Construction Industry Outstanding Young Person Award

Construction Industry Outstanding Young Person Award 2025 Presentation Ceremony & Hong Kong Young Construction Conference

Inaugurated in 2019, the "Construction Industry Outstanding Young Person Award" (CIOYPA) is an Awards Programme that aims to recognise young construction practitioners' efforts in pursuing excellence and making outstanding contributions to the development of the construction industry while creating positive impacts for our community.

The CIOYPA is returning for its fourth edition in 2025 and centres under the theme of "Navigating Excellence: Empowering Young Dreams Builders" to honour young elites in the construction industry who construct the future with professionalism and drive industry development with their innovative minds.

The CIOYPA 2025 Presentation Ceremony will unveil and celebrate the newly selected awardees, each representing excellence, innovation, and leadership across various disciplines in the construction sector. These outstanding young professionals have demonstrated remarkable achievements and a strong commitment to shaping a better built environment for Hong Kong.

To mark the occasion, the “Hong Kong Young Construction Conference” (HKYCC) 2025 will be held as a signature event under CIOYPA, offering a forward-looking dialogue led by young professionals. The Conference provides a platform for exploring evolving roles, emerging opportunities, and the future direction of the construction sector.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, 2 November 2025
Time: 10:30 A.M. – 12:10 P.M.
Venue: LG/F, HKJC Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum

HKYCC Programme Highlights:

Dialogue with the Secretary for Development

Ms. Bernadette LINN, Secretary for Development, will join the Conference to engage directly with young participants

Sharing Session: Forging New Roles, Constructing Tomorrow

Featuring insights from:
-Ar. Nicholas HO — Commissioner for Belt & Road
-Ir Jenny YEUNG — Deputy Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office (Planning & Testing)

About CIOYPA

Inaugurated in 2019, the "Construction Industry Outstanding Young Person Award" (CIOYPA) is a biennial Awards Programme that aims to recognise young construction practitioners' efforts in pursuing excellence and making outstanding contributions to the development of the construction industry while creating positive impacts for our community.

CIOYPA is returning for its fourth edition in 2025 and centres around the theme of "Navigating Excellence: Empowering Young Dreams Builders" to honour young elites in the construction industry who construct the future with professionalism and drive industry development with their innovative minds

Eligibility

Nominee:	Must be a Hong Kong permanent resident;
	Aged 20 to 40 (Between year 1985 and year 2005);
	Be nominated by one Proposer (individual/ company or organisation); and
	Be able to attend the Initial Screening Interview, Final Judging Interview, Community Service Day and the Award Presentation Ceremony
Proposer:	Must be a Hong Kong permanent resident and aged 20 or above; or
	A public/ private organisation registered in Hong Kong

Why Should You Enter CIOYPA

Recognition	Positive Impact	Industry Development
To celebrate your achievements as an outstanding young leader.	To share your experience with other industry practitioners and to serve the community.	To drive the industry's sustainable development with other CIOYPA winners

Key Dates

Nomination Deadline	25 April 2025
Initial Screening Interview	May - June 2025^*
Final Interview	August 2025^*
Result Announcement	Early - September 2025^*
Community Service Day	Mid - September 2025^*

Award Presentation Ceremony	2 November 2025

^{* To be announced in due course.}

Judging Panel

The jury is composed of a chief judge, industry leaders and professionals.

Selection Consultant

A third party independent selection consultant will be appointed to support the selection process.

Judging Criteria

Personal achievement of the Nominee, his/her contribution to the development of the construction Industry and the community at large and his / her vision and commitment to Hong Kong.

Selection Procedures

1. Initial Screening Interview

Initial Screening Interview will be arranged in May - June 2025 by the Selection Consultant to verify the information obtained in the nomination form, to examine the eligibility of each Nominee and to shortlist a list of nominees for the final judging interview. All information pertinent to the nominations will be treated confidentially and will not be published unless the Nominee is selected.

2. Final Interview

All shortlisted Nominees will be notified and invited to attend the final judging interview by the Panel of Judges held in August 2025.

Award

Awardees will be presented a trophy at the Awards Presentation Ceremony, and will be invited to participate in various construction industry-related events and conferences to promote the sustainable development of the industry and enhance the professional image.

Proposers of the awardees will also receive a trophy in appreciation of their nominations at the Awards Presentation Ceremony.

Contact Us

Tel: 2100 9000

Email: [email protected]

Past Awards

3^rd Construction Industry Outstanding Young Person Award

2^nd Construction Industry Outstanding Young Person Award

1^st Construction Industry Outstanding Young Person Award

Categories	Practitioners
Business and Management	Engineer, Planner, Surveyor, Persons who engage in business operations, Project Management, Supervisor and Safety Officer, etc.
Frontline Construction Personnel	Registered construction workers under Construction Workers Registration Ordinance (e.g. Registered Semi-skilled Worker, and Registered Skilled Worker, etc.)
Technology Transformation, Design, Academic and Others	Academic (e.g. Professor, Lecturer, and Teaching Fellow, etc.), Technology Transformation Leader (e.g. BIM Practitioner, AI, or Automation), Architect, Designer, Community Engagement Leader and Others

Construction Industry Outstanding Young Person Award