Five are part of Youth Leadership Team at Support! International Foundation and focused on making learning English easier and more accessible for less privileged children in the city.

Fung Heung-lan has been running a farm with her husband for many years and helps promote the preservation of the city’s fish ponds.

Schoolgirl, 15, added iron weights to her paddle to build up her strength in push for trophies - and now wants to inspire others.

Rainbow Pang up in youth category for her volunteer work and desire to help children with disabilities and special educational needs.

The Super GoldenAge volunteer team has helped feed needy seniors in Chai Wan since 2016. It also distributes surplus bread collected from a nearby bakery.

Duo behind Codex Genetics specialise in DNA sequencing and want to cut waiting time and cost for tests on spinocerebellar ataxia sufferers.

Device is aimed at easing loneliness of those with lack of human interaction in rehabilitation, especially users who cannot commute to care facilities.

Gary Wong has been nominated for a Spirit of Hong Kong Award after his firm developed EqualAccess technology that can be linked to a smartphone and helps users find their way around the city.

Stephen Chu has spent decades learning the words of city’s popular music, including a volume of lyrics included in a collection of local literature.

Paul Chan believes locals and people from other parts of the world are still interested in discovering another side of Hong Kong.

Since it was set up in 2015, members of Thomas Sports and Culture Station have volunteered to plant trees, distribute fruit to the needy and clean up paths after typhoons.

Gingko House has employed more than 3,000 elderly workers in the past 15 years.

Rabi Yim dreams of a society where everyone will have an equal opportunity to enjoy community resources.

Rice roll master and mum-of-two overcomes adversity by setting up business that helps others.

Tang Kwong-po, 60, lost his sight after surgery for a brain tumour, and has been nominated in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for his perseverance in overcoming personal challenges.

Thomas Lam is a firm believer in benefits of the sport and encourages everyone to take up the challenge, his work in the community has seen him nominated in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

Wellness expert is nominated for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for her undying efforts in changing the way city views rehabilitation and support services.

Chung King-man says music therapy can help lower anxiety and reduce the impact of trauma among stroke patients.

Chair of judging panel urges city residents to learn from people honoured in the awards, co-organised by the Post and property developer Sino Group.

Inspiring individuals honoured for the ‘extraordinary’ ways they lead their lives and their richness of spirit in contributing to the community.

This year’s award series celebrates 23 individuals and groups for their selfless efforts to make life better for the less fortunate.

Chan Cheuk-ming nominated for Spirit of Hong Kong award as Pei Ho Counterparts continues to make difference in the community by feeding homeless and elderly in his area for free.

Socialcareer.org matches volunteers with organisations needing support – it has been nominated in the Corporate Citizen category for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

More floor space, stair-free access and other features have helped Spirit of Hong Kong award nominee SeenCere Optical serve 800 people with disabilities since it opened four years ago.

Spirit of Hong Kong awards nominee Sky Design encourages staff to contribute to society

Li Yi-hsin is a descendant of a family that’s been performing the art for five generations, and does not intend to slow down amid changing times.

William Leung’s award-winning works offer glimpse into community life and human interaction among residents that is fast disappearing in city’s urban sprawl.

Spirit of Hong Kong awards nominee Wendy Ng is always gathering clues to the true value of the city’s historic sites.

Social enterprise Comfort Me Health Wear has been nominated for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for its contribution to helping women who have had a mastectomy.