About the Award

Excellent and Inclusive Practice Award is established to appreciate and recognise HKU staff members’ exceptional contributions in addressing the challenges faced by students studying with documented disabilities or SEN condition. The outstanding efforts and good practices uphold the values of equality, respect and social inclusion on our campus.  

Nomination Requirements

Eligibility

• Nominator - Current students who have registered with SEN Support services could submit maximum 2 nominations
• Nominee - Individuals who are current staff (faculty members and administrative staff members) are eligible for the Awards.  Staff from CEDARS-CoPE are not eligible. 

Nominations are now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by 10 February, 2025. Submit the form online

Selection Criteria

Involvement - Create inclusive campus experiences for students with SEN, offering personalised support to enhance their capabilities based on diverse learning needs

Excellence - Take a holistic approach to promote overall well-being of students through best practices in equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and social inclusion within the HKU community

Innovation - Develop new technologies and innovative ideas to improve learning and research resources for students with SEN

Influence - Demonstrate university-wide impact through awareness-raising initiatives 

The criteria above carry no specified weighing. The Selection Panel will consider each application on its own merit with reference to the criteria. Nominators will be invited to give supplementary information when neccessary.

Recognition

The result announcement will be released by early March 2025. The Excellent and Inclusive Practice Awards will be presented to the award recipients at the Award Presentation Ceremony. All staff and students are welcome to participate. 

For enquiries, please contact us by phone at 3910-3200 or by email at cedars-SEN@hku.hk.

Award Recipients 2023-24

Dr. Eva S.Y. Chan, Faculty of Education

Professor Esther W. Y. Chan, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Otto Heim, Faculty of Arts