Champions
for Good
Awards 2026
Celebrating the organisations and individuals who make Hong Kong's social services sector stronger, more innovative, and more human.
Photography of
awardees / community
Replace with real image
Four Award Pillars
Champions for Good recognises excellence across two main tracks, plus Grand Prix and Public Voting Awards.
Excellence in Service
Recognising organisations that deliver consistent, measurable impact for communities.
Excellence in Driving Change
Celebrating innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and new approaches to social challenges.
Public Voting Award
Community-chosen: the public votes for their favourite Champion for Good.
Champions for Good Grand Prix
The highest honour — awarded to the organisation that best embodies social excellence.
Award Journey
Application Portal O…
1 Feb 2026
Submission Deadline …
31 Mar 2026
Round 1 Judging Begi…
May 2026
Shortlist Announced
30 Jun 2026
Round 2 Judging
Jul – Aug 2026
Champions for Good G…
24 Sep 2026
Public Voting Opens
Oct – Nov 2026
What We Celebrate
From service excellence to driving systemic change — there's a category for every type of champion.
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
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
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
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
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
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
What makes a Champion for Good?
Innovation
Pioneering new ways to tackle complex social challenges — not just doing more, but doing differently.
Collaboration
Building bridges across sectors, communities, and disciplines to amplify collective impact.
Measurable Impact
Rigorous evidence of real-world change for beneficiaries, families, and communities.
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.
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.
Read the full story →