Wilson Cheung, an explorer and educator, has been named a recipient of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for his commitment to environmental education. Cheung focuses on taking secondary school students from Hong Kong on field trips to the Swiss Alps, providing them with firsthand experience in observing glacial environments. These trips serve as a practical classroom for students to witness the effects of climate change, such as glacier melt and thawing ground, which have made mountain terrain increasingly unstable and hazardous.

In addition to his educational initiatives, Cheung maintains an active career in scientific exploration. Earlier this year, he completed a 1,700-kilometer scientific snowkite traverse across Greenland. During this expedition, he collected environmental data from the ice sheet, contributing to broader scientific understanding of the region. The award recognizes his dual role in conducting high-level scientific research and translating those experiences into lessons for the next generation. By exposing students to the physical realities of shifting landscapes, Cheung aims to foster a deeper understanding of the global climate crisis among Hong Kong's youth.