Selection is based on nominee's contributions to the Hong Kong industry and community, along with a proven record of achievement. Especially the outstanding achievements in the professional field and his/ her company's contribution to Hong Kong industries, as well as their company's contribution to Hong Kong industries and community, including charity and corporate social responsibility areas.

There is no age limit. The nominee must be a Hong Kong resident and engage in industry. Members of the judging panel and employees of the organiser are not eligible to nominate or to be nominated.

Deadline for Nomination: 16 May 2025 (Friday) HKT 23:59

(For application by online system / email, the deadline will be based on the server time of the organiser; for application by post, the postmark date will be regarded as the date of application. Late application will not be accepted.)

Nominations are open to the public. Each candidate should only accept nominations from a single nominator. If the organiser receives more than one nomination for the candidate, the first completed nomination form submitted to the organiser will be deemed the candidate's valid nominee. Subsequent nominations will not be considered.

Nominator should submit commendations and supporting documents such as annual reports, media interviews, news coverage and biographical materials which verify and substantiate the nominee's achievements and contributions by 15 June 2025.

Information submitted by both the nominator will be taken into account by the screening committee and the judging panel when assessing the merits of the nominee. Providing as many details as possible would facilitate the judging process. Late submissions will not be considered by the Judging Panel.

All information furnished will be kept strictly confidential except for evaluation by the screening committee and the judging panel. Appropriate information will only be released if an award is granted.

Judging

Preliminary Screening
The screening committee reviews all the nominations and selects those they consider should be recommended to the judging panel for consideration.

Final Judging

Judging Date: August 2025
The judging panel will be responsible for selecting an Award winner. The judging process and award presentation will be conducted together with the “Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong”.

Nominators of finalists are required to represent their nominees at the final judging session, where they will be asked to present comprehensive supplementary information and detailed explanations regarding the nominees' achievements and significant contributions.

Recognition

Date of Presentation Ceremony: November 2025

The organiser will obtain further information from the winner for publicity purposes. The winner and his / her nominator must attend the award presentation ceremony. Trophy and souvenir will be presented to the winner and his / her nominator respectively at the award presentation ceremony.

*Each candidate should only accept nomination from a single nominator. If the organiser receives more than one nomination for the candidate, the first completed nomination form submitted to the organiser will be deemed the candidate's valid nominee. Subsequent nominations will not be considered.

Remarks

All decisions made by the organiser, the screening committee and the judging panel are final and binding in all aspects relating to the Award. The organiser, at its sole discretion, reserves all rights to modify the rules and criteria for the Award. The organiser also reserves the right to withdraw or revoke any award that has been made and presented.

Important Dates