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Election Introduction
The election was established in 1995 and has been held every two years since 1998. The purpose of the election is to recognize and commend outstanding teens individuals, and by celebrating their efforts, establish societal role models. At the same time, it aims to encourage young people to care about and participate in society. The award recipients will also be invited to join the "Outstanding Teens Association," where they will engage in community service and assist those in need while caring for society.
Eligibility and Categories
Eligibility to Participate
We welcome Hong Kong residents aged 11 to 17 to participate, and they must be nominated by an adult who is 21 years old or above.
(The nominator can nominate multiple candidates.)
Junior Category: Ages 11 to 14 (Individuals who are 11 years old but under 15 as of March 31, 2025)
Senior Category: Ages 15 to 17 (Individuals who are 15 years old but under 18 as of March 31, 2025)
Participation Categories (Participants may only choose one of the categories below)
(Achievement Category)
"Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance in academics, the arts, sports, creativity, character, technology, and other areas."
（Includes Junior and Senior Categories）
(Determined Category)
"Individuals who, despite encountering difficulties, setbacks, or adversities in their personal growth experiences, courageously face challenges and live positively, demonstrating a love for life and a proactive attitude."
（Includes Junior and Senior Categories）
(Community Participation Category)
"Individuals who actively participate in community service, demonstrating a selfless dedication and a proactive attitude towards building a better society and serving others."
(Only one category available)
Selection Criteria
"Based on the characteristics of different categories, the selection will be made by assessing the candidates' character, journey of struggle, leadership skills, awards or achievements, and social contributions from the submitted information and interview performance."
Awards
「Ten Outstanding Teens」
Recipients will receive a trophy, a certificate, and a scholarship of three thousand dollars.
「Outstanding Teens」
Twenty individuals will receive a trophy, a certificate, and a scholarship of one thousand dollars.
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All award recipients will automatically become members of the 'Outstanding Teens Association.'
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The organizing body will also publish a book featuring the awardees, sharing their success stories.
*All candidates who reach the final selection will receive a certificate of merit from the 'Outstanding Teens Election.' **The organizing body will present tokens of appreciation to the nominators of the 'Ten Outstanding Teens' and 'Outstanding Teens.'
Jury Members
Chairperson of the Judging Panel
Miss Priscilla To Kit-lai, JP
Director
Home Affairs Department HKSAR
Judge
Miss CHAN Lai Chu
Assistant Director (Youth & Corrections)
Social Work Department HKSAR
Judge
Miss Akina Fong Kin Yee
Emcee /Media & PR Trainer / TV, Radio, Social Media Host / Columnist.
Judge
Mr. CHEUNG Siu Lun
Member
The Hong Kong Elite Athletes
Association
Election Process
*Click here to download the Nominator Form
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FAQ
Q1: How many people can a nominator nominate?
A1: A nominator can nominate more than one person, with no upper limit.
Q2: What is the difference between a nominator and a consultant?
A2: A nominator should be familiar with the candidate and be willing to nominate the candidate by filling out a nomination form. The nominator or the direct relative of the candidate cannot serve as a consultant. The consultant should also have some knowledge of the candidate.
Q3: Is it mandatory for the nominator to provide their phone number and address?
A3: The nominator must provide an email address, contact phone number, and address for contact purposes. Please ensure the information is accurate.
Q4: Is school nomination required?
A4: School nomination is not required; any adult over the age of 21 can be a nominator.
Q5: Is there a limit to the number of students a school can nominate?
A5: There is no limit; multiple students can be nominated.
Q6: Are there five categories? Will each category have twenty finalists? Are the finalists evenly distributed among the categories?
A6: There are five categories in the election. The number of finalists for each category is allocated proportionally based on the number of participants, so the number of finalists in each category may vary each year.
Q7: Should I participate in the junior or senior group?
A7: Candidates born between April 1, 2010, and March 31, 2014, can participate in the junior group; candidates born between April 1, 2007, and March 31, 2010, can participate in the senior group.
Q8: Will the candidate and nominator receive an email confirmation of the application? How can I confirm if the application was successful?
A8: After the candidate successfully uploads the form, the candidate, nominator, and consultant will receive a confirmation email.
Q9: Besides the "Top 10 Outstanding Teens," are there an additional 20 "Outstanding Teens" to be selected?
A9: The Hong Kong Outstanding Teens Election has 10 "Top 10 Outstanding Teens" and 20 "Outstanding Teens" awards.
Q10: I am a teacher, and my student wants to apply for the Hong Kong Outstanding Teens Election. Should my nomination information be submitted by the student themselves?
A10: The nomination form will be emailed to the nominator after the candidate submits the application. Please allow sufficient time for the nominator to submit the nomination form before the deadline.