On the 4th, based on the recommendation of the Nomination Committee for Medals, Medals and Awards, the Macao SAR Government announced the list of recipients for the year 2024, recognizing outstanding achievements, social contributions or service to the Macao SAR by relevant individuals and entities. The charitable organization Mercy Hall in Macau, the Count of Mercy General Hospital of the Macau SAR Government Health Bureau, the Macanese Eulali, the Chairman of the Macau University Council, Lin Jincheng, and the Macau SAR Legislative Council member Chen Zewu were awarded the Order of the Golden Lotus. The Medal of Honor is divided into the Grand Lotus Medal of Honor, the Golden Lotus Medal of Honor, and the Silver Lotus Medal of Honor. It is used to commend individuals or entities who have made outstanding contributions to the image and reputation of the Macao Special Administrative Region locally or internationally, or who have made significant contributions to the development of the Macao Special Administrative Region in any field. The Macau Manufacturers' Association and Macau International Bank Limited were awarded the Silver Lotus Medal of Honor. Jiang Chaohui, Ma Zhiyi, Yang Daokuang, Zhang Zongzhen, and Zhou Yonghao were awarded the Professional Merit Medal; Macau Public Bus Co., Ltd., Anfu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and Bowei Information Systems Co., Ltd. were awarded the Medal of Merit for Industry and Commerce; The Macau Hotel Association was awarded the Tourism Merit Medal; Peizheng Middle School, Tongshantang Middle School, Qiu Tingbiao, and Mai Peiran were awarded the Education Achievement Medal; Fei Wenji was awarded the Cultural Merit Medal; Gong Shugen, Li Congzheng, and Chen Jialiang were awarded the Ren'ai Merit Medal; The Macau Athletics Association was awarded the Medal of Sports Merit. The Medal of Merit is divided into seven categories and is awarded to individuals or entities who have made outstanding contributions in professional activities, industry and commerce, tourism, education, arts and culture, social welfare and charity, as well as sports. Cai Zhaoyuan was awarded the Merit Medal, and Xu Caixian was awarded the Social Service Medal. The Outstanding Service Medal is divided into the Valor Medal, the Merit Medal, and the Social Service Medal, which are used to commend individuals or entities who have outstanding performance in carrying out their duties, participating in public events or social services. The astronomy group of Pei Dao Middle School and four students from Macau were awarded achievement certificates. The certificates are divided into merit certificates and honor certificates, which are used to commend individuals or entities who have made outstanding contributions to the reputation, development, or social progress of the Macao Special Administrative Region and should be particularly respected and valued by the public. The award ceremony for medals, awards, and certificates for the year 2024 will be held on November 29th. (New Society)