CIC Outstanding Frontline Supervisor Award

About the Award

The Outstanding Frontline Supervisor Award recognises frontline supervisors from contractors, specialist trade contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry for their extraordinary achievements in trade management, professional development, safety promulgation, and social contributions. The award aims to drive continuous professional advancement among frontline practitioners in the construction industry to sustain manpower with skills and expertise.

Objectives

·　Promote the craftsperson spirit, commend frontline supervisors for their contributions to the industry and society, and elevate their professional image

·　Recognise frontline supervisors’ pursuit of excellence, improvements in quality and productivity, commitment to the well-being of self and others, and promotion of high-quality work practices

·　Highlight the unity and caring spirit of the construction industry to the public through the acknowledgment of frontline personnel

Assessment Criteria

Awardees of the Outstanding Frontline Supervisor Award must demonstrate outstanding achievements in all of the following FOUR categories (at least one item in each category):

Category	Item
Trade Management	·　Team management and development 　·　Cross-trade collaboration and protection 　·　Awards/Appreciations received for managed construction projects 　·　Application of technology in Hong Kong construction projects, e.g.: 　　·　　Automation machinery 　　·　　Robotics 　　·　　Drones 　　·　　Smart Safety Site Systems (4S)
Professional Development	·　Attainment of trade tests, intermediate trade tests, and other construction qualifications 　·　Completion of construction-related courses (excluding safety courses) 　·　Career progression 　·　Relevant Appreciations/awards
Safety Promotion	·　Completion of construction safety-related courses (excluding mandatory basic safety training (Green Card)) 　·　Practical experience in site safety 　·　Safety-related Appreciations/awards received between 2023–2025
Social Contribution	Participation in: 　·　Volunteer services 　·　Environmental practices 　·　Training and knowledge transfer

Nominees with exceptional performance in a specific category may receive an Excellence Award.

Eligibility

·　Nominees must be nominated by the Contractor in the construction industry, Registered Specialist Trade Contractors or Registered Subcontractors registered under the Registered Specialist Trade Contractor Scheme (RSTCS). Registered Specialist Trade Contractors or Registered Subcontractors must hold valid construction industry levy contractor code or RSTCS registration at the time of submission. All participating companies will receive a Certificate of Appreciation

·　Nominees must hold a valid Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card

·　Each nominee may only be nominated by one company

Selection Process

·　Contractor in the construction industry, Registered Specialist Trade Contractors/Registered Subcontractors submit nominations and supporting documents

·　The preliminary selection, evaluation of excellence awards, and final selection list for the nominees are conducted by independent consultants and the Secretariat

·　The awardees of Outstanding Frontline Supervisor Award are selected by an industry judging panel