A total of 40 Junior Police Call (JPC) members and leaders, as well as 59 JPC school clubs and district councils were commended on March 29 for their outstanding contributions to organising and participating in community services, publicising fight crime messages and promoting the JPC Scheme.

At the Presentation Ceremony of the Hongkong Bank Foundation JPC Awards 2007, they received commendation trophies and cash awards from Commissioner Tang King-shing, Deputy Commissioner (Operations) Yam Tat-wing, and Head of Corporate Sustainability Asia Pacific Region of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC), Ms Teresa Au.

Speaking at the ceremony, Police Public Relations Branch Chief Superintendent Ng Ka-sing praised the members, leaders, school clubs and district councils for their contributions to JPC activities in the past year, which included anti-crime, anti-drug and environmental protection events and community services.

Mr Ng pointed out that the award scheme had been fruitful over the past 30 years, thanks to the support of the community and HSBC.

Commending JPC members for their effort and enthusiasm, Ms Au said: "The JPC mission corresponds with HSBC's aims to actively support education projects in the community and encourage students to have holistic development. HSBC is proud to have funded the award scheme since 1986. We hope the youth of Hong Kong can establish proper values and be better equipped for the challenges of life through participation in JPC activities."

The JPC Awards Scheme, organised by the Force with a total funding of nearly $5 million from the Hongkong Bank Foundation for the past 22 years, comprises five categories: Best JPC Member, Best JPC Leader/Advanced Leader, Best JPC School Club (Primary School), Best JPC School Club (Secondary School) and Best JPC District Council.

A panel comprising representatives from the Force, HSBC and non-governmental organisations selected the winners from 470 nominated JPC members and 800 nominated groups.

Lou Yu-wun from Wong Tai Sin was selected the Best JPC Member and Lo Ying-cheung from Tsuen Wan the Best JPC Advanced Leader. Each received a commendation trophy and an $8,000 cash award.

The Best JPC District Council award was adjudged to the Sham Shui Po JPC District Council, together with a $21,000 cash award. The Holy Trinity College and the Tsing Yi Public School captured the Best JPC School Club (Secondary School) and the Best JPC School Club (Primary School) awards respectively. The former also received a $13,000 cash award and the latter, an $8,000 cash award..

CP poses with award winners after the prize presentation

Commissioner Tang King-shing shows a great interest in the JPC projects on display

Commissioner Tang King-shing and Head of Corporate Sustainability Asia Pacific Region of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Ms Teresa Au, tours the JPC projects on display

JPC members introduce a creative project to Mr Tang and Ms Au

JPC members reenact the presentation they made during adjudication