Hong Kong Student of the Year Awards: 17-year-old whose team donated hundreds of 3D-printed face shields to hospitals when Covid-19 pandemic struck bags top prize

Year 12 student Dylan Fischer, who studies at German Swiss International School, is also a dedicated archer who has represented city in competitions

Hundreds of secondary school pupils competed for 11 awards across nine categories, including science, languages, sports and performing arts

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Published: 6:32pm, 17 Jul 2021Updated: 10:11pm, 17 Jul 2021

A 17-year-old Hong Kong high school pupil who spearheaded an initiative to donate hundreds of 3D-printed face shields to hospitals overseas when the Covid-19 pandemic first struck has scooped the top prize in this year’s Student of the Year Awards.

Year 12 student Dylan Fischer, who studies at German Swiss International School, is also a dedicated archer who has represented the city at a number of regional and world tournaments. He has his sights on studying socioeconomics in university and tackling inequality in Hong Kong in the future.

The awards, organised by the South China Morning Post and sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, recognise the city’s best students for their academic excellence as well as contributions to the community.

Hundreds of secondary school pupils competed for 11 awards across nine categories, including science, languages, sports and performing arts, along with best improvement, best devotion to school, community contributor, plus the top prize.

Dylan Fischer speaks at the awards ceremony via videoconferencing. Photo: Edmond So

Fischer, who was awarded HK$25,000 as part of his prize, said he hoped to be able to spread his passion for community work to others. Two initiatives which he set up last year helped deliver protective gear to many of those in need as the pandemic raged.