The Bob Christian Alumni Award was established in 2006 during HKIS's 40th Anniversary to honor the remarkable service and legacy of Robert E. Christian, the school's first Head of School.
As part of HKIS's 60th Anniversary, we are proud to introduce the Bob Christian Legacy Program, an expanded recognition initiative honoring alumni and community members whose lives and work exemplify the values of HKIS and the enduring legacy of service, leadership, and purpose.
Through this program, we celebrate individuals whose contributions inspire others and demonstrate the many ways the HKIS community continues to create meaningful impact locally and around the globe.
Nominate an inspiring member of the HKIS Community
Award Categories
To recognize a broader range of achievements and impact, the expanded Bob Christian Legacy Program now honors individuals in three award categories:
Distinguished Alumni
Recognizing alumni who graduated more than 20 years ago and have demonstrated exceptional achievement, leadership, service, or impact in their profession, community, or beyond.
Young Alumni
Recognizing alumni who graduated within the last 20 years and have demonstrated emerging leadership, innovation, service, or meaningful early-career impact.
Professional or Volunteer Service
Recognizing former faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, parents, and volunteers whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on HKIS and the broader world.
Submit a nomination by October 30, 2026
Recognition Ceremony
Recipients of the Bob Christian Legacy Program Awards will be honored during a special Recognition Ceremony in Hong Kong on June 4, 2027.
Award recipients will be invited to share reflections on their journey while members of the HKIS community come together to celebrate their achievements and contributions.
- Any member of the HKIS community may submit a nomination.
- Eligible nominees include:
- HKIS alumni
- Former faculty and staff
- Former administrators and Board members
- Parents and volunteers
- Any student who attended HKIS for more than one semester is considered an alum and is eligible for nomination.
- Nominations may be submitted in any of the three award categories.
- Please provide as much detail as possible. Strong nominations include specific examples of the nominee's contributions, achievements, leadership, service, and impact. If preferred, supporting information may also be submitted in video format.
- All nominations must be submitted by October 30, 2026.
Nominees should demonstrate one or more of the following qualities:
- Embody HKIS values in their personal and professional lives.
- Make meaningful contributions to their profession, community, or the wider world.
- Demonstrate leadership, service, innovation, or generosity of spirit.
- Create lasting and positive impact on others.
- Inspire current and future generations through their actions and achievements.
The Bob Christian Legacy Program Committee, composed of alumni, former parents, former faculty and staff, and school's current employees, will carefully review all nominations.
The committee will evaluate each nominee against the program's selection criteria and determine the recipients through a thoughtful peer-review process.
Every member of the HKIS community knows individuals whose leadership, service, courage, generosity, or achievements deserve recognition. By sharing their stories, you help preserve the legacy of HKIS and inspire future generations to make a meaningful difference in the world.