Professor Jiang Liwen, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Choh-Ming Li Professor of Life Sciences has been awarded the Fellow of American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) Award and has also been nominated for the Enid MacRobbie Corresponding Membership by the ASPB, in recognition of his long-term contributions to plant biology and service to the Society. Professor Jiang is the first scholar from Hong Kong to receive both honours in the same year, underscoring his leadership and influence in the internal plant science community. Our heartfelt congratulations!