Eligibility for Application
- Candidates MUST possess a valid HKSAR identity card, or special approval from the HKSAR government to carry out volunteering activities in Hong Kong (Non-permanent residents of HKSAR shall check with the Immigration Department for their eligibility to carry out volunteering activities and if applicable, obtain the necessary permit)
- Aged 39 or below (born on 1 January 1985 or after)
* The age as of 31 December 2024 - This award aims to recognise the youth’s contribution to the community through volunteering under the capacity of uniformed groups
- Have a track record of continuous and active participation in volunteering and promoting volunteerism in Hong Kong, across the border or overseas. All service records for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 MUST be endorsed and submitted by the designated uniformed groups
The designated uniformed groups:
| Association of Hong Kong Flag-guards | Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps |
| Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) Cadet Corps | Customs YES |
| Fire and Ambulance Services Teen Connect | Hong Kong Adventure Corps |
| Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps | Hong Kong Army Cadets Association |
| Hong Kong Red Cross Youth | Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps |
| Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade Youth Command | Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps |
| Junior Police Call | Rehabilitation Pioneer Project of the Correctional Services Department |
| SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG | The Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong |
| The Girls' Brigade Hong Kong | THE HONG KONG GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION |
| The Hong Kong Road Safety Association |
Judging and Selection Criteria
- Youth Uniformed Groups Volunteer Top Three Highest Hour Award (Top 3 individuals with the highest service hours)
- 100 volunteer hours or above: Excellence Award
- 25 volunteer hours or above: Certificate of Appreciation