The 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award Ceremony was simultaneously held in Hong Kong and Macau yesterday, with the Macau session taking place at the University of Macau (UM).
Organised by the Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, the event honoured 79 young entrepreneurs, including eight from Macau. Among them, three are UM alumni.
According to a statement from the public university yesterday, over 3,000 participants joined the ceremony both online and offline, including Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, Guangdong Vice Governor Zhang Guozhi, Macau Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip, and Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah.
In his online speech, Tai stressed that the awards have, over the past six years, consistently recognised young entrepreneurs with vision, innovation, and practical ability, who are now a driving force for the high-quality development of the GBA, the statement said, adding that the policy secretary encouraged them to seize new opportunities brought about by the nation’s development, remain resilient, and uphold the mission of “serving the country and contributing to society”.
Following a selection process assessed by academic institutions and invited experts, Macau’s winners were named in two categories.
Two of the Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award are UM alumni: Si Iong Iong (Lok Fu Enterprise Holdings Ltd.), and Jones Chong Cho Lam (Chessman Entertainment Production Co. Ltd.).
Additionally, UM alumna Ng Si In, (Silver Bullet Technology Co. Ltd.) garnered the Best Entrepreneurship Award.
With eight awardees from Macau, the ceremony once again aimed to underscore the city’s role in nurturing innovative entrepreneurial talent and its contribution to the development of the GBA, the statement said.
Official guests pose for a group photo during the 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award Ceremony at the University of Macau (UM) in Hengqin yesterday. – Photo: Khalel Vallo
