JPC members and groups commended
A total of 271 winners of the Hongkong Bank Foundation Junior Police Call (JPC) Awards 2011 were commended on March 17 for their outstanding contributions in disseminating fight crime messages, promoting the JPC Scheme, as well as organising and participating in community services.
They were presented with commendation trophies and cash awards from Commissioner Tsang Wai-hung and HSBC Chief Operating Officer Asia Pacific Region, Mr Raymond Cheng, at a presentation ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, Police Public Relations Branch (PPRB) Chief Superintendent (CSP) Wong Kwok-wai, pointed out that the JPC Scheme had seen significant developments and secured support from the community over the past 37 years.
"JPC members have benefited from various training courses, as well as Mainland and overseas visits. They're committed to serving and caring for the community through active participation in volunteer services, as well as fight crime and anti-drug activities," he said.
Noting that the scheme currently had more than 190 000 members, including some 1 130 Non-ethnic Chinese youths, CSPWong thanked JPC Honorary Presidents, school principals, teachers and school clubs for their unfailing support that has made the scheme a great success.
Mr Cheng also commended the scheme's positive impacts on young people's personal growth. He said: "HSBC has been a strong supporter of education, in particular projects designed to enhance students' holistic development. We are proud to have funded the JPC Awards Scheme since 1986, and hope JPC members will strive to develop a positive attitude and be better equipped for challenges and responsibilities through participation in JPC activities."
Organised by the Force with a total funding of more than $5 million sponsored by the Hongkong Bank Foundation for the past 26 years, the Awards comprise 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 selection panel made up of representatives from PPRB, HSBC, JPC Central Advisory Board and a non-government organisation picked the winners.
Leung Hoi-ling from Tsuen Wan District was selected the Best JPC Member and Yiu Yuen-yee from Sham Shui Po District the Best JPC Advanced Leader, each receiving a commendation trophy and a cash award of $8 000.
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School and St. Bonaventure Catholic Primary School in Wong Tai Sin won the Best JPC School Club (Secondary School) and the Best JPC School Club (Primary School) awards respectively. The former received a cash award of $13 000 and the latter $9 000. The Best JPC District Council award went to Sham Shui Po JPC District Council, which was honoured with a $21 000 cash award.
Officiating guests and JPC Central Advisory Board
members praise JPC members and groups for their contributions to the
Awards Scheme
Mr Tsang and Mr Cheng officiate at the presentation
ceremony 
CP and Mr Cheng congratulate members of Sham Shui Po
JPC District Council on winning the Best JPC District Council award
Mr Tsang makes a point to a Non-ethnic Chinese JPC
member
CP is impressed by the exhibits of JPC members 
Deputy Commissioner (Operations) and Director of
Operations Hung Hak-wai view studentsˇ¦ entries to the Awards Scheme