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Message from Mr Anthony Rushton

Mr Anthony Rushton
Chairman, Organizing Committee
Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2020

We are confronted with an unprecedented health crisis world has never experienced before in 2020. Human resources
professionals play a crucial role in helping organizations learn, innovate and adapt to the ever-changing business
environment. Despite the negative impacts of the pandemic, organizations are turning it into a poignant opportunity to
rethink and develop innovative solutions for training and development. The pandemic has prompted organizations to
advance technologically and enhance the skill sets in delivering virtual training.

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary this year, the Award is recognized as the most prestigious and authoritative training
and development award in Hong Kong. Over the years, the Award recognizes the contributions that trainers and
their organizations are making in the development of their staff for the continued growth of their organizations. Our
contestants this year are fueled with absolute passion, commitment and energy. I earnestly congratulate all the winners of
the Campaign and Individual Awards for their outstanding achievements.

May I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to all the parties which have contributed to our Award overs the
years. They include my fellow members of the Organizing Committee, the Panel of Adjudicators, the Board of Examiners
and the Sponsors. Without their unfailing support, the Award would not be such a success.

Last but not least, I would like to pay tribute to The Honourable Edward Yau Tang-wah GBS JP, Secretary for Commerce
and Economic Development of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, for being the Guest of
Honour of the award presentation ceremony.

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