HONG KONG, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) hosted the 2025 "Champions for Good Awards" presentation ceremony yesterday (May 21), honoring social service organizations for their exceptional contributions and innovative practices. The event drew over 300 representatives from the social service, business, government, academic and professional sectors, celebrating excellence in service. Mr SUN Yuk Han, Chris, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, was the officiating guest, joining Revd Canon Hon KOON Ho Ming, Peter Douglas, BBS, JP, Chairperson of HKCSS; Ms CHAN Man Yee, Grace, Chief Executive; and other distinguished guests in presenting the awards.
Celebrating Excellence, Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration
The "Champions for Good Awards" aim to recognize outstanding social service organizations while promoting collaboration and exchange cross-sector. This year, the awards featured two categories: "Excellence in Service" and "Excellence in Driving Change" with a total of 31 awards across diverse fields, including elderly services, children and youth services, rehabilitation services, health and mental health services, and more. The focus was on innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and user co-creation to drive sustainable development in social services.
Revd Canon Hon KOON Ho Ming, Peter Douglas, BBS, JP, Chairperson of HKCSS stated: " The social service sector has always upheld professionalism, working tirelessly to serve the public and actively promote social development. The name 'Champions for Good Awards' not only represents the achievements and contributions of social welfare organizations in creating well-being but also reflects the sector's shared belief in pursuing excellence and striving for the highest good. The 'Champions for Good Awards' has not only successfully raised public awareness and recognition of social welfare work but also significantly increased participation from businesses, professional groups, academia, and the general public."
Mr SUN Yuk Han, Chris, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, HKSAR Government praised: "It is a great pleasure to join this significant event of the social welfare sector. I am deeply inspired by the unwavering dedication. Regardless of the challenges we face or the constraints in resources, the sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, striving to address societal needs with utmost efforts and seeking the most effective solutions."
Award-Winning Projects Showcase Innovation and Impact
This year's "Champions for Good Awards" attracted a record 342 submissions from over 100 social service organizations, resulting in intense competition. Winning projects underwent three rounds of rigorous evaluation and were assessed by a panel of 71 cross-sector professional judges before emerging victorious. Here are some highlights:
- The "Grand Prix Award in Service" was awarded to The Hong Kong Society for the Aged for their 賽馬會傲齡匯;
- The "Grand Prix Award in Driving Change" was awarded to the co-applicants: Hong Kong Christian Service, The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong, Caritas Hong Kong Youth and Community Service, Hong Kong Children and Youth Services, Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association and SideBySide for their CLAP@JC;
- The "Public Voting Award" selected by public vote, was granted to Global Chinese Breast Cancer Organizations Alliance Limited for their Pink Angel Services.
Advancing the Future of Social Services
Since its inception, the "Champions for Good Awards" has been committed to promoting professional development and cross-sector collaboration within the social service sector. The judging panel comprised professionals from government departments, charitable foundations, businesses, and academic institutions, ensuring a diverse and expert-led evaluation process. HKCSS extends our gratitude to the judging panel for providing valuable feedback on all participating projects, fostering mutual learning among organizations.
HKCSS will continue to foster exchange and collaboration within the social service sector through the "Champions for Good Awards" and other platforms, while supporting organizations in enhancing their professional capabilities to meet future challenges.
Revd Canon Hon KOON Ho Ming, Peter Douglas, BBS, JP, called for collective action: "Moving forward, let us work together to address societal challenges and create lasting well-being for our community!"
For the full list of winners and more details about the 2025 "Excellence in Social Service Awards," please visit the official website: https://award.hkcss.org.hk/.
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HKCSS "Champions for Good Awards" 2025 Presented 31 Awards Recognizing Outstanding Achievements in the Social Service Sector Promoting Cross-Sector Collaboration for Collective Social Well-being
YIWU, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiwugo.com, the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market, is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world. On the afternoon of January 16, the award ceremony for the 2025 Yiwugo's Top 10 Vendors Competition was successfully held at the Expo Center Hotel in Yiwu. Thousands of leading figures from diverse segments of the Yiwu market, together with representatives from industrial belts across the country, gathered to witness this landmark event.
Over the past year, due to their deep engagement with Yiwugo and their exceptional capabilities, Yiwu Gemei Electric Appliance, Xuping Jewelry, Ufree Gangao Warwick, Kemei Electrical Equipment, Zhangweichao Socks Firm, Little Bee Towels, Yiwu Aishang Daily Necessities Factory, Jinhua Siji Lvkang Daily Necessities, Zhejiang Pujiang Pudong No.1 Lock Firm, and Yiwu Hanbang Daily Necessities Firm secured the title of "2025 Yiwugo's Top 10 Vendors".
