Outstanding HKO officers commended by the Director (2017)

Letter of Commendation

Awardee(s)	Remarks
Mr LEE Lap-shun, SSO Miss LEE Shuk-ming, SSO Mr CHAN Sai-tick, SSO Mr LEE Kwok-lun, SO Mr SHUM Chi-tai, SO Mr TSOI Tze-shun, SO Mr HE Yuheng, SO Ms CHAN Yuk-hing, Acting SEO Miss SING Yuen-ki, SA	These officers were commended for the dedication in enhancing the Observatory’s weather forecasting and warning services to the international standard. Their efforts have contributed to the success of the Observatory in acquiring the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) certification in February.
Mr TAM Kwong-hung, SSO Mr CHAN Ying-wa, SO Mr TONG Yu-fai, SO Ms CHAN Yuk-hing, Acting SEO Mr CHEUNG Wing-kai, EO Miss CHAN Chuen-wan, Student SA Mr LI Siu-chun, Student SA Ms LAM Ho-man, Analyst/ Programmer II Mr YAN King-lun, Analyst Programmer Miss CHO Ching-yee, Programmer	These officers were commended for the dedication in developing the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s International Cloud Atlas (ICA) webpage for the meteorological community, the public and media worldwide. They promoted the Observatory’s professional image in the meteorological community and at the international level, and further advanced the engagement of the public in capturing and appreciating clouds.
Mr YAU Lai-kin, SRSM Mr IP Wing-sing, SRSM Mr LO Choi-fung, SA Mr LEUNG Wai-yeung, ex-Motor Driver	These officers were commended for their efforts in locating the Observatory’s remnant site at Au Tau outside office hours and perfecting the Observatory’s historical records in geomagnetic observation.
Miss LEE Fung-ying, SO Mr WONG Tak-kan, EO Ms CHAN Kam-chu, Sr.Draughtsman Mr MA Lap-yin Johnny, SA Miss CHU Suet-ying, SA	These officers were commended for their success in coordinating a series of events in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Friends of the Observatory, many of which took place outside office hours. These events have enhanced the public’s understanding and image of the Observatory.
Dr LEE Tsz-cheung, SSO Ms SONG Man-kuen Sandy, SSO Mr SIU Tze-cheong Jerry, CEO Mr CHOY Chun-wing, SO Miss LEE Fung-ying, SO Mr LUI Wing-hong, CEO Mr WONG Tak-kan, EO Mr FUNG Kwok-chu, CSA Mr LO Choi-fung Steve, SA Mr LUI Pok-him, Executive Officer II Ms CHAN Kam-chu, Sr.Draughtsman Mr LUK Siu-fai, ACO	These officers were commended for their contribution in the completed renovation of the Cheung Chau Meteorological Station (CCMS), despite its remote locality and inaccessibility, and successful organization of ‘the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of numbered tropical cyclone signals in Hong Kong’ publicity event on 7 June 2017.
Miss WONG Ting-ting Timy, Graphic Designer	This officer was commended for her production of the winning design for the ESCAP/ WMO Typhoon Committee 50th Anniversary Logo, which has already been adopted for use by the Typhoon Committee Secretariat in the official communication and publicity materials leading up to the celebration events. This honor has enhanced the image of the Observatory as well as the profile of Hong Kong, China as a founding Member of the Typhoon Committee.
Mr IP Chi-wing, RSM Mr LEUNG Yin-kee, RSM Mr WU Man-yiu, RSM Mr FONG Tsz-wang, SA	These officers were commended for their whole-hearted effort in conducting urgent repair of equipment in tide gauges in Tai Miu Wan and Shek Pik, which were damaged by Severe Typhoon Hato on 23 August. The team had efficiently resumed the operation of the two tide gauges before Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar approached Hong Kong on 27 August. They have ensured the availability of real-time tidal information.
