The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, our annual award scheme in collaboration with the South China Morning Post, has celebrated ten years of honouring the city’s unsung heroes whose self-effacing work has made a positive impact on the community and made Hong Kong a better and more harmonious place. The ceremony was graced by Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR as our Guest of Honour.
Shortlisted from nominations by 26 nominating organisations, winners of six categories were selected by an independent judging panel, and the Lion Rock People’s Choice Award was determined by public voting. Learn more about the inspiring spirit of Hong Kong through the winners’ stories.
‘We are honoured to have presented the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in collaboration with the South China Morning Post over the past ten years to celebrate Hong Kong’s unsung heroes, who have made Hong Kong a better place. This is the one award about these ordinary yet extraordinary individuals, who truly epitomise the can-do Lion Rock Spirit of care, courage and commitment.
The ten-year milestone is a good reminder of the importance of kindness and positivity. May their Hong Kong spirit continue to inspire us to build a better community for all.’
— Daryl Ng, Deputy Chairman, Sino Group
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honouring
Hong Kong’s
unsung heroes
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unsung heroes
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honoured for
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To learn more
10
years of
honouring
Hong Kong’s
unsung heroes
600+
nominations
200+
unsung heroes
recognised and
covered
70+
award winners
honoured for
their selfless
contributions
To learn more
‘We are honoured to have presented the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in collaboration with the South China Morning Post over the past ten years to celebrate Hong Kong’s unsung heroes, who have made Hong Kong a better place. This is the one award about these ordinary yet extraordinary individuals, who truly epitomise the can-do Lion Rock Spirit of care, courage and commitment.
The ten-year milestone is a good reminder of the importance of kindness and positivity. May their Hong Kong spirit continue to inspire us to build a better community for all.’
— Daryl Ng, Deputy Chairman, Sino Group
The Spirit of Community Award
Sek-yiu Kwan and Siu-nam Lee
Mr Sek-yiu Kwan, in his 70s, has been giving blood for 50 consecutive years and has hit a record 191 whole blood donations; meanwhile, Mr Siu-nam Lee holds the record in the city for the highest number of apheresis blood donations. Both actively encourage others to give blood to save lives.
The Spirit of Culture Award
Kin-lok Tam
A resident of Shamshuipo, Mr Kin-lok Tam has founded social enterprise Kaifong Tour to provide a platform for Hong Kong residents to learn more about the folklore and culture of different districts and the communities. He seeks to nurture a sense of connectedness by working with different shops and NGOs to identify hidden gems and stories across Hong Kong and weaving the city’s heritage into new narratives.
The Spirit of Community Award
Sek-yiu Kwan and Siu-nam Lee
Mr Sek-yiu Kwan, in his 70s, has been giving blood for 50 consecutive years and has hit a record 191 whole blood donations; meanwhile, Mr Siu-nam Lee holds the record in the city for the highest number of apheresis blood donations. Both actively encourage others to give blood to save lives.
The Spirit of Culture Award
Kin-lok Tam
A resident of Shamshuipo, Mr Kin-lok Tam has founded social enterprise Kaifong Tour to provide a platform for Hong Kong residents to learn more about the folklore and culture of different districts and the communities. He seeks to nurture a sense of connectedness by working with different shops and NGOs to identify hidden gems and stories across Hong Kong and weaving the city’s heritage into new narratives.
The Spirit of Innovation Award
Chapman Lee
Having served in the healthcare sector for some 15 years, Mr Chapman Lee is concerned that many cancer patients in Hong Kong suffer from late diagnosis due to lack of medical personnel. His team at Imsight Technology has developed diagnostic tools powered by AI to help to identify the disease earlier and improve accuracy, while tackling the capacity challenge and lowering medical costs.
The Spirit of Perseverance Award
Kenneth Yiu-fai Ng
While he experiences difficulty in controlling the movement of his legs and right hand due to cerebral palsy, Mr Kenneth Yiu-fai Ng is not shackled by his physical hurdles. He developed an online search platform that provides information on barrier-free facilities across the city. He has also founded the volunteer group You Will Succeed, with a view to helping people with disabilities to find jobs and build self-confidence.
The Spirit of Teamwork Award (Group)
Gingko House — Love Project Rice Box Team
In 2019, the Gingko House — Love Project Rice Box Team started to distribute 1,000 free meals a day in different local districts. Amid Hong Kong’s fifth wave of COVID-19, the team launched a range of community support services to provide immediate relief for underprivileged seniors and families, including home cleaning services with food-grade disinfectant.
The Spirit of Youth Award
Hannah Bailey Cherry
To ensure equality and inclusion, 17-year-old Hannah Bailey Cherry aspires to give under-resourced young people a leg-up by linking up industry experts with students interested in entrepreneurship. She has also founded a store for donating and reselling books, and co-founded digital directory EcoGo for promoting sustainable consumption.
Lion Rock People’s Choice Award
Inti Tai-fan Fu
Inti Tai-fan Fu went blind at 26 and once sank into depression, but running helped her turn life around. She is known as the first completely blind female runner to finish a marathon in Hong Kong. She has founded NGO Running in the Dark, aiming to promote positivity and inclusion through organising life education talks and sessions that help people experience darkness.
