Recent award-winning staff
Prof. Laurie HO received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 29th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS)
Prof. Connie CHONG, representing our School’s ACTuWISE project team, obtained the Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva—the team’s best result to date
Prof. Ho Yu CHENG was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Class of 2025
Teaching Award
| Year | Awarding Body | Award | Awardee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Faculty Education Award 2026 – Early Career Faculty Members | Prof. Marques NG |
| 2026 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award MPhil-PhD in Nursing (2024-25) | Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2026 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Doctor of Nursing (2024-25) | Prof. William LI |
| 2026 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing (2024-25) | Prof. Fiona TANG & Dr. Gigi LING |
| 2026 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) (2024-25) | Dr. Hermione LO, Dr. Rebecca PANG & Mr. Kevin YAU |
| 2026 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2024-25) Year One | Prof. Marques NG |
| 2026 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2024-25) Year Two | Dr. Cecilia CHAN |
| 2026 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2024-25) Year Three | Prof. CHOW Ka Ming |
| 2026 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2024-25) Year Four | Dr. Yan WONG |
| 2026 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2024-25) Year Five | Dr. Yan WONG |
| 2025 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award 2024 | Dr. Zoe KWOK |
| 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2023-24) Year One | Prof. Marques NG |
| 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2023-24) Year Two | Prof. Dorothy CHAN |
| 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2023-24) Year Three | Prof. CHOW Ka Ming |
| 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2023-24) Year Four | Dr. Cheryl YEUNG |
| 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2023-24) Year Five | Dr. Zoe KWOK |
| 2025 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award MPhil-PhD in Nursing (2023-24) | Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2025 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Doctor of Nursing (2023-24) | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying |
| 2025 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing (2023-24) | Prof. Fiona TANG and Dr. Gigi LING |
| 2025 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) (2023-24) | Ms. WONG Ho Yan, Dr. Doris WONG and Ms. Winnie KWAN |
| 2024 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2022-23) Year One | Dr. Ricky AHMAT |
| 2024 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2022-23) Year Two | Dr. Thomas LAM |
| 2024 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2022-23) Year Three | Dr. Doris WONG |
| 2024 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2022-23) Year Four | Ms. Silvia TONG |
| 2024 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2022-23) Year Five | Ms. Silvia TONG |
| 2024 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Science in Gerontology (2022-23) Year 2 | Ms. Zoe KWOK |
| 2024 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award MPhil-PhD in Nursing (2022-23) | Dr. CHOI Kai Chow |
| 2024 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Doctor of Nursing (2022-23) | Prof. Dorothy CHAN |
| 2024 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing (2022-23) | Prof. Fiona TANG and Dr. Gigi LING |
| 2024 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) (2022-23) | Dr. Ricky AHMAT, Dr. Cheryl YEUNG and Ms. Zoe KWOK |
| 2023 | National Hartford Centre of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) | Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing | Prof. Fiona TANG and Dr. Sally LO |
| 2023 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award MPhil-PhD in Nursing (2021-22) | Dr. CHOI Kai Chow |
| 2023 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Doctor of Nursing (2021-22) | Prof. Dorothy CHAN |
| 2023 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing (2021-22) | Prof. Marques NG and Prof. Fiona TANG |
| 2023 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) (2021-22) | Dr. Ricky AHMAT, Ms. Wendy CHAN and Ms. Anna NGAN |
| 2023 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2021-22) Year One | Prof. Jojo WONG |
| 2023 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2021-22) Year Two | Ms. WONG Ho Yan |
| 2023 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2021-22) Year Three | Prof. CHOW Ka Ming |
| 2023 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2021-22) Year Four | Prof. CHOW Ka Ming |
| 2023 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2021-22) Year Five | Mr. Simon LAM |
| 2023 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Science in Gerontology (2021-22) | Ms. Zoe KWOK |
| 2022 | National Hartford Centre of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) | Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing | Prof. Ken HO |
| 2022 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2020-21) Year One | Prof. Jojo WONG |
| 2022 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2020-21) Year Two | Dr. Philip HUNG |
| 2022 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2020-21) Year Three | Dr. Bernice LAW |
| 2022 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2020-21) Year Four | Dr. Bernice LAW |
| 2022 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Nursing (2020-21) Year Five | Mr. Simon LAM |
| 2022 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Teacher of the Year Award Bachelor of Science in Gerontology (2020-21) | Mr. Ivan FUNG |
| 2022 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award MPhil-PhD in Nursing (2020-21) | Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2022 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Doctor of Nursing (2020-21) | Prof. Helen CHAN |
