The Macao SAR government recently announced the list of honours for the year 2025 based on the recommendation of the Nomination Committee for Medals, Medals and Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements, social contributions or service to the Macao SAR by relevant individuals and entities. He Yicheng and Gao Kaixian were awarded the Grand Lotus Medal of Honor, Luo Liwen, He Yong'an, and Huang Wenzhong were awarded the Golden Lotus Medal of Honor, and the Macau Banking Association was awarded the Silver Lotus Medal of Honor. 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. Chen Yulian was awarded the Professional Merit Medal, Nanguang Logistics Co., Ltd. and Li Jiaming were awarded the Industrial and Commercial Merit Medal, the "Water Dance Room" performance team was awarded the Tourism Merit Medal, the Macau University of Science and Technology, Jingping School, and Education Vocational High School were awarded the Education Merit Medal, the Macau A-Ma Water and Land Theatre Club, Lin Faqin, and Chen Yaopei were awarded the Cultural Merit Medal, the China International Emergency Medical Team (Macau) was awarded the Renai Merit Medal, and the Karate Team and Zhu Yuling of the Macau SAR Sports Delegation were awarded the Sports Merit Medal at the 15th National Games. There are seven types of Merit Medals, which are used to commend outstanding or outstanding performance in any professional activity; Having outstanding and outstanding performance in industry and commerce or making contributions to the development of industry and commerce; Has made significant contributions to promoting and developing Macau's tourism industry; Outstanding or outstanding performance in the field of education; Make positive contributions to the development of art and cultural undertakings; Outstanding contributions to social welfare and charitable causes; And individuals or entities who have achieved outstanding results in international, regional, or national sports events or deserve commendation in the field of sports. Dai Jinyuan was awarded the Merit Medal, and the Macau Ping An Tong Call for Aid Service Center 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 participating teams of "A Biomimetic Design, Flexible and Foldable Mechanical Tail Exoskeleton" from Ciyou Middle School, "Fast Charging Phosphorus based Electrode Lithium ion Battery" from Peizheng Middle School, "AI · Submarine Navigation Quest Research" from Laoxiao Middle School, "AEDC Asian Elite Dance Competition 2024-2025 Season", "2nd Asian 3X3 Basketball Championship" for female high school students in Macau, "2025 Bowling World Cup" for Macau, and Li Yanyi were awarded the Achievement Award. 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 commendations for the year 2025 will be held on January 30, 2026 at the Macau Cultural Centre Complex Theatre. (New Society)