Mr LEUNG Yin-kee, RSM Mr KWONG Ching-kan, RSM	These officers were commended for their dedicated effort in maintaining the operations of both Tai Mo Shan Weather Radar and Tate’s Cairn Weather Radar during the passage of Severe Typhoon Hato. When Tate’s Cairn Weather Radar ceased operation due to power disruptions caused by Hato, they took prompt actions to ensure uninterrupted supply of radar image data and products. They have safeguarded the Observatory’s Tropical Cyclone Warning Services from the influence of Hato.
Mr LAI Wai-lun, RSM Mr KWOK Koon-yip, RSM Mr NG Shu-kwan, RSM Mr YU Choi-loi, RSM	These officers were commended for their impressive contribution in conducting an urgent repair of the tide gauge on Waglan Island, which was damaged by Severe Typhoon Hato on 23 August. They conducted the repair on 26 August which was a non-working day and resumed normal operation of the tide gauge before the approach of Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar. Their effort has ensured the Observatory’s ability to provide storm surge monitoring and forecasting services in securing public safety.
Mr CHENG Yuen-chung, SSO Miss LEE Shuk-ming, SSO Dr LEE Tsz-cheung, SSO Mr LI Sun-wai, SSO Mr LEE Kwok-lun, SO Dr LEE Yiu-fai, SO Mr HE Yuheng, SO Dr LAI Wang-chun, SO Dr LAW Hiu-fai, SO Mr CHEUNG Sze-yuen, EO Dr CHENG Chung-choi, EO Mr CHOY Shui-chung , EO Ms CHIU Chiu-yee, CSA Mr WONG Chi-wai, SSA Mr LAI Tak-cheong, SSA Mr LAU Yiu-ki, SA Mr NG Chun-yuen, SA Mr CHEUNG Wing-cheung, SA Miss CHAN Hiu-laam, SA Mr LEE Tin-shing, Student SA Mr LEUNG Tsz-ho, Student SA Mr YAU Tsz-hei, Student SA	These officers were commended for their timely and effective communication with different stakeholders and the public on the Observatory’s decisions and relevant information of issuing Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals during the passage of Severe Typhoon Hato. As Hato posed serious threat to Hong Kong and necessitated the issuance of Hurricane Signal No. 10, their support minimized the impact of Hato. Their dedicated effort has been indispensable in assuring public safety.
Dr LI Ping-wah, SSO Mr CHEUNG Ping, SO Mr HO Ka-leong, CEO Mr SHAM Fu-cheung, CEO Mr HO Pak-sing, CEO Mr HUI Kin-chung, CEO Ms WONG Sau-ha, SEO Mr WONG Chi-fai, SEO Miss CHAN Man-yee, SEO Mr MAK Kai-lun, SEO Mr WONG To, SEO Mr YEUNG Ho-kee, EO Mr KWAN Kam-lun, EO Mr TANG Shu-yan, EO Mr SUN Kam-tao, SSA Mr CHEUNG Kai-kwong, SSA Mr LAU Chi-yung, SSA Mr WU Wing-wah, Acting SSA Mr CHUNG Rex, SA Mr HUI Ka-ho, SA Miss HUNG Lai-mei, SA Mr LUI Pok-him, Executive Officer II Mr YEUNG Kwok-leung, CA	These officers were commended for their devoted effort in ensuring the smooth operation of Airport Meteorological Office (AMO) during the close approach of Severe Typhoon Hato. Hato necessitated the issuance of Hurricane Signal No. 10 and over 900 flights were delayed or cancelled. They kept different stakeholders and the public well informed of the weather situation and possible impact to air traffic and airport operation, which has minimized the impact of Hato to air traffic.
