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

BEIJING, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 29, the "Forging the Path to National Strength: China's Manufacturing Achievements Under the 14th Five-Year Plan," jointly organized by the National Museum of China and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, officially opened at the National Museum of China, showcasing more than 300 top national achievements. GAC's "National Outstanding Engineer Team" successfully developed both the Magazine Battery and the Solid-State Battery, which were selected for the exhibition.

The GAC Magazine Battery is the first battery system to pass both the nail penetration no-flame and non-ignition safety tests. By utilizing ultra-high intrinsic safety cells, an all-weather "vehicle-end + cloud-based" active safety monitoring system, and a multi-dimensional safety protection system, the Magazine Battery achieves three layers of protection: core, active, and passive. Its safety performance far exceeds the electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements (GB38031-2025), which will take effect on July 1, 2026. Currently, the Magazine Battery has a cumulative deployment of 1.3 million vehicles with zero spontaneous combustion and over 50 billion kilometers of safe travel, providing users with robust safety assurance for every journey.

GAC's self-developed large-capacity solid-state battery has achieved an energy density exceeding 400 Wh/kg and easily passes rigorous safety tests such as 200°C thermal chamber and nail penetration tests, effectively addressing users' range anxiety and safety concerns. Innovations in materials and processes have placed the solid-state battery at the forefront of the industry in key indicators such as safety, energy density, and cycle life, providing a superior power solution for the future development of NEVs. Currently, a pilot production line for GAC's solid-state battery has been established, capable of mass-producing vehicle-grade solid-state batteries over 60 Ah, marking a critical step toward the goal of full vehicle integration by 2026.

Over the years, GAC has been steadily enhancing its competitiveness through innovations across intelligent connectivity, NEV powertrains technologies, and forward-looking technologies. Looking ahead, GAC will continue to deepen its efforts in the intelligent connected NEV field, leveraging more leading technological achievements to drive industry progress.

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GAC Magazine Battery and Solid-State Battery Win Top National Honor