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Spirit of Hong Kong is a series that looks behind the scenes of one of Asia's largest and most vibrant cities by focusing on those whose contributions often go unnoticed yet are vital to the everyday success of Hong Kong.
This year, we celebrate 19 unsung heroes of the community, who have made a positive impact and inspire others with their selfless work and stories of compassion. Find out the winner of each category, including the Lion Rock People's Choice Award Winner, who has been selected by public voting.
Find out more about the nominees: scmp.com/sohk
Domestic helper who cares for her colleagues and a playwright who casts people with intellectual disabilities in theatre performances among inspiring recipients.
Domestic helper who cares for her colleagues and a playwright who casts people with intellectual disabilities in theatre performances among inspiring recipients.
Professor Stephen Chu Yiu-wai notes that Covid-19-inspired art is already starting to trickle out.
Professor Stephen Chu Yiu-wai notes that Covid-19-inspired art is already starting to trickle out.
Chinese medicine practitioner Douglas Shum offers consultations, usually for free, to the elderly at his clinic, while Ivan Chan trains middle-aged residents in handyman skills.
Chinese medicine practitioner Douglas Shum offers consultations, usually for free, to the elderly at his clinic, while Ivan Chan trains middle-aged residents in handyman skills.
For three years, ImpactHK has been feeding and housing the homeless in Hong Kong.
For three years, ImpactHK has been feeding and housing the homeless in Hong Kong.
HandsOn Hong Kong invites Hongkongers to support those impacted by the Covid-19 crisis by volunteering during this year’s Serve-a-thon.
HandsOn Hong Kong invites Hongkongers to support those impacted by the Covid-19 crisis by volunteering during this year’s Serve-a-thon.
Former Spirit of Hong Kong Awards winner Dr Cecilia Lam says her Rehabaid Society team is providing more service and support during pandemic.
Former Spirit of Hong Kong Awards winner Dr Cecilia Lam says her Rehabaid Society team is providing more service and support during pandemic.
Finalists include a domestic worker who selflessly aids her peers, a pioneering researcher, and an entrepreneur who overcame polio and prejudice.
Finalists include a domestic worker who selflessly aids her peers, a pioneering researcher, and an entrepreneur who overcame polio and prejudice.
Members of WeCycle team have been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Members of WeCycle team have been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
FamilyOnline.TV is giving young people with special needs the tools required to become successful writers, animators, producers and artists.
FamilyOnline.TV is giving young people with special needs the tools required to become successful writers, animators, producers and artists.
Kelvin Chiu from Sanwa Biotech says his portable diagnostic system can help city’s overburdened health care facilities.
Kelvin Chiu from Sanwa Biotech says his portable diagnostic system can help city’s overburdened health care facilities.
Working in groups of three, the volunteer effort has seen sanitiser dispensers mounted in the hallways of more than 1,900 older buildings in the city.
Working in groups of three, the volunteer effort has seen sanitiser dispensers mounted in the hallways of more than 1,900 older buildings in the city.
The team has launched a phone calling programme for elderly Hongkongers to help them fight loneliness and isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The team has launched a phone calling programme for elderly Hongkongers to help them fight loneliness and isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Volunteer work led Chloe Jazzy Lau to believe that effective support for poor children with special needs entailed long-term effort.
Volunteer work led Chloe Jazzy Lau to believe that effective support for poor children with special needs entailed long-term effort.
Professor Philip Chiu pioneered work in treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, and the two-handed robot he built has earned him a nomination in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards innovation category.
Professor Philip Chiu pioneered work in treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, and the two-handed robot he built has earned him a nomination in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards innovation category.
Ken Ho, who has been nominated for the Spirit of Culture Award, writes musicals and teaches multimedia production skills to those living with intellectual disabilities.
Ken Ho, who has been nominated for the Spirit of Culture Award, writes musicals and teaches multimedia production skills to those living with intellectual disabilities.
Ranae So delves into her Hoklo roots to examine the marital formalities of the boat-dwelling fisherfolk. She has been nominated for the Spirit of Culture Award.
Ranae So delves into her Hoklo roots to examine the marital formalities of the boat-dwelling fisherfolk. She has been nominated for the Spirit of Culture Award.
Lau Kim-hung was only 48 when he was affected, now nearly 20 years later he’s doing everything he can to help fellow sufferers rehabilitate. His work has earned him a Spirit of Hong Kong Awards nomination.
Lau Kim-hung was only 48 when he was affected, now nearly 20 years later he’s doing everything he can to help fellow sufferers rehabilitate. His work has earned him a Spirit of Hong Kong Awards nomination.
Yum Cha Together, set up by Alan To and his wife, aims to connect the community with under-resourced charities and their beneficiaries
Yum Cha Together, set up by Alan To and his wife, aims to connect the community with under-resourced charities and their beneficiaries
Saad Hemyar Hussein Abdo Ayedh from the Middle East co-founded an organisation to teach English to community members on weekends.
Saad Hemyar Hussein Abdo Ayedh from the Middle East co-founded an organisation to teach English to community members on weekends.
Tough year for Chu as his eyesight deteriorates but he says he is determined to repay those who have helped him succeed in the sport.
Tough year for Chu as his eyesight deteriorates but he says he is determined to repay those who have helped him succeed in the sport.
Juliana Chan has developed a mechanism combining bio-testing with computational algorithms to enable diabetes patients understand their health conditions.
Juliana Chan has developed a mechanism combining bio-testing with computational algorithms to enable diabetes patients understand their health conditions.
Chan Tsz-kiu, 20, trained to overcome the challenges presented by her heart condition so she could volunteer in northwestern China’s Macha Village.
Chan Tsz-kiu, 20, trained to overcome the challenges presented by her heart condition so she could volunteer in northwestern China’s Macha Village.
Due to his condition Yip Cham-kai was forced to crawl until he was 10. After struggling to find a job, he set up a restaurant on mainland China, and later numerous NGOs.
Due to his condition Yip Cham-kai was forced to crawl until he was 10. After struggling to find a job, he set up a restaurant on mainland China, and later numerous NGOs.
Principal Eric Yuon of Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College on Lantau Island wants young people to learn the lessons of life through community service.
Principal Eric Yuon of Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College on Lantau Island wants young people to learn the lessons of life through community service.
Rodelia Pedro Villar, who has lived in Hong Kong for more than 17 years, cares for her colleagues through thick and thin.
Rodelia Pedro Villar, who has lived in Hong Kong for more than 17 years, cares for her colleagues through thick and thin.
Alex Wu, a successful e-commerce entrepreneur, offers guidance on making use of cyberspace to start-up aspirants.
Alex Wu, a successful e-commerce entrepreneur, offers guidance on making use of cyberspace to start-up aspirants.
The awards celebrate the achievements of some remarkable people, who might otherwise not come to the public’s attention.
The awards celebrate the achievements of some remarkable people, who might otherwise not come to the public’s attention.
City leader Carrie Lam, who attended annual event organised by the Post, says role models who personify community spirit ‘have never been more needed’.
City leader Carrie Lam, who attended annual event organised by the Post, says role models who personify community spirit ‘have never been more needed’.
The brainchild of James Marlow, a teacher from Britain who founded Waste Free Hong Kong, the bun run combines volunteering with exercise.
The brainchild of James Marlow, a teacher from Britain who founded Waste Free Hong Kong, the bun run combines volunteering with exercise.
The awards are a timely reminder of the qualities that have served Hong Kong well through good times and bad