The Award Scheme
Eligibility
Companies
- Companies registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Chapter 310) or incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622) or the predecessor Companies Ordinance (i.e. the old Companies Ordinance (Chapter 32)).1
Organisations
- Non-governmental organisations and social enterprises.2
Government Bureaux/Departments
- Government bureaux/departments are eligible to participate in the"Outstanding Family-Friendly Employment Practices 2017/18" and "Awards for Breastfeeding Support 2017/18".3
Award Categories
Companies
- Corporations Category
(companies with 100 or more employees in Hong Kong) - Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Category
(companies with less than 100 employees in Hong Kong)
Organisations
- Organisations Category
Government Bureaux/Departments
- For the "Outstanding Family-Friendly Employment Practices 2017/18" and "Awards for Breastfeeding Support 2017/18"
1Participating companies are required to provide Business Registration Certificates together with the online Application Form.
2This category includes educational institutions, healthcare institutions, charitable institutions, social service organisations, social enterprises, statutory bodies, chambers of commerce and professional bodies. Participating organisations are required to provide supporting document together with the online Application Form to verify its Non-governmental organisations or social enterprise status. The participating organisation's final eligibility will be decided by the Organising Committee.
3Each government bureau/department may submit one application for the "Outstanding Family-Friendly Employment Practices 2017/18" and/or "Awards for Breastfeeding Support 2017/18". The application should be submitted by the headquarters. An application submitted by a district office or an individual unit will not be accepted.