| 2022 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing (2020-21) | Prof. Dorothy CHAN and Prof. Winnie SO |
| 2022 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Best Teacher Award Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) (2020-21) | Dr. Philip HUNG, Ms. Winnie KWAN and Ms. Zoe KWOK |
Research Award
| Year | Awarding Body | Award | Awardee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 8th Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference cum 2nd Cochrane Hong Kong Symposium – Best Oral Presentation Award | Prof. CHENG Ho Yu, Prof. Suzanne LO & Ms. TSE Man Kei |
| 2026 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 8th Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference cum 2nd Cochrane Hong Kong Symposium – Best Poster Presentation Award | Prof. Marques NG & Prof. Jojo WONG |
| 2026 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 8th Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference cum 2nd Cochrane Hong Kong Symposium – Early Career Researcher Scholarship | Dr. Mohammed Usman ALI |
| 2026 | 29th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS) | Best Oral Presentation Award | Prof. Laurie HO |
| 2026 | 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva | Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury | Prof. Connie CHONG & Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2025 | Hong Kong Association of Gerontology | Outstanding Paper Presentation Award (1st Prize) – 32nd Annual Congress of Gerontology | Dr. TAO An |
| 2025 | Hong Kong Stroke Society | Hong Kong Stroke Society Prize for Allied Health Professionals | Prof. Suzanne LO & Prof. Janita CHAU |
| 2025 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Alumni Torch Fund | CUHK Entrepreneur Day 2025 – Innovation and Creativity Award | Prof. Connie CHONG & Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2025 | Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai | 2025 Shanghai Hong Kong Innovation Project Final Pitch – Outstanding Project Award (AI startup category) | Prof. Connie CHONG & Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2025 | West China School of Nursing at Sichuan University | 6th West China International Nursing Conference – First Prize for Oral Presentation | Prof. CHOW Ka Ming & Prof. Connie CHONG |
| 2025 | Stanford University | World’s Top 2% Scientists | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying, Prof. Carmen CHAN, Prof. Helen CHAN, Prof. Dorothy CHAN, Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong, Dr. CHOI Kai Chow, Prof. Connie CHONG, Prof. CHOW Ka Ming, Prof. LAU Ying, Prof. Regina LEE, Prof. William LI, Prof. Winnie SO & Prof. Jojo WONG |
| 2025 | International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM) | ISBM Outstanding New Investigator Award | Prof. Dorothy CHAN |
| 2025 | Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS) | Mentee of ACBS Early Career Mentorship Programme 2025 | Dr. Chaney ZHAO |
| 2025 | Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS) | ACBS World Conference 2025 – Early Career Research Paper Award | Dr. Chaney ZHAO |
| 2025 | Renal Society of Australasia (RSA) | RSA Annual Conference 2025 – Best Abstract Award | Prof. Marques NG |
| 2025 | Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2025 | Author Service Award 2025 | Prof. Alan TAM |
| 2025 | Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2025 | Editorial Contribution Award 2025 | Prof. Alan TAM |
| 2025 | Wiley | Top Cited Article 2022-2023 (Nursing & Health Sciences) | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying |
| 2025 | Centre for Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | CUHK Centre for Bioethics 10th Anniversary Art Competition “Where art meets bioethics’ – Merit Prize | Dr. Chaney ZHAO |
| 2025 | Centre for Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | CUHK Centre for Bioethics 10th Anniversary Art Competition “Where art meets bioethics’ – Merit Prize | Prof. Suzanne LO, Prof. Janita CHAU & Ms. Isabelle ZHENG |
| 2024 | Health Research Symposium 2024 | Best Poster Award | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying |
| 2024 | The Hong Kong Council of Social Service | Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024: Certificate of Merit of the Smart People Award (Smart Empowerment stream) | Prof. Connie CHONG & Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2024 | Research Grants Council | Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellow | Prof. Helen CHAN |
| 2024 | International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) | SIOP Nursing Network Scholarship | Prof. Ankie CHEUNG |
| 2024 | The Hong Kong Stroke Society | Prize for Stroke Nurses 2024 | Prof. Suzanne LO & Prof. Janita CHAU |
| 2024 | Stanford University | World’s Top 2% Scientists (2023) | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying, Prof. Carmen CHAN, Prof. Helen CHAN, Prof. CHOW Ka Ming, Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong, Prof. LAU Ying, Prof. Regina LEE, Prof. William LI, Prof. Winnie SO, Prof. Jojo WONG |
| 2024 | 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Breakthrough Meeting | 2024 Breakthrough Abstract Award | Prof. William LI |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) 2024 | Silver Medal (Awarded Project: Pai.ACT: AI-driven Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Tailored Mental Health) | Prof. Connie CHONG & Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2024 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 9th Nursing Symposium on Cancer Care cum 1st Genomic and Genetic Nursing Forum – Best Oral Presentation Award | Prof. Dorothy CHAN, Prof. Jojo WONG and Dr. Thi Khanh NGUYEN |
| 2024 | The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 9th Nursing Symposium on Cancer Care cum 1st Genomic and Genetic Nursing Forum – Best Poster | Dr. Gigi LING |
