29 FEB 2024
"Oxfam Trailwalker 2023" Prize Presentation Ceremony held today Shing Tung Leung, Wai Yip Leung, Xiao Ming Ye, Kin Ka Lam became the Oxfam Trailwalker champions The event date of "Oxfam Trailwalker 2024" announced
Presented by Oxfam Hong Kong and fully supported by AIA Vitality, Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 (OTW 2023) Prize Presentation Ceremony was held at the Red Cross Building on 29 February. The ceremony honoured the Speed Award Champions and the Fundraising Award Champions. Bernard Chan, OTW Steering Group Convenor, presented souvenirs for Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 to the Principal Sponsor AIA, sponsors, and supporting organisations. Over 300 guests, including Trailwalkers, supporting organisations, sponsors, donors, and volunteers, attended the ceremony.
Bernard Chan, OTW Steering Group Convenor, said: ‘A total of 776 teams, or 3104 participants, joined Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 and the funds raised will continue to support Oxfam's local and global anti-poverty work including vulnerable communities affected by climate change.’
Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, ‘We are honoured to be the Principal Sponsor of Oxfam Trailwalker for nine consecutive years to support Oxfam’s poverty alleviation efforts. Many of our financial planners also participated in this challenge to raise more funds. I am pleased to see all AIA teams completed the 100-km trails and won the Insurance Champion in the Speed Awards, demonstrating our aspiration to go beyond to support the community.’
Michael Wong, Director of Fundraising and Communications of Oxfam Hong Kong, presented fundraising awards to more than 20 winning teams. Kalina Tsang, Director General of Oxfam Hong Kong, presented the Speed Awards to the winning teams. Oxfam Trailwalker Champion was Team 8001, which completed the Oxfam Trailwalker in 12 hours and 42 minutes and won the Male Team Champion. Their team members were Shing Tung Leung, Wai Yip Leung, Xiao Ming Ye and Kin Ka Lam. The Female Team Champion was Team 8111, consisting of Yan Angie, Ki Chun Wong, Hong Kiu Leung, and Man Yee Cheung. They won the Female Team Championship, finishing in 13 hours and 52 minutes. Rita Wong, Head of Branding and Communications of AIA Hong Kong and Macau, presented to the winning teams with the ‘AIA Vitality – Dare to Challenge Award’ and Best Photo Award. (For details, please refer to the list of awardees)
Oxfam will mark the 40th anniversary of Trailwalker this year. The Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 event is scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th November, with registration opening in late May.
The list of awardees
Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 Category and Overall Speed Awards, Overall Champion, first runner-up and second runner-up:
Categories | Team No. | Participants | Time |
Oxfam Trailwalker Champion, Male Team Champion, Club or Association Champion | 8001 | Shing Tung Leung, Wai Yip Leung, Xiao Ming Ye, Kin Ka Lam | 12:42:47 |
Oxfam Trailwalker First Runner-up, Individual Team Champion | 8129 | Faton Laurent, Bonnard Julien, Wai Hung Wong, Foucher Nicolas | 13:27:55 |
Oxfam Trailwalker Second Runner-up, Individual Team Champion | 8132 | Wai Kin Lee, Sheung Kan Tsui, Wing To Chan, Norman Lee | 13:47:09 |
Mixed Team Champion, Logistics and Transportation Service Champion | 8006 | Chi Shing Yeung, Kit Yee Cheng, Hok Lun Ho, Chun Yip Tam | 14:51:37 |
Female Team Champion | 8111 | Angie Yan, Ki Chun Wong, Hong Kiu Leung, and Man Yee Cheung | 13:52:38 |
Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 Category Speed Awards:
Categories | Team No. | Team Name | Time |
Accountancy Champion | 8065 | Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants | 17:04:55 |
Education Champion | 8130 | Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | 18:03:40 |
Finance Champion | 8071 | Futu Security International (HK) Limited | 16:56:30 |
General Corporation Champion | 8055 | Swire Resources Limited | 16:37:31 |
Health Care Champion | 8056 | The Hong Kong Medical Association | 18:37:25 |
Insurance Champion | 0181 | AIA International Limited | 21:00:59 |
IT & e-Business Champion | 8121 | Amino Technologies (HK) Limited | 17:42:49 |
Manufacturing Champion | 0123 | Vtech Group of Companies | 22:29:23 |
Real Estate and Property Management Champion | 8126 | C S Auctioneers Limited | 14:47:53 |
Social Service Champion | 8014 | EFCC Kong Fok Church | 15:48:46 |
Tourism & Hotel Service Champion | 0228 | Grand Hyatt Hong Kong | 19:22:13 |
2023 AIA Vitality - Dare to Challenge Award:
Categories | Team No. | Team Name |
Dare to Challenge Award | 0622 | Hikers in Training |
Best Photo Award | 0658 | Footprints United |
Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 Achievement Award:
Categories | Team No. | Team Name | Time |
Veteran I (Age 60-69) | 8050 | Oxfamily-1955 | 25:31:46 |
Veteran II (Age 70+) | 8009 | Hang Hang / TSBR | 37:55:30 |
Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 Overall Fundraising Awards:
Categories | Companies/Organisations |
Overall Champion | Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited |
First Runner up | The Hong Kong Medical Association |
Second Runner up | AIA International Limited |
Accountancy Fundraising Champion | Deloitte |
Education Fundraising Champion | Hong Kong University Graduates Association |
Finance Fundraising Champion | Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited |
Health Care Fundraising Champion | The Hong Kong Medical Association |
Insurance Fundraising Champion | AIA International Limited |
Oxfam Trailwalker website: www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.hk
Oxfam Trailwalker Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oxfamtrailwalkerhk
About Oxfam Hong Kong
Oxfam is a global organisation committed to creating a world without poverty through its advocacy, development and humanitarian work.
About AIA Vitality
AIA Vitality is a game changing wellness programme that redefines the traditional concept of insurance and aims to reward customers to live a healthy lifestyle. By simply being active in daily life and having a healthy diet, customers can earn points and upgrade their status to enjoy either more premium discounts or extra cover, and a number of exciting rewards. For details and offers of AIA Vitality, please visit aia.com.hk/aiavitality.