended for their swift response and proactive efforts in responding to a malfunction of the equipment at the Tai Mo Shan Weather Radar station during the approach of Tropical Cyclone Wutip. They carried out emergency repairs and successfully restored the radar system that same night. Their efforts ensured the timely resumption of essential radar data to support forecasting services. |
| Mr HUI Tai-wai, David, Scientific Officer | The colleague was commended for his exemplary professionalism during the Observatory’s first-ever offshore oil platform site visit. He successfully completed the mission despite the challenging work environment, laying an important foundation for extending the Observatory’s observation network into the northern part of the South China Sea. |
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Miss LEE Fung-ying, Ag. Senior Scientific Officer |
The team was commended for their outstanding professionalism and teamwork during a severe flooding incident. Despite service disruptions caused by power system failures in underground equipment rooms, the team swiftly initiated emergency repairs and contingency measures. Their efforts ensured the restoration of critical meteorological data within the same day. |
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Ms TSE Shuk-mei, Senior Scientific Officer |
The team was commended for their exemplary leadership and coordination in delivering professional meteorological services during major events and the 15th National Games in 2025. Despite the challenges posed by multiple tropical cyclones and episodes of heavy rain, the team remained calm under pressure and worked in close collaboration with event organisers, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Police Force and meteorological authorities in Guangdong and Macao. Their contributions ensured the smooth progress of these major events and enhanced the image of the department. |
Letter of Appreciation
| Awardee(s) | Remarks |
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Mr YUEN Chun-pong, Senior Experimental Officer |
The team was praised for their initiative and innovation by utilising 3D printing technology to improve the workspace tidiness and operational efficiency. By effectively leveraging technology to address practical challenges, the team showcased keen insight and strong execution ability. |
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Mr LEUNG Chi-man, Radar Specialist Mechanic |
The team was praised for their initiative and professionalism during the repair of the satellite data reception system at King's Park. Despite the concurrent demands of Tai Mo Shan Weather Radar maintenance, they efficiently coordinated the procurement of parts and the assembly of replacement cables. restoring the system within two weeks. |
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Mr YU Choi-loi, Radar Specialist Mechanic |
The team was praised for their strong teamwork and technical skill in swiftly installing three network cameras to support the Annex Block construction. Their work enabled real-time parking monitoring and effective progress tracking, with footage archived for future use. Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department. |
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Mr CHAN Yuk-ngon, Dark, Analyst Programmer II |
The team was praised for their contributions to the microclimate monitoring development, completing multiple installations in a short time. Their technical capability and teamwork ensured stable, low-power operation and durable setups. Their contributions have enhanced the efficiency of the department. |
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Mr CHEUNG Kai-kwong, Chief Scientific Assistant |
The team was praised for their exceptional technical competence and efficient execution in rapidly developing and launching enhanced notifications for Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals No. 9 and 10 on the “MyObservatory” app. This feature was successfully utilised during TC Wipha and Ragasa, significantly increasing public attention to warning messages. |
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Mr NG Kwan-ho, Analyst Programmer |
The team was praised for their valuable contributions in enhancing wind field analysis through the use of radar and satellite data, significantly improving TC analysis efficiency. With their exceptional technical competence, they successfully optimised various analysis products, providing additional reference data for the assessment of tropical cyclone intensity. |
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Mr LEE Ho-yin, Senior Radar Specialist Mechanic |
The team was praised for their exceptional dedication and teamwork in carrying out their duties during the passage of Typhoons Wipha and Ragasa. The Radar Specialist Mechanic team ensured uninterrupted radar operations at Tai Mo Shan under adverse weather and promptly restored the system failure. Meanwhile, the Scientific Assistant team at the Headquarters maintained seamless data dissemination and proactively reported for duty to ensure sufficient manpower. Both teams exemplified professionalism and resilience. |
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Mr IP Chi-wing, Senior Radar Specialist Mechanic |
The team was praised for their high sense of responsibility in conducting thorough pre-storm checks and vigilant monitoring of the Doppler weather radar system, which ensured the uninterrupted operation of critical systems during passage of Typhoon Wipha and Ragasa. Their contributions enhanced the efficiency of the Hong Kong Observatory. |
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Dr LEE Yiu-fai, Senior Scientific Officer |
The team was praised for their close collaboration during the passage of Typhoon Wipha and Ragasa, providing precise weather support services to the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). Their support facilitated swift recovery of airport operations after the storms. Their efforts have enhanced the image of the department. |
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Mr CHOY Boon-leung, Senior Scientific Officer |
The team was praised for their exceptional professionalism and teamwork during the passage of Typhoons Wipha and Ragasa. Through continuous weather assessment, timely information dissemination and close coordination with relevant departments, they made significant contributions to maintaining social operations and ensuring public safety, effectively enhancing the image of the department. |
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Mr TONG Yu-ho, Executive Officer II |
The team was praised for their reliable support to the department during the passage of Typhoon Ragasa. Their efforts ensured that colleagues could perform their duties effectively and safely, maintaining the smooth operation of the department. |
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Dr TANG Wai-ho, Scientific Officer |
The team was praised for their professionalism and technical competence during the repair of the satellite system failure. They swiftly restored the system, ensuring the uninterrupted provision of satellite imagery services and optimising the webpage publishing functions. |
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Miss MAK Betty, Scientific Officer |
The team was praised for their dedicated support in delivering meteorological services during major events and the 15th National Games in 2025. Their professionalism and teamwork not only ensured the smooth progress of these major events but also enhanced the image of the department. |