Photo Gallery – HvO World Award 2017 in London, UK
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This year, the award ceremony was held in the best season in the UK, mid July.
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You can see places full of verdant and richly-blooming flowers here, there and everywhere in the city of London.
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, known as a five-star accommodation for its prestige and tradition, was selected as the venue for the award ceremony as last year.
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The guests came in one after another as the door opened.
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They enjoyed the opening.
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Everyone felt a rising sense of anticipation and serenity as the opening approached.
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The three commissioners of the HvO Academy and also judges for the award, were then seated on stage.
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Mr. Nick Hawkins, the chairman of the HvO Academy opened the ball with his speech.
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He gave a warm welcome to the guests who traveled from distant destinations to attend this grand occasion.
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The award ceremony then commenced followed by announcement of the winners for 2017…
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The winners were prompted to come up to the stage, called by their names.
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And each of them received a trophy and a certificate from the chairman, Mr. Hawkins.
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The winners received ringing generous applause from the audience.
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They also had an opportunity to take commemorative photos with the HvO commissioners on stage.
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The ceremony approached a crescendo.
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Everyone raised a glass as Mr. Conway Downing, a committee member of the HvO Academy gave a toast which captured the sentiment experienced by all participants.
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A lavish full-course meal in the most traditional British style was served to every guest.
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The participants had pleasant and productive conversations over the exquisite meal that Mandarin Oriental served with their pride.
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Not just a ceremony, but it was more like a gala occasion for chosen people who have achieved success and prestige in both their professional and personal lives.
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And they often exchanged their opinions and points of view in academic discussions over the table, as well.
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The party was in full swing as the ceremony drew to a close.
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To close the ceremony, everyone in the hall again praised the winners for 2017, and celebrated the success of the event with the biggest round of applause.
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Mr. Hawkins, the chairman of the HvO Academy gave his closing remarks and foresight into the future of HvO World Award.
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Best wishes for a magnificent reunion with everyone next July!