The BDC introduced an honorary award named “The BDC 20th Anniversary Special Merit Award” to commend individuals or organisations that have actively promoted the development of Hong Kong brands and enthusiastically supported the work of the BDC. The Award also serves as a token of gratitude to the recipients for their significant contributions.
The Selection Committee, after evaluating nominees mainly based on three criteria, i.e. contributions to Hong Kong brand development, contributions to the development and operations of BDC, and contributions to economic and social development of Hong Kong and our Country, resolved to grant this honorific recognition to Dr the Hon Jose Yu, Mr Paul Yin as well as 4 organisations including, Bank of Communications (Hong Kong), KPMG, Lee Kum Kee, and Centaline Property.
The awards were presented by the Financial Secretary the Hon Paul Chan, and the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development the Hon Algernon Yau at the 2024 Brand Awards Ceremony held on 11 February 2025.