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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.
- Annual event, co-organised by the Post and Sino Group, marks achievements of remarkable people in society
- City leader Carrie Lam says the honoured heroes, as well as many other ordinary residents, have contributed to city’s recovery amid pandemic
Chief executive says her own experience working in government for 41 years is proof of what can be accomplished by joining establishment.
Chief executive says her own experience working in government for 41 years is proof of what can be accomplished by joining establishment.
Those in running include a group providing safe haven for sex workers, researchers improving food options for the elderly and teenager aiming to lift Hongkongers’ well-being.
Those in running include a group providing safe haven for sex workers, researchers improving food options for the elderly and teenager aiming to lift Hongkongers’ well-being.
‘We did things nobody wanted to deal with at the time,’ says liquid biopsy innovator Stanley Sy.
‘We did things nobody wanted to deal with at the time,’ says liquid biopsy innovator Stanley Sy.
Pasu Ng’s efforts to help city’s residents break old beliefs have earned him a nomination for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Pasu Ng’s efforts to help city’s residents break old beliefs have earned him a nomination for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Professor Paul Yip’s work on a new online platform that parses messages for warning signs of suicidal thoughts has earned him a nomination for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Professor Paul Yip’s work on a new online platform that parses messages for warning signs of suicidal thoughts has earned him a nomination for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Writer Anthony Wong, 57, is on a mission to get young people interested in reading and writing, especially about China’s colourful past.
Writer Anthony Wong, 57, is on a mission to get young people interested in reading and writing, especially about China’s colourful past.
George Wan’s efforts to inspire others to explore the city through guided tours have earned him a nomination in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
George Wan’s efforts to inspire others to explore the city through guided tours have earned him a nomination in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Teresa Lam, who wants to use her struggles to help others as a teacher, nominated in perseverance category for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Teresa Lam, who wants to use her struggles to help others as a teacher, nominated in perseverance category for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Team of researchers and specialists who want to make softer food more appetising for city’s elderly residents earn Spirit of Hong Kong Awards nod.
Team of researchers and specialists who want to make softer food more appetising for city’s elderly residents earn Spirit of Hong Kong Awards nod.
Aspiring clinical psychologist Kristen Lei gets Spirit of Hong Kong Awards nod for work towards improving emotional well-being among city’s residents.
Aspiring clinical psychologist Kristen Lei gets Spirit of Hong Kong Awards nod for work towards improving emotional well-being among city’s residents.
Student athlete and aspiring social worker Sam Ngan’s efforts to get on the right track, both figuratively and literally, have earned him a nomination for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Student athlete and aspiring social worker Sam Ngan’s efforts to get on the right track, both figuratively and literally, have earned him a nomination for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Students at Hong Kong Red Cross Princess Alexandra School create pouch that can be added to walkers. The trio were inspired by some of their peers at institution that cares for those dealing with physical handicaps or sickness.
Students at Hong Kong Red Cross Princess Alexandra School create pouch that can be added to walkers. The trio were inspired by some of their peers at institution that cares for those dealing with physical handicaps or sickness.
Debbie Kwan overcame systemic lupus erythematosus and stiff person syndrome to win place at university, and her success in the face of adversity has earned her a nomination in the Spirit of Perseverance category.
Debbie Kwan overcame systemic lupus erythematosus and stiff person syndrome to win place at university, and her success in the face of adversity has earned her a nomination in the Spirit of Perseverance category.
New Territories North unit investigating sexual and physical child abuse in line for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, co-organised by South China Morning Post and Sino Group.
New Territories North unit investigating sexual and physical child abuse in line for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, co-organised by South China Morning Post and Sino Group.
For her advocacy for people with disabilities and mental health conditions, social work graduate Kellie Yuen has been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
For her advocacy for people with disabilities and mental health conditions, social work graduate Kellie Yuen has been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
For their selfless work, the Hong Kong Red Cross’s Psychological Support Service has been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
For their selfless work, the Hong Kong Red Cross’s Psychological Support Service has been nominated for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Wong Yiu-kwan, 61, is a nominee for the Spirit of Hong Kong awards, for his decades-long work in motivating young people to see beyond books.
Wong Yiu-kwan, 61, is a nominee for the Spirit of Hong Kong awards, for his decades-long work in motivating young people to see beyond books.
Former professional climber Lai Chi-wai’s motivational work for people facing adversities has earned him a nomination for a Spirit of Hong Kong award.
Former professional climber Lai Chi-wai’s motivational work for people facing adversities has earned him a nomination for a Spirit of Hong Kong award.
Manoj Dhar, who started Integrated Brilliant Education Limited 6½ years ago, is focused on providing the means and infrastructure for needy students to succeed.
Manoj Dhar, who started Integrated Brilliant Education Limited 6½ years ago, is focused on providing the means and infrastructure for needy students to succeed.
Teen’s Key – Young Women Development Network wants to help women and young girls involved in prostitution to turn their lives around. The group has been nominated in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Teen’s Key – Young Women Development Network wants to help women and young girls involved in prostitution to turn their lives around. The group has been nominated in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.
Awards, organised by the Post and property developer Sino Group, will honour individuals and groups whose remarkable accomplishments may otherwise go unnoticed.
Awards, organised by the Post and property developer Sino Group, will honour individuals and groups whose remarkable accomplishments may otherwise go unnoticed.
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
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.
The awards are a timely reminder of the qualities that have served Hong Kong well through good times and bad