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27 people, groups named finalists for 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards

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Chow, J. (2026, October 9). 27 people, groups named finalists for 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370228/27-people-groups-named-finalists-14th-spirit-hong-kong-awards?utm_source=rss_feed

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For the 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, 27 people and groups were named as finalists across nine categories including community, culture, innovation, sustainability, perseverance, teamwork, youth, nurturing, and entrepreneurship. The awards are co-organized by the Sino Group and the South China Morning Post to recognize unsung heroes who contribute significantly to society. Daryl Ng Win-kong, chairman of Sino Group, praised the finalists for their selfless efforts in making Hong Kong a more compassionate and vibrant place.
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The 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, co-organized by the Sino Group and the South China Morning Post, has named 27 finalists across nine categories: community, culture, innovation, sustainability, perseverance, teamwork, youth, nurturing, and entrepreneurship. These individuals and groups are recognized for their contributions to society despite not being widely known or celebrated previously. Daryl Ng Win-kong, chairman of Sino Group, praised the finalists' efforts in making Hong Kong a more compassionate and vibrant place.

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🔮 Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Dr Ng Kwai-lun provides transparent funeral care and end-of-life planning through his social enterprise After years of teaching Hongkongers about death and end-of-life arrangements, Dr Ng Kwai-lun realised there was a gap between what people were told they could do and the services actually available to them.
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🔮 Dream Compassioneers co-founder Chan Yik-yeung said the response also showed what students could achieve when trusted with responsibility.
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27 people, groups named finalists for 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards Award co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post returns with shortlist of unsung heroes contributing to society in nine categories This year’s shortlist for the awards, co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post, is divided into nine categories: community, culture, innovation, sustainability, perseverance, teamwork, youth, nurturing and entrepreneurship.
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27 people, groups named finalists for 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards Award co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post returns with shortlist of unsung heroes contributing to society in nine categories This year’s shortlist for the awards, co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post, is divided into nine categories: community, culture, innovation, sustainability, perseverance, teamwork, youth, nurturing and entrepreneurship. asserted
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“The self-effacing yet extraordinary efforts of these wonderful individuals have made positive differences on the lives of others, making our beloved city a more compassionate, vibrant and special place,” said Daryl Ng Win-kong, chairman of Sino Group. asserted
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