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The Good Citizen Award Scheme was introduced in 1973 to recognise those Hong Kong citizens who have assisted the Police in crime fighting, and to encourage the public to report crime, be a witness and give a helping hand. The Good Citizen of the Year Award was also established in 1984. The Good Citizen Award is presented twice a year with the full sponsorship and support of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.
Last year, the presentation ceremonies of Good Citizen Award 2019 and Good Citizen Award 2020 (Phase I) were suspended due to the social movement and severe pandemic. This however did not change the acts of selflessness and contributions made by so many citizens and surely will not stop people’s compassion and enormous hearts which endeavour to make their home a better place. Therefore, a brand new Good Citizen Award 2020 will be introduced in January 2021 to honour the citizens who made contributions to the community.
Good people bring wonderful stories
Over the years, numerous citizens have assisted the Police to combat crimes. There were over 200 nominations of Good Citizen Award received in the past year, and therefore 80 awards will be presented to the Good Citizens, including the Good Citizen of the Year Award. Three of the 80 awardees’ stories had been selected and filmed as promotional videos, featuring artiste Mr Cho Wing-lim.
Helping others with caring hearts
Commissioner Tang Ping-keung had collaborated with artiste Mr Chan Pak-cheung to participate in the filming of a promotional video for Good Citizen Award 2020. The Commissioner explained that a loving and caring heart is all it takes to be a Good Citizen. A small step could make a huge difference in others’ lives. A simple act, such as relating crime prevention messages to friends and relatives or reporting suspicious situations to the Police, will suffice.
Good people endeavour to help others
The Police Public Relations Branch held a slogan competition for Good Citizen Award on social media in November 2020 and received more than 3 000 submissions. The 20 best had been selected for prizes while the best out of these winning slogans “Good People Endeavour to Help Others” was chosen as the slogan of the Good Citizen Award. Also, a brand new collection of trailers, e-banners and posters will be posted on over 100 websites.
Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2020 and Highlight
The Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2020 will be held on January 12, 2021 and a special highlight programme will be broadcast on the Facebook page of Hong Kong Police at 9pm on the same day. Special guest, artiste Ms Vivian Lai, will show up with the Police Band and five Police Singers to present the Police Theme Song “Safeguard Hong Kong”. Please stay tuned.
