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HSUHK Teaching Excellence Awards (2024-25) Presentation Ceremony

Since its establishment in the 2014-15 academic year, the HSUHK Teaching Excellence Awards have been presented annually to distinguished teachers in recognition of their outstanding performance in teaching, dedication to continuous improvement in pedagogy, and significant contributions to teaching and learning.  By 2025, more than 50 faculty members from different schools and departments have received the awards.

Following a rigorous selection process, four distinguished teachers were selected for the 2024-25 academic year. To celebrate their achievements, a presentation ceremony was held on 29 January 2026 during the 4th College Assembly of the 2025-26 academic year. Professor Simon Ho, President of HSUHK, and Professor Joshua Mok, Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research) presented the awards, with Professor Jeanne Fu, Vice-President (Learning and Student Experience), presiding.  

HSUHK Teaching Excellence Awards (2024-25) Recipients:

  • Dr Andy Cheng 
    Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, School of Business
  • Ms Chu Yau-mui
    Part-time Lecturer, Department of Chinese, School of Humanities and Social Science
  • Dr Valerie Tang
    Assistant Professor, Department of Supply Chain and Information Management, School of Decision Sciences
  • Dr Janice Wong 
    Lecturer, School of Communication

The ceremony was attended by nearly 1,000 HSUHK community members, including HSUHK students and faculty members. The School Deans, Associate Deans, and Heads of the respective faculties of each award-winning teacher were also present to extend their congratulations: Professor Scarlet Tso and Professor Ronald Chiu, Dean and Associate Dean of School of Communication (SCOM); Professor Chan Wai-sum and Dr Daniel Mo;  Dean and Associate Dean (Engagement and Undergraduate Studies) of School of Decision Sciences; Dr Lisa Goh, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) of School of Business, and Professor Alex Cheung, Head of the Department of Chinese, representing the School Humanities and Social Science. The celebration was filled with great joy and warm wishes.

President Simon Ho (left), Professor Joshua Mok (2nd from right) and Professor Jeanne Fu (right) congratulate the four award recipients — Dr Janice Wong (2nd from left),  Dr Valerie Tang (3rd from left), Ms Chu Yau-mui (centre), and Dr Andy Cheng (3rd from right).

Dr Andy Cheng 

Ms Chu Yau-mui

Dr Valerie Tang

Dr Janice Wong