As an annual gala and a vital barometer of the Yiwu market, the Yiwugo's Top 10 Vendors Competition has been successfully held for 13 consecutive years. Over the past decade, Yiwugo has remained steadfast in its mission to identify and honor benchmark enterprises that spearhead industrial transformation. To date, these efforts have brought to prominence a group of high-quality enterprises distinguished by robust brand strength and an exceptional industry reputation.
In recent years, as Yiwugo's brand visibility and market influence continue to increase, the Competition has drawn growing attention and active participation from merchants across the Yiwu market as well as industrial belts nationwide.
A review of previous Top 10 Vendors lists shows a mix of seasoned players and rising stars. This year is no exception: veterans such as Yiwu Gemei Electric Appliance, Xuping Jewelry, Kemei Electrical Equipment, Zhangweichao Socks Firm, Yiwu Aishang Daily Necessities Factory, and Yiwu Hanbang Daily Necessities Firm demonstrated sustained excellence, while the performances of newcomers like Ufree Gangao Warwick and Zhejiang Pujiang Pudong No.1 Lock Firm were particularly impressive.
"During this year's Competition, many customers reached out to me after seeing the rankings to cheer me on." Operating in District 2 of the Yiwu International Trade City, Ufree Gangao Warwick specializes in hairdressing scissors, high-speed hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, hot air brushes, and other beauty gadgets. Its products perform strongly across Europe, the US, South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, ranking among the top in their respective categories on cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Amazon.
Founded in 1995, Ufree Gangao Warwick has remained steadfast in its brand-led strategy, with its proprietary brands now registered in more than 100 countries. "We joined Yiwugo the moment it launched. Many customers have discovered our offline store through the platform, which has delivered tangible results in traffic generation, transaction conversion, and brand exposure," said Lin Yuncun, head of Ufree Gangao Warwick. This year marks the company's first debut on the Top 10 Vendors list, an achievement widely regarded as an endorsement from both the market and its customers. Ufree Gangao Warwick will cherish this achievement and use the momentum from the competition to further strengthen its brand influence, laying a solid foundation for advancing its global brand agency strategy in the year ahead.
Zhejiang Pujiang Pudong No.1 Lock Firm also made its first appearance on the list this year. A true "dark horse", the company joined Yiwugo 14 years ago and, after years of steady development, secured an impressive ninth place in its debut ranking.
"We specialize in wire mesh products, including welded wire mesh and fencing systems. Our offerings perform well in regions with strong infrastructure demand, such as Africa and South America. Africa, in particular, has been a core market for us. Through years of focused efforts, our brand has established a solid level of recognition across West African countries," said Guo Xiaolei, head of Zhejiang Pujiang Pudong No.1 Lock Firm. By taking part in the Top 10 Vendors Competition, the company hopes to leverage the event's visibility and Yiwugo's reach to introduce its own brand to a wider overseas audience, expand into new markets, and unlock fresh growth opportunities.
Whether established leaders or first-time entrants, these award-winning vendors not only stand out in sales performance but also set industry benchmarks in branding, digitization, and sustainable development. They embody robust growth momentum, outstanding innovation ability, and extensive market influence, collectively showcasing the resilience and dynamism of the Yiwu market.
Today, the wave of digital trade is rapidly reshaping the industry landscape. Deeply rooted in the market and keenly responsive to its evolution, Yiwugo has consistently positioned innovation and transformation at the heart of its development strategy. Last October, the platform officially launched its in-store live-streaming initiative. Designed to support vendors at various stages of growth, Yiwugo offers multi-channel account setup services—including WeChat Channels, Douyin, and TikTok—enabling vendors to tap into new global trade opportunities.
Going forward, Yiwugo will continue to strengthen innovation, push beyond service boundaries, and expand its business ecosystem. By empowering merchants to fully embrace new digital-trade models, the platform aims to foster faster, closer connections between buyers and sellers. With digital and intelligent technologies, Yiwugo will be able to promote deeper integration of online and offline commerce, accelerate market transformation, and boost industry-wide efficiency.
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Award Ceremony for 2025 Yiwugo's Top 10 Vendors Competition Successfully Held
