South China Morning Post annual student awards to focus on pupils’ commitment to bringing people together
- Two new awards this year include a special prize for the most nurturing environment and another for mentorship
- A total of 11 awards will be presented to 37 students in recognition of their excellence in nine categories
The commitment of students in bringing people together will be the focus of the 39th annual Student of the Year Awards organised by the South China Morning Post.
With the theme “Leading for a better society”, two new awards this year include a special prize for the most nurturing environment, which will go to a school and its students, and another for mentorship.
A total of 11 awards in nine categories, including science, maths, languages, sports, and visual and performing arts, will be presented to 37 students in recognition of their excellence.
Schools can play an important role in helping students to develop empathy and learn the value of helping others, thereby creating a better future for everyone
Leong Cheung, one of the judges of this year’s awards and the executive director of charities and community at Hong Kong Jockey Club, said schools provided an ideal environment for students to unleash their potential and help the community at large.