SHA commends 94 awardees for promoting arts, sports and greening

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     The Secretary for Home Affairs (SHA), Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (December 11) presented commendation certificates and award pins to 94 persons for their outstanding contributions to the promotion of arts and culture, sports and recreation, and community greening.

     Speaking at the SHA's Commendation Scheme Presentation Ceremony, Mr Lau expressed his gratitude to the awardees for their tremendous contributions to society in promoting the development of arts and culture, sports and recreation, and community greening in Hong Kong over the years.

     Mr Lau also praised them for sparing no effort in their respective sectors, which helped lead to the city's remarkable achievements in arts and sports. He said he was confident that through their concerted efforts, the arts, cultural and sports activities in Hong Kong would become even more popular and diverse, and would continue to occupy an important position internationally.

     The SHA's Commendation Scheme, introduced in 2002, aims to give recognition to individuals who make outstanding achievements and contributions to the development of sports and recreation, culture and arts, community building and community services.

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