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

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 è³½é¦¬æœƒå‚²é½¡åŒ¯;
• 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

XUZHOU, China, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG's drive to bring battery-electric mining equipment to Australia's Pilbara region was the focus of an in-depth feature published by The Australian Financial Review (AFR) on Aug 3, including an interview with Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG Group and XCMG Machinery.

The feature examines how the Pilbara, home to some of the world's largest iron ore operations, is emerging as the testing ground for the next generation of zero-emission mining equipment. XCMG's landmark partnership with Fortescue sits at the center of that transition.

XCMG ranks among the world's largest makers of open-pit mining equipment, with machines working across mines in Africa, Europe and the Americas. Battery-electric models are a growing part of that lineup.

Under a strategic agreement signed in September 2025, XCMG will supply Fortescue with 150 to 200 units of 240-tonne battery-electric haul trucks — China's largest-ever export order for green mining equipment — supporting Fortescue's goal of eliminating fossil fuels from its terrestrial iron ore operations by 2030.

Speaking to the AFR, Yang called Australia "one of the most high-end markets around the world for our industry," and a proving ground for XCMG to show that electric mining equipment can haul at scale.

Yang expects the contest to be decided by the machines themselves, with customers picking suppliers on technology, cost and efficiency, the areas where XCMG has concentrated its investment.

Fortescue Executive Chairman Dr. Andrew Forrest, interviewed alongside Yang in Perth, told the AFR that Fortescue had deliberately chosen partners like XCMG for their flexibility and courage to recognize the industry's shift to low-carbon operations.

The interview followed a visit by Fortescue CEO Dino Otranto to XCMG's test facility in Xuzhou, where he test-drove the battery-electric mining equipment that will soon be deployed in the Pilbara.

XCMG's work with Fortescue builds on a growing track record in electric mining. The company has deployed the world's first fully autonomous, all-electric mining trucks at the Yimin open-pit mine in China and was recognized at the 2025 Decarbonising Mining Awards.

As the mining industry moves away from diesel, XCMG will continue building equipment that cuts emissions without costing operators productivity. Together with partners like Fortescue, the company is working to make zero-emission mining a commercial reality across the sector.

The full feature is available in The Australian Financial Review here.

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XCMG's Electric Mining Push Featured in The Australian Financial Review