According to the nomination of the Decoration Awards Committee, the Macao SAR Government confers Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit to 38 individuals and entities in recognition of their outstanding achievements, contributions and distinguished services rendered to the Macao SAR.

Decorations of Honour, including the Decoration of Honour - Grand Lotus, the Decoration of Honour - Golden Lotus and the Decoration of Honour - Silver Lotus, are intended to award to individuals or entities that have made outstanding contributions to the image and reputation of the Macao SAR.

The recipients are:

Decoration of Honour - Silver Lotus

Ms Ho Teng Iat

Decoration of Honour - Silver Lotus

Mr Wan Chun

Seven types of Medals of Merit are awarded for: 1. Professions; 2. Industry and commerce; 3. Tourism; 4. Education; 5. Culture; 6. Philanthropy; and 7. Sport. Each of these categories of decorations is awarded to individuals or entities that have make major or excellent contributions in their respective fields

The recipients are:

Medal of Merit – Professions

Mr Lam Wai Hou

Mr António José Dias Azedo

Ms Victoria Alexa Kuan Chan

Medal of Merit - Industry and Commerce

Mr Ma Chi Ngai Frederico

Mr Leong Iam Chong

Banco Nacional Ultramarino, S.A.

Medal of Merit - Tourism

Mr Alan Reginald John Ho

Mr Wu Keng Kuong

Medal of Merit - Education

Mr Wang Yitao

Ms Wong Lai Heng

Sister Yong Pac Hun

Mr Tai Chan Lam

Medal of Merit – Culture

Mr Ching Cheung Fai

Mr Tang Chou Kei

Case de Portugal em Macau

Medal of Merit – Philanthropy

Mr Nuno Maria Roque Jorge

Mr Leong Sio Pui

Mr Lou Wai Sek

Medal of Merit - Sport

Mr Chu Chi Wai

Ms Hoi Long

Mr Chui Iu

Medals for Distinguished Services are awarded to public entities, organisations or their staff for outstanding performance of their duties or community service.

The recipients are:

Medal for Distinguished Service - Medal for Dedication

Ms Ho Tin Ka

Ms Manuela Teresa Sousa Aguiar

Ms Chan Ioc Chan

Medal for Distinguished Service - Medal for Community Service

Mr Un Iok Meng

Ms Iek Ka Iok

Mr Cheong Pak Io

Certificates of Merit including the Honorific Title - Prestige and the Honorific Title – Merit, commend Macao SAR residents or other people who have made major contribution to the reputation, development or social progress of the Macao SAR.

The recipients are:

Honorific Title - Prestige

Mr Richard Stuart Moffatt

Honorific Title - Merit

Mr Ho Man Fai

Ms Ng Wing Mui

Ms Hong Ka I

Mr Wu Nok In

Mr Ngou Pok Man

Mr Lio Chon Hou

Mr Chio Wai Keong

Confraternidade Cristã Vida Nova de Macau Extensivo aos Jovem Consome Drogas

The decorations, medals and certificates of merit awards ceremony will be held in early 2012.