{
  "id": 13004100,
  "title": "27 people, groups named finalists for 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/27-people-groups-named-finalists-for-14th-spirit-of-hong-kong-awards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:15:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370228/27-people-groups-named-finalists-14th-spirit-hong-kong-awards"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards recognized 27 individuals and groups for their extraordinary contributions to society. This shortlist, co-organized by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post, spans nine categories including community, culture, innovation, sustainability, perseverance, teamwork, youth, nurturing, and entrepreneurship. Daryl Ng Win-kong, chairman of Sino Group, commended these unsung heroes for their selflessness and positive impact on others' lives. Paulo Pong Kin-yee, founder and managing director of Altaya Group and chairman of the judging panel, emphasized the importance of fortitude, impact, and inspiration in Hong Kong's labor force. Innovations showcased include applications in agriculture and medical screening, while sustainability finalists work on coral restoration, local farming, and greener production. Community finalists tackle issues like mental health and support for young cancer patients. Culture entries span various fields from music to heritage teaching. Perseverance awards go to individuals overcoming serious illnesses and difficult personal circumstances. Teamwork entries include volunteer networks and patient support groups. Nurturing finalists work with children and young people, particularly those with special educational needs. Youth finalists include young Hongkongers engaged in projects benefiting society. Entrepreneurship entries use business, research, and technology to address social, medical, and environmental needs. The awards, established in 2013, aim to recognize unrecognized society heroes. Nine winners will be selected, along with a Lion Rock People's Choice Award voted online by readers. The ceremony is scheduled for December, with profiles of finalists appearing in the SCMP and on the awards' website. Public voting commences this month.",
  "summary": "Twenty-seven individuals and groups have been named finalists for the 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which recognises the unsung heroes of the city who have made major contributions to society. 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,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}