HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - The Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held on 5 October at the Chinese Culinary Institute. Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group awarded scholarships for the first time to graduates and students of the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI) to recognise their outstanding culinary skills and learning attitude. Ms. Irene Ho, Principal of CCI and ICI, Mr. Charlie Lee, Chairman of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, and Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, attended the ceremony and awarded scholarships to 26 graduates and students.  

Ms. Irene Ho, Principal of CCI and ICI (5^th left of second row), Mr. Charlie Lee, Chairman of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group (6^th left of second row) and Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group (4^th left of second row), award scholarships to graduates and students of CCI and ICI.

Ms. Irene Ho, Principal of CCI and ICI (2^nd left), and Mr. Adrian Ort, Vice Principal of CCI and ICI (1^st left), present a chocolate souvenir in the shape of Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce to Mr. Charlie Lee, Chairman of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group (3^rd left), and Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group.

The graduates and students awarded hail from the Higher Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes of CCI or ICI. During their two years of study, they demonstrated outstanding performance and were recommended by the Institutes for the scholarship after a series of interview and selection.

Ms. Irene Ho, Principal of CCI and ICI, said: "My heartfelt thanks go to the Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group and Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Charitable Foundation for their generous support for the Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute for the nurture of culinary talent. These annual scholarships are a great motivation to our students of the two Institutes to excel in culinary arts."

Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, said: "The Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Charitable Foundation was set up by Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group to help aspiring young people fulfil their culinary dreams. We are pleased to deepen our collaboration with the Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute as we work hands in hands to contribute to the sustainable development of the food industry".