Award Category

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English or Cantonese (3 minutes max.) reflecting on their contributions to their school community in the past year. This should mention:

• Specific initiatives taken to drive positive change in their school or community in the past year, detailing the impact that these initiatives have had on those around them
• Any challenges or setbacks they have encountered along the way and how they overcame them
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Reference letters are required from the likes of school officials, fellow volunteers, coaches, counsellors or other professionals in the field of education. These people should have worked with the student and know him or her well.

• A reference letter can be in English (max. 200 words) or in Chinese (max. 300 characters) and should be sent together with any relevant supporting documents
• Full details of the referees are required including their name, their school or organisation, position, contact number and email address
• A maximum of three reference letters may be submitted

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The five winning students in this category will each receive a HK$5,000 scholarship.

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English or Cantonese (3 minutes max.) describing how they have nurtured their own personal growth, and how they have used this growth to contribute to wider society. This should include:

• Specific examples of personal growth and achievements in the past year
• Any challenges or setbacks they have encountered along the way and how they overcame them
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Reference letters are required from the likes of school officials, fellow volunteers, coaches, counsellors or other professionals in the field of education. These people should have worked with the student and know him or her well.

• A reference letter can be in English (max. 200 words) or in Chinese (max. 300 characters) and should be sent together with any relevant supporting documents
• Full details of the referees are required including their name, their school or organisation, position, contact number and email address
• A maximum of three reference letters may be submitted

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The five winning students in this category will each receive a HK$5,000 scholarship.

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English or Cantonese (3 minutes max.) describing their contributions to the community and how their actions have made a positive impact in the past year. This should mention:

• Specific initiatives taken to empower others and drive positive change in their school or community in the past year
• Specific community contribution goals during the past year and any challenges or setbacks they have encountered along the way
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Nominees must submit a record of service hours endorsed by the relevant organisations which benefited.

Nominees are expected to be part of a group, association or organisation which contributes to the Hong Kong community.

Awards related to the category and other forms of recognition are considered, such as media interviews, appreciation from the general public for students' performance and more.

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The winner of the category will receive a HK$10,000 scholarship. The 1st and 2nd Runners-up will also receive scholarships of HK$4,000 and HK$2,000 respectively.

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English, Cantonese or Putonghua (3 minutes max.) describing their passion for language and their achievements in this category in the past year. They should also reflect on how they have used their skills and accomplishments to contribute to wider society. This should consider:

• How their linguistic expertise has helped them to achieve personal growth, and also drive positive change in their school or community in the past year
• Specific language-related goals for the past year and any setbacks or difficulties encountered along the way
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Awards related to the category and other forms of recognition are considered, such as media interviews, appreciation from the general public for students’ performance and more.

Nominees are expected to be part of a group, association or organisation which contributes to the community in Hong Kong by using or teaching languages.

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The three winners in this category will receive a HK$10,000 scholarship. The 1st and 2nd Runners-up will receive scholarships of HK$4,000 and HK$2,000 respectively.

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English or Cantonese (3 minutes max.) describing their passion for performing arts and their achievements in this category. They should also reflect on how they have used their skills and accomplishments to contribute to wider society. This should mention:

• How expertise in the performing arts helped them to achieve personal growth, and also drive positive change in their school or community in the past year
• Specific performance-related goals for the past year and any setbacks or difficulties encountered along the way
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Awards related to the category and other forms of recognition are considered, such as media interviews, appreciation from the general public for students’ performance and more.

Nominees are expected to be part of a group, association or organisation which contributes to the performing arts community in Hong Kong.

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The winner of the category will receive a HK$10,000 scholarship. The 1st and 2nd Runners-up will also receive scholarships of HK$4,000 and HK$2,000 respectively.

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English or Cantonese (3 minutes max.) describing their passion for science and mathematics, and their achievements in this category. They should also reflect on how they have used their skills and accomplishments to contribute to wider society. This should mention:

• How their expertise in science and mathematics has helped them to achieve personal growth, and also drive positive change in their school or community in the past year
• Specific subject-related goals for the past year and any setbacks or difficulties encountered along the way
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Awards related to the category and other forms of recognition are considered, such as media interviews, appreciation from the general public for students’ performance and more.

