Happy New Year! The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is pleased to present its first public education event in 2018, the "Create Your District" Competition 2017 Exhibition at Grand Plaza, Mongkok, from 9 to 24 January 2018.

The Exhibition displays the "Create Your District" Competition 2017 projects presented by Form 3 to Form 6 secondary school students. Three award winning custom models of ideal Sham Shui Po development projects will be presented to the public. These sophisticated projects demonstrate the creativity of local students and the role of surveyors in sustainable development. We encourage you to bring your family and friends along to see this exciting exhibition!

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About The "Create Your District" Competition 2017

The "Create Your District" Competition was inaugurated by the HKIS in 2017 and focused on the multi-cultural Sham Shui Po District. The event consisted of a workshop, guided tour and competition which were open to Form 3 to Form 6 secondary school students. The event proved to be very popular, drawing participation of more than 130 students from 26 secondary schools.

The award presentation ceremony was held on 24 November 2017. The HKIS was privileged to have invited Ir Liu Chun-san, JP, Under Secretary for Development of the Hong Kong SAR Government as the Guest of Honour. The ceremony was officiated by Sr Thomas Ho, Immediate Past President, HKIS; Sr Dr Lesly Lam, Chairman of the competition's organising committee; and Mr Yan Wai-kiu Mickey, Guest Juror, Outstanding Young Persons of the World Honouree, all of whom presented the prizes to the winning teams.