Ms Lau was awarded this prestigious recognition for excellence in leadership, her reputation and contribution to the society. It is organised annually by the CAPITAL magazine.

The award presentation ceremony was held on 13 January 2014. On receiving this award at the ceremony, Ms Lau expressed gratitude to the shareholders, senior management, staff, business partners and customers of BCT as well as that of BCT's industry counterparts, adding that she would not have achieved what she had today without their full support. She also thanked God and her family. Looking ahead, she stressed that BCT would continue its commitment to providing the best-in-class retirement products and services to the Hong Kong community, to being a responsible corporate citizen, and to nurturing leaders of future generations.

A total of 14 prestigious business leaders were recognised with the "CAPITAL Leaders of Excellence 2013" award. Winners were selected based on 8 criteria: leadership and management skills; social responsibility; business concept; reputations; personal goals and achievements; contributions to country and society; balance and harmony between work & family; and remarkable samples for the next generation. The panel of judges comprised influential members of the business community, who are widely regarded as prominent leaders in their respective industries.