Nominees are expected to be part of a group, association or organisation which contributes to the community in Hong Kong through an activity related to science or mathematics.

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The winner of the category will receive a HK$10,000 scholarship. The 1st and 2nd Runners-up will also receive scholarships of HK$4,000 and HK$2,000 respectively.

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English or Cantonese (3 minutes max.) describing their passion for sport and their achievements in this category. They should also reflect on how they have used their skills and accomplishments to contribute to wider society. This should mention:

• How a passion for sport was used to achieve personal growth, and also drive positive change in their school or community in the past year
• Sporting-related goals for the past year and any setbacks or difficulties encountered along the way
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Awards related to the category and other forms of recognition are considered, such as media interviews, appreciation from the general public for students’ performance and more.

Nominees are expected to be part of a group, association or organisation which contributes to the sports community.

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The winner of the category will receive a HK$10,000 scholarship. The 1st and 2nd Runners-up will receive scholarships of HK$4,000 and HK$2,000 respectively.

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English or Cantonese (3 minutes max.) describing their passion for visual art and their achievements in this category. They should also reflect on how they have used their skills and accomplishments to contribute to wider society. This should mention:

• How a passion for visual arts has helped them to achieve personal growth, and also drive positive change in their school or community in the past year
• Original goals as a visual artist for the past year and any setbacks or difficulties encountered along the way
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Awards related to the category and other forms of recognition are considered, such as media interviews, appreciation from the general public for students’ performance and more.

• Only photos or images of artworks should be submitted. The judges do not require the actual work (e.g. sculpture or painting on canvas).
• The date the artwork was completed and a brief description of no more than 100 words in English or Chinese should be provided for each item.

Nominees are expected to be part of a group, association or organisation which contributes to the visual arts community in Hong Kong.

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The winner of the category will receive a HK$10,000 scholarship. The 1st and 2nd Runners-up will also receive scholarships of HK$4,000 and HK$2,000 respectively.

Nominees must submit an essay (English max. 400 words; or Chinese max. 600 characters) or a video presentation in English or Cantonese (3 minutes max.) describing their passion for sustainability and their achievements in this category. They should also reflect on how they have used their skills and accomplishments to contribute to wider society. This should mention:

• Their personal journey as a sustainability advocate and how they became passionate about environmental stewardship
• Goals related to sustainability for the past year and any setbacks or difficulties encountered along the way
• Key lessons learned from their experiences and how they can be applied to enact wider social impact and create a better tomorrow for all

Awards related to the category and other forms of recognition are considered, such as media interviews, appreciation from the general public for students’ performance and more.

Nominees are expected to be part of a group, association or organisation which contributes to the wider understanding and promotion of sustainable practices.

• All nominations and supporting documents submitted should refer to the 2023/2024 academic year.
• The winner of the category will receive a HK$10,000 scholarship. The 1st and 2nd Runners-up will receive scholarships of HK$4,000 and HK$2,000 respectively.

Judges will consider each nominated school based on the following:

• The practical support, encouragement and assistance offered to students and the wider community to achieve distinct goals and objectives
• Ways in which the school’s policies and programmes have helped to exert a positive influence and drive changes that can have a lasting beneficial impact
• Notable achievements and improvements seen during the past year as a result of initiatives designed to make a difference at individual or community level

Ongoing plans for the school and students to provide additional support and guidance whether in academic, extracurricular or community-based activities.

Any nominee for the Award must be a registered secondary school in Hong Kong. Schools are required to submit the following to complete the nomination process:

• A written essay in either English (max. 800 words) or Chinese (max. 1,000 characters) or a video presentation (max. 5 mins).
• Proof of any awards and other forms of recognition, including media interviews and photos, received during the 2023/24 academic year.

• Completed nomination forms must be submitted together with required documents online. Late submission or nomination via fax, post, email or other digital formats will not be accepted or processed.
• The nomination period runs from 28 February to 7 April, 2025.
• The winning school will be selected by our advisory board members and, subsequently, will be announced and receive their prize at the Awards Ceremony to be held in July 2025.