2026 Nominations Open · Applications Close 31 March 2026

Champions
for Good
Awards 2026

Celebrating the organisations and individuals who make Hong Kong's social services sector stronger, more innovative, and more human.

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25+
Years recognising excellence
12
Award categories
500+
Past awardees
1.2M+
Lives impacted
The Awards

Four Award Pillars

Champions for Good recognises excellence across two main tracks, plus Grand Prix and Public Voting Awards.

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Excellence in Service

Recognising organisations that deliver consistent, measurable impact for communities.

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Excellence in Driving Change

Celebrating innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and new approaches to social challenges.

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Public Voting Award

Community-chosen: the public votes for their favourite Champion for Good.

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Champions for Good Grand Prix

The highest honour — awarded to the organisation that best embodies social excellence.

2026 Cycle

Award Journey

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Application Portal O…

1 Feb 2026

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Submission Deadline …

31 Mar 2026

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Round 1 Judging Begi…

May 2026

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Shortlist Announced

30 Jun 2026

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Round 2 Judging

Jul – Aug 2026

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Champions for Good G…

24 Sep 2026

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Public Voting Opens

Oct – Nov 2026

12 Award Categories

What We Celebrate

From service excellence to driving systemic change — there's a category for every type of champion.

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Excellence in Service

Exemplary Social Service Organisation

傑出社會服務機構

Recognises organisations that consistently demonstrate excellence across governance, service quality, financial sustainability, and measurable community impact.

Examples

  • ·NGOs with multi-year track record of service quality
  • ·Organisations with robust impact measurement frameworks
Eligibility & details
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Excellence in Service

Excellence in Elderly Care

長者服務卓越獎

Celebrates services that promote dignified, person-centred ageing in place — including community care, rehabilitation, and dementia support.

Examples

  • ·Day care centres with outstanding outcomes
  • ·Home-based care models with high client satisfaction
Eligibility & details
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Excellence in Service

Excellence in Child & Family Services

兒童及家庭服務卓越獎

Honouring services that strengthen family resilience, support child development, and provide effective early intervention and safeguarding.

Examples

  • ·Family support centres with evidence-based programmes
  • ·Early childhood development programmes
Eligibility & details
Excellence in Service

Excellence in Disability Inclusion

殘疾人士融合服務卓越獎

Recognising organisations advancing full social participation, employment, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Examples

  • ·Supported employment programmes with strong job-placement rates
  • ·Inclusive education and vocational training
Eligibility & details
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Excellence in Driving Change

Social Innovation Award

社會創新獎

Celebrating new ideas, service models, and technology-driven approaches that tackle unmet social needs and inspire sector-wide learning.

Examples

  • ·AI-assisted case management tools adopted by the sector
  • ·New social enterprise models cross-subsidising free services
Eligibility & details
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Excellence in Driving Change

Digital Transformation Award

數碼轉型獎

Recognising organisations that have successfully adopted digital tools to improve service delivery, operations, or client experience.

Examples

  • ·Telehealth or remote counselling platforms
  • ·Digital case management reducing admin burden
Eligibility & details
Our Values

What makes a Champion for Good?

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Innovation

Pioneering new ways to tackle complex social challenges — not just doing more, but doing differently.

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Collaboration

Building bridges across sectors, communities, and disciplines to amplify collective impact.

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Measurable Impact

Rigorous evidence of real-world change for beneficiaries, families, and communities.

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Human Stories

At the heart of every Champion is a commitment to human dignity and lived experience.

Is your organisation making a difference?

Applications for the 2026 Champions for Good Awards are now open. Deadline: 31 March 2026.

About

Building a stronger social service ecosystem

The Champions for Good Awards are a flagship programme of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), the peak body representing over 500 social service organisations in Hong Kong. The awards are designed not only to recognise excellence, but to inspire peer learning, cross-sector collaboration, and continuous improvement across the entire sector.

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