Awards:
- Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) (2004)
- Asia CIO of the Year (2006)
- CIO Awards (CIO Asia) (2003 & 2005)
- ComputerWorld Honors Laureate (2004)
- Hong Kong Polytechnic Outstanding Alumni (2001)
- One of the 6 most influential IT Leaders in North Asia (2005)

Quotes from 2004 Honours List
Mr LAI is awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) in recognition of his significant contribution to promoting the development of the information technology industry, and to driving wider information technology adoption in the business sector and the community at large.