Mr HO Pak-sing, CEO Mr LAU Chi-yung, SSA Mr LI Nga-wing, SSA Mr SHEK Fung-sun, SA Mr CHENG Tat-yan, SA Mr POON Ka-kit, Analyst/ Programmer II Mr TO Ka-chun, Analyst Programmer Mr TAM Ka-wing, Analyst Programmer Mr WONG Wai-chung, Analyst Programmer Mr LAM Chiu-hing, ex-System Developer Mr CHAN Hing-faat, System Developer Mr LUI Pok-him, Executive Officer II Mr YEUNG Kwok-leung, CA	These officers were commended for their outstanding contribution in planning, coordinating and executing the migration of Airport Meteorological Office (AMO) operation to Ancillary Airport Meteorological Office (AAMO). Despite the complexity of the tasks, they worked closely together and outside office hours to ensure the smooth and seamless migration of AMO to AAMO and efficient cleanup of AMO for subsequent refurbishment works.
Mr HUI Tai-wai David, SO Mr YEUNG Wai-lung, SO Mr CHEUNG Ping, SO Dr LAM Hok-yin, SO	These officers were commended for their contributions in hosting the radio programme “寰聽天下” in RTHK Putonghua Channel on behalf of the Observatory. During the past 7 years, they had produced more than 350 sessions to promote public education on weather, climate and geophysical knowledge, and promote public awareness on weather-related hazards.
Miss LEE Fung-ying, SO Dr CHENG Chung-choi, EO Mr LAM Yat-wing, EO Miss CHU Suet-ying, SA Mr MA Lap-yin Johnny, SA Miss IU Fung-wan, SA	These officers were commended for providing unfailing and continuous logistic support in arranging central briefings and ensured timely delivery of central briefings to media and social media platforms throughout the approach of Severe Typhoon Hato, Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar and Severe Tropical Storm Mawar between 22 August and 4 September. They also handled large amount of phone enquiries after passage of the tropical cyclones.
Mr CHAU Hak-ming, RSM Mr WONG Chi-ching, SSA Mr LO Chi-hung, SA	These officers were commended for their valuable contribution in ensuring the smooth operation of Automatic Upper-air Sounding System and collection of upper-air weather information during passage of Severe Typhoon Hato. The collected information helped improve the understanding of tropical cyclone structure and was also disseminated to World Meteorological Organization for use by meteorological community worldwide.
Mr LUI Pok-him, Executive Officer II Mr CHEUNG Ka-chun, Executive Officer II Miss WAN Yu-tung, ACO Mr LUK Siu-fai, ACO Mr WU Wai-hung, Supplies Assistant Ms IP Ching-lan, OA Mr CHEUNG For-kwong, Workman II Mr KOO Wai-po, Workman II Mr LUK Man-leung, Workman II Mr AU Kwok-wai, Workman II Ms TAI Wai-siu, Workman II Ms WONG Suet-ying, Workman II Mr LEE Yiu-chung, Motor Driver Mr CHENG Yiu-tung, Motor Driver Mr FUNG Chi-man, Motor Driver Mr POON Po-wah, Motor Driver	These officers were commended for their substantial contribution in providing reliable supportive service to colleagues who had to be on duty when Severe Typhoon Hato was affecting Hong Kong. Their concerted effort had ensured the Observatory’s colleagues in discharging their duties effectively and safely.
Dr LAM Hok-yin, SO	This officer was commended for his effective and efficient work in preparing the necessary materials, coordinate with the organizer and man the booth of the Observatory in “Science, the way to my future” Exhibition organized by The Academy of Sciences of Hong Kong. The exhibition was successfully held on 21-29 October 2017 with good response.
Mr TAM Kwong-hung, SSO Mr CHAN Ying-wa, Acting SSO Mr CHAN Kai-wing, SO Ms CHAN Yuk-hing, SEO Mr LAI Wai-lun, RSM Mr CHEN Yung, SSA Mr LING Wing-sum, SA Ms LAM Mei-sim, SA Mr LO Choi-fung, SA Mr MAN Kai-tong, Analyst Programmer Mr YU Siu-man, Artisan Mr NG Sai-man, Artisan Mr TANG Kwong-yeung, Artisan Mr FAN Man-hei, Intern	These officers were commended for their teamwork in planning and developing Co-WIN 2.0. Co-WIN 2.0 was successfully set up and launched at the Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) on 4 Nov 2017 with good publicity. The team had demonstrated strong sense of professionalism.
