South China Morning Post’s annual Student of The Year Awards to focus on nurturing future leaders of Hong Kong during tough times
- Sponsored by Hong Kong Jockey Club, students from secondary schools will compete for 11 awards in nine categories
- The Post’s CEO Gary Liu says it is more important than ever for students to be socially engaged during their formative years
Nurturing and elevating young future leaders of Hong Kong during difficult times is one of the key aims of the 41st Student of the Year Awards (SOTY) organised by the South China Morning Post.
Sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, secondary school students in the city will compete for 11 awards in nine categories including science, languages, sports and performing arts. They must show academic excellence as well as engagement with and contributions to the community.
Gary Liu, Post CEO and a board member of the annual awards, said it was more important than ever for students to be socially engaged during their formative years.
“We are pleased to support this with the launch of our Student of the Year support network where aspiring young leaders can benefit from the vast experience of our alumni members. We want to champion the contributions youths make in service of others, and hope students of Hong Kong can serve the city in new and inspiring ways,” Liu said.
Under a “Together we grow and achieve” theme this year, the accolades hope to emphasise that support is always available even during turbulent times.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club, a staunch supporter and sponsor of the Student of the Year Awards, considers it to be a unique competition that recognises not only academic, sporting and creative achievement but students who have shown care and compassion for others by serving their community.