Bob Christian Award
The Bob Christian Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award 2013 Every year we search for the alum who has best lived the HKIS Mission and Student Learning Results.
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ob Christian set the ground rules for HKIS. As the first Head of School, Bob established the foundations of academic excellence and service learning opportunities that many of you have enjoyed in years gone by. It is only fitting that the most significant award at HKIS is in his name. We have received many entries in the past for the Award and we are always encouraged that so many people are continuing to live the Mission of HKIS, despite being far from Hong Kong or graduating several years ago. To find out more about the Award, over the next few pages please take a look at our previous winners and their inspirational work.
What’s it all about? The Bob Christian Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award was established in 2006 during the school’s 40th Anniversary to recognize the tremendous service of Bob Christian, the first Head of School for HKIS. The award is presented annually to the Alumnus/Alumna who have made a strong, positive contribution to HKIS, our community, and the wider Hong Kong community while living our Mission Statement and SLRs. The selection criteria used is that candidates: • Exemplify our Mission and Student Learning Results • Contribute to the HKIS community, the local community, or the broader community
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