| 2024 | 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG) | Gold Medal (Awarded Project: Pai.ACT: AI-driven Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Tailored Mental Health) | Prof. Connie CHONG & Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2024 | The Hong Kong Paediatric Society, Hong Kong College of Paediatric Nursing and Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Association | Joint Annual Scientific Meeting 2023/24 – First Prize in Oral Presentation (Nursing, Allied Health) | Prof. Connie CHONG & Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2023 | Stanford University | World’s Top 2% Scientists (2022) | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying, Prof. Carmen CHAN, Prof. Helen CHAN, Prof. CHOW Ka Ming, Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong, Prof. LAU Ying, Prof. William LI, Prof. Winnie SO, Prof. Jojo WONG |
| 2023 | Hong Kong Management Association | Excellence in Social Impact Innovation Award | Prof. Helen CHAN |
| 2023 | Ageing Asia Alliance | Finalist of 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards: Innovation of the Year – Caregiver Model | Prof. Helen CHAN |
| 2023 | 26th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS) | Best Poster Presentation Award | Prof. Aileen CHAN |
| 2023 | American Heart Association | 2023 Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award | Prof. Janita CHAU, Prof. Suzanne LO, Dr. CHOI Kai Chow & Mr. Simon LAM |
| 2022 | The Hong Kong Council of Social Service | Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022: Smart People (Smart Ageing) Award – Silver Award | Prof. Ken HO |
| 2022 | Stanford University | World’s Top 2% Scientists (2021) | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying, Prof. Carmen CHAN, Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong, Dr. CHOI Kai Chow & Prof. William LI |
| 2022 | International Society of Behavioural Medicine | Health and Behaviour International Collaborative Award | Prof. Dorothy CHAN |
| 2022 | World Health Organisation | Winner, WHO Western Pacific Innovation Challenge | Prof. Winnie SO |
Industry Award
| Year | Awarding Body | Award | Awardee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Advance HE | Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) | Prof. Ka Ming CHOW |
| 2025 | Advance HE | Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) | Prof. Fiona TANG |
| 2025 | Advance HE | Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA) | Dr. Joanna YEUNG |
| 2025 | American Academy of Nursing (AAN) | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) | Prof. CHENG Ho Yu |
| 2025 | Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma Nursing) | 2025 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame | Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2024 | American Academy of Nursing (AAN) | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) | Prof. CHOW Ka Ming |
| 2024 | The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing and Midwifery | Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing and Midwifery | Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2024 | Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma Nursing) | 2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame | Prof. Helen CHAN |
| 2023 | American Academy of Nursing (AAN) | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) | Prof. Ying LAU |
| 2021 | American Academy of Nursing (AAN) | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) | Prof. Helen CHAN |
| 2021 | The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing | Special Recognition Award | Prof. Carmen CHAN YIP |
| 2018 | American Academy of Nursing (AAN) | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) | Prof. Carmen CHAN YIP |
| 2018 | American Academy of Nursing (AAN) | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) | Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2018 | The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing | Fellow Recognition Award – Gold Merit Award | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying |
| 2018 | The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing | Fellow Recognition Award | Ms. Civy LEUNG |
| 2018 | The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing | Fellow Recognition Award – Gold Merit Award | Prof. Winnie SO |
| 2017 | American Academy of Nursing (AAN) | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying |
Other Award
| Year | Awarding Body | Award | Awardee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Outstanding Fellow of Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Prof. CHIEN Wai Tong |
| 2022 | The Government of The Hong Kong SAR | Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service 2022 | Prof. CHAIR Sek Ying |
| 2021 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Positive Workplace Service (PWS) Award (Individual Award) (2021) | Mr. Tony SO |
| 2019 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Positive Workplace Service (PWS) Award (Individual Award) (2018/2019) | Ms. Vivian WU |
Award Received by the School
| Year | Awarding Body | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health | “Join Hands for a Tobacco-free Hong Kong” Publicity Programme – The Most Active Participation Award | |
| 2024 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | GO! Green Award 2023 – Platinum Award & Awareness and Engagement Award | |
| 2023 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | GO! Green Award 2022 – Platinum Award & Sustainable Event Management Award | |
| 2023 | Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health | “Get Set, Go! Towards our Tobacco-free Future” Publicity Programme – The Most Energetic Supporting Organisation | |
| 2023 | Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme | My Favourite City Partnership Scheme Award | |
| 2022 | Community Investment & Inclusion Fund | Social Capital Builder Logo Award 2022 | |
| 2022 | Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health | “Tobacco Endgame: Zero Hazard．Smoke-free Generation” Publicity Programme – The Most Creative Supporting Organization | |
| 2022 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | GO! Green Award 2021 – Platinum Award & Workplace Health and Wellness Award | |
| 2021 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Positive Workplace Service (PWS) Award (Team Award) (2021) |