Young Engineer of the Year Award 2010
Call for Nominations
(Extension of deadline : 31 December 2009)
The Young Engineer of the Year Award is organised by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in recognition of the local outstanding young engineers who play an active and important role in building Hong Kong an international city. It is a prestigious honour of the local engineering profession for our young engineers.
Purposes
To recognise and honour outstanding young engineers who have made commendable achievement and valuable contribution as engineers to the continuous development of Hong Kong.
To encourage active participation and contribution of young engineers to the community of Hong Kong through involvement in engineering and community affairs.
To promote and foster professionalism, dedication, enthusiasm and leadership among young engineers.
Eligibility
Nominations are invited for the selection of the Young Engineer of the Year Award 2010. Candidates should be
a Corporate Member of the HKIE;
of age 35 or below at the closing deadline of nomination on 31 December 2009;
nominated by a Corporate Member of the HKIE or an organisation. Each nominator or nominating organisation shall nominate ONE entry only. Self-nomination will not be accepted; and
supported by two referees who should be Corporate Members of the HKIE.
Selection Criteria
Eligible candidates will be judged on the basis of their involvements, contributions and achievements in the engineering profession including their participation in the affairs of the HKIE and the community.
Selection Process
A shortlist of entries will be drawn up on the basis of the proposals for nominations. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews by the Panel of Judges in February 2010. The Award winner will be notified by mid February 2010.
Two referees' reports to provide written character reference for the candidate, which confirm his/her achievement and contribution as an engineer to the engineering profession and the community. Judges may contact the referees for further information or clarification if deemed necessary.
Copies of relevant supporting documentation, where appropriate.
Award Presentation
Presentation of the Award will be made at the HKIE Annual Dinner on 16 March 2010. The Award winner will receive a trophy and an award certificate. The Institution will support the Award winner to represent the HKIE and to attend a conference outside Hong Kong within the year following the day of receipt of the award certificate. Certificate of Merits could also be given at the discretion of the Panel of Judges.
Deadline
All proposals for nominations must reach the HKIE Secretariat no later than 5:00pm on 31 December 2009 and address to: Chairman of Panel of Judges
Young Engineer of the Year Award 2010 The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
9/F Island Beverley
1 Great George Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Enquiries
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Miss Amy TSE, Manager - Corporate Communications
Tel: (852) 2895 4446
Fax: (852) 2203 4133
Email: corpcom@hkie.org.hk
Website: www.hkie.org.hk
