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For Immediate Release
AYP 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
(2nd November, 2011 Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP), formerly known
as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DEA), was established in 1961 with the mission to provide
opportunity for young people to challenge themselves through leisure activities and voluntary service
which they can discover their hidden abilities and gain a special sense of satisfaction and achievement.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of AYP, AYP hosts a spectacular Gala Dinner at the Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre today. Guests of honour who will grace this historic occasion
include His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO, Trustee and Chairman of
the International Council of The International Award Associations, and The Honourable Donald Tsang,
GBM, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Over 500 dignitaries and elite guests will attend this remarkable white-tie gala evening, joining Mr.
Rock Chen, Chairman of the AYP Award Council and members of the Organizing Committee including
Ms. Bonnie Chan, Ms. Michelle Cheng, Mr. Albert Hui, Mr. Andy Kwok, Ms. Maya Lin, Ms. Anthea Lo, Ms.
Gigi Pang, Mr. Derek Yeung. AYP is also very excited to have received tremendous support from patrons
such as Cartier, Mr. Rock Chen, Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation, Ms. Pansy Ho, New World
Development Company Limited, Mr. Alexander Yeung and Dr. Andrew Stephen Yuen.
Other prestigious guests attending the evening include: The Honorable Michael Suen Ming Yeung, Mrs.
Susan Tang JP, Ms. Pansy Ho, Dr. & Mrs. Simon Kwok, Mrs. Sally Leung, GBS, OBE,JP, Ms. Daisy Ho, Mrs.
Mira Yeh, Ms. Molly Kung, Mr. & Mrs. William Louey, Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Li, Ms. Sabrina Chao, Mr. &
Mrs. Daryl Ng, to name a few.
During the evening, a charity auction and an AYP experiential game to engage our guests to
experience the five sections of activities of the AYP Programme, namely Service, Physical Recreation,
Expeditions, Skills and Residential Project, will be held to raise additional funds in benefit of AYP. The
highlight of the evening is a Broadway dance performance by a group of 12 current AYP members
who have devoted over 16 hours in the past months for rehearsals in preparation of this special night.
Mr. Xue Xiaoqiu, one of the most notable young Chinese pianists in the world, will give his solo
performance as an example of the extraordinary power of youth. Apart from the performance, AYP is
delighted to have its first male gold awardee, Mr. Chan Chow Wing, and Dr. Rosanna Peeling, its first
female Gold Awardee who is especially flying to Hong Kong all the way from the U.K. to join us and
share their own AYP stories with our guests in this remarkable evening.
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Over the past 50 years, AYP has provided 300,000 young people with an opportunity to face the
challenge of worthwhile leisure activities and voluntary service through which they can discover their
hidden abilities and gain a special sense of satisfaction and achievement by overcoming the challenge.
Mr. Rock Chen, Chairman of AYP Award Council remarked, “AYP is ‘More than an Awards’, it gives
young people opportunities to explore and transform. The Award impact can be felt across the globe.
It has transformed the lives of more than 7 million young people.”
Released on behalf of The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) by Trimaran Corporate
Communications.
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AYP 50th Anniversary Gala DinnerPhoto Captions
No. Photo Captions (From Left to Right)
1 The Honourable Donald Tsang, GBM, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2nd of Left) and His Royal Highness, The
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO, Trustee and Chairman of the International Council of The International Award Associations (2nd of
Right) together with the Mr. Michael Suen Ming Yeung, Secretary for Education (1st of Left), Mr. Rock Chen, Chairman of the AYP Award
Council (2nd of Left), Mr. Adrian Cheng (1st of Right) to officiate the opening ceremony.
2 Mr. Rock Chen, Chairman of the AYP Award Council (2nd of Left) presented a souvenir to The Honourable Donald Tsang, GBM, Chief Executive
of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region together with His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO, Trustee and
Chairman of the International Council of The International Award Associations Mr. Michael Suen Ming Yeung, Secretary for Education, Mr.
Adrian Cheng (2nd of Right).3 The Honourable Donald Tsang, GBM, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward,
Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO, Trustee and Chairman of the International Council of The International Award Associations together with Mr.
Michael Suen Ming Yeung, Secretary for Education (1st of Right), Mr. Rock Chen, Chairman of the AYP Award Council (2nd of Left), Mr. Adrian
Cheng and Gold Sponsors
4 His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO, Trustee and Chairman of the International Council of The International
Award Associations to deliver a speech on stage
5 Mr. & Mrs. Simon Kwok, Ms. Maya Lin, HRH The Prince Edward, Ms Jacqueline Leung, Mrs. Olivia Davies
6 Arrival of Guest of Honors
7 Guest of Honors to officiate the opening ceremony
8 Ms. Maisy Ho, Dr. Eric Lam, Ms. Daisy Ho
9 Stella Lu, Principal of Braemar Hill Nursery School and Mr. & Mrs. Derek Yeung
10 Mr & Mrs. Derek Yeung and Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Wong
11 Mrs. Leigh Tung Chou and Mr. Stanley Chou
12 Mr. & Mrs.Philip Ma
13 His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO, Trustee and Chairman of the International Council of The International
14 Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Li
15 Mr. Rock Chen, Chairman of the AYP Award Council and members of the Organizing Committee including (Left) Ms. Gigi Pang, Mr. Andy Kwok,
16 Mr . Ken Chu and Guest
17 Mr. & Mrs. Dominqui & Jane Lee
18 Ms. Victoria Lloyd and guest
19 Ms. Maya Lin & Ms. Jacquline Leung
20 Dev and Mr. & Mrs. Samuel & Carmen Lee
2122 Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Irene Yau and Ms. Pansy Ho
23 Mr. John Smedley & Helen Chen
24 Ms. Gloria Leong, Ms. Margaret Yau and Ms. Maria Miu
25 Mr. & Mrs. Ducan & Yolenda Ho
26 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Lumen Kinoshita
27 Mr. & Mrs. Phillip & Winnie Ma
28 Mrs. Reggie Kwok and guest
29 Mr. Adrian, HRH Prince Edward and Mr. Rock Chen
30 Mrs. Bonnie Li, Mrs. Sherry Wong, Mrs. Leigh Tung Chou and Mrs. Angie Ting
31 Ms. Rosanna Peeling and Mr. Chan Chow Wing, the firstfemale and male AYP Gold awardee
32 Dr. Andrew Yuen
33 HRH Prince Edward and Gold sponsors
34 Mr. & Mrs. Ivan and Angie Ting and Ms. Helen Chen
35 Mrs. Olivia Lee‐Davies, Ms. Jacaqueline Leung and Ms. Angie Ting
36 Ms. Carol Cheung and Ms. Gretchen Ng and guest
37 Mrs. Lucy Yang and Mr. Charles Yang
38 Ms. Joanna Chan and guest
39 Mr. Rock Chen
40 Media
41 History Board
42 Centerpiece
43 AYP logo
44 Dance Performance
45 Dance Performance
46 Piano Performance
47 Ms. Josephine Chiu
48 Ms. Melody Kwok & husband
49 Mr. & Mrs. Alan Chan
50 Ms. Irene Wang and Mr. Karson Choi
51 Mr. & Mrs. William Louey
52 Ms. Molly Kung & husband
53 Ms. Terry Siu
54 Ms. Mira Yeh
55 Ms. Candy Chuang
56 Mr. & Mrs. Simon Kwok
57 Mr. & Mrs. Andy Kwok and Friend