Mr IP Wing-sing, SRSM Mr LEUNG Yin-kee, RSM Mr IP Chi-wing, RSM Mr WU Man-yiu, RSM	These officers were commended for their work in developing, testing and implementing a new method to mount anemometers in weather buoys, which had significantly enhanced the occupational safety of staff of the Observatory, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and Marine Department who had to conduct maintenance works for the weather buoys.
Miss WONG Yip-ying, CA	This officer was commended for her passionate and articulate communication. She was always able to locate the crux of the incoming enquiries, provide immediate support and coordinate responses with colleagues from other divisions in a highly distinguished manner. Her outstanding performance in handling public enquiries and complaints significantly enhanced the professional image of the Observatory.
Mr IP Wing-sing, SRSM Mr KWONG Ching-kan, RSM Mr LAU Chi-ho, RSM	These officers were commended for their prompt action in starting the maintenance and diagnosis work of Tai Mo Shan weather radar early before the issuance of Typhoon Cyclone Standby Signal No.1 for TC Khanun. In view of the complexity of the problem, they worked for long hours to carry out thorough checking and investigation and successfully resumed the normal operation of the radar.

Letter of Appreciation

Awardee(s)	Remarks
Ms LAM Ching-chi, SSO Mr MA Wai-man, SSO Mr LEUNG Wai-hung, SO	These officers successfully acquired the IAEA’s account for the Observatory to instantly access the Unified System for Information Exchange in Incidents and Emergencies (USIE) and the International Radiation Monitoring Information System (IRMIS). This strengthens the capacity of the Observatory on handling nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies.
Mr TSOI Tze-shun, SO Mr MA Lap-yin Johnny, SA Miss CHU Suet-ying, SA Miss IU Fung-wan, SA Mr CHIU Chi-man, Photographer II Mr CHEUNG Ka-chun, Executive Officer II Mr IP Tai-wai David, CO Miss WAN Yu-tung, ACO Mr HO Man-po, CA Ms IP Ching-lan, OA Mr CHEUNG For-kwong, Workman II Mr KOO Wai-po, Workman II Mr LUK Man-leung, Workman II Mr AU Kwok-wai, Workman II	These officers successfully organized the publicity event at the Cheung Chau Meteorological Station (CCMS) on 7 June 2017 for ‘the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of numbered tropical cyclone signals in Hong Kong’. They demonstrated great team spirit and ensured the smooth running of the publicity event. Favourable feedback from the participating guests and positive media coverage were received, which promoted the image of the Observatory.
Dr CHAN Siu-wai, SO Mr WONG Chi-ching, SSA Ms MOK Wai-ling, SA Mr LUI Pok-him, Executive Officer II	These officers had proactively assessed, planned, coordinated and followed up the setting up of the back-up Monitoring and Assessment Centre (MAC) in King's Park Meteorological Station. They had equipped King’s Park with MAC’s functionalities and enabled effective communication of colleagues working in King’s Park MAC with other government departments and the Observatory’s counterparts during emergency situations.
Mr KOK Mang-hin, SO Dr CHONG Sze-ning, SO	These officers proactively took prompt actions in alerting the senior management when noticing the misinterpretations or misquotes reported by the media. This enabled the Observatory to clarify and request the relevant media to rectify the misinterpretations or misquotes concerned. Their effort has avoided the spreading of incorrect information.
Ms SONG Man-kuen Sandy, SSO Miss LEE Fung-ying, SO Miss YEUNG Wing-sum, Researcher Miss WONG Ting-ting, Graphic Designer Miss WONG Shan-shan, Videographer Ms CHAN Kam-chu, Sr. Draughtsman Mr CHIU Chi-man, Photographer II	These officers worked closely as a professional team on publicity of Co-WIN 2.0 and coordinated with Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) on the launch event. Co-WIN 2.0 was successfully launched at ZCB on 4 Nov 2017 and attracted the public’s attention.