HK Natural History Society Award Winners Talks 2026

We invite HK Natural History Society members, HKUST faculty members and and ALL NATURE LOVERS as guests to join us for a special evening celebrating outstanding academic research in conservation!

Together, we’ll honour our students' academic excellence and their inspiring contributions to volunteering and nature conservation across Hong Kong.
Presentations will be given by both candidates on their research and experience in Hong Kong's conservation projects.

Special Presentation by HKUST Professor Alex S.J Wyatt from Department of Ocean Science on Coral Conservation.

The David England HK Natural History Award 2026
Awarded to the candidate who is best able to showcase innovation and to develop educational curriculum.

NG Yu-Hong Andy
Andy is a dedicated conservation practitioner and researcher with extensive hands-on experience in ecological surveying, environmental education, and community engagement across Hong Kong and internationally. Recognised for driving biodiversity monitoring initiatives, designing innovative experiential learning curricula, and fostering public connection to nature.

The Ted Doleman HK Natural History Award 2026
Awarded to the candidate who shows outstanding contribution in data collection or fieldwork components of environmental conservation

LAI Wai-Lok
Wai-Lok is an accomplished marine researcher and project coordinator with extensive hands-on experience in acoustic biomass estimation, oceanographic data collection, aquarium operations, and public science communication. Recognised for driving marine conservation research, designing innovative STEAM curricula, and leading academic student societies.

HK Natural History Society/Royal Asiatic Society/ HKUST Members HK$100
Non-members and guests HK$120
Booking: Payment may be made by ATM transfer to HSBC Account Number
002-221372-001 [prefix by 004 if NOT using an HSBC/Hang Seng ATM].
Please send receipt/ confirmation of payment to [email protected]
Please write: HKNHS Awards + Your Name