Three young people won admiration from Mr Tung for their selfless acts and achievements in the face of physical disability.
Kwong Lai-yin, 18, Chan Man-fong, 18, and Yeung Yan-yan, 17, were singled out for praise when the Chief Executive delivered his speech on youth development.
Ms Kwong was left disfigured after leaping into a blazing kitchen in Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, on July 30 to save an elderly neighbour. While rescuing the 79-year-old man, she suffered burns and scalding to her face, neck and arms.
Ms Kwong, who is still receiving treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital, will be the youngest and first student recipient of the Bronze Bravery Medal to be awarded this month.
'I am really flattered, I have to thank all my friends and teachers, they give me a lot of support,' she said last night.
Ms Kwong, who started Form Six last month, said she had no regrets about helping 'Uncle Law' escape the blaze. 'There should never be regret if you truly want to help someone,' she said.
She said many friends and even strangers had visited her and brought her small gifts and cards.