Awards & Judging
The official handbook defines separate criteria for Enterprise and Startup groups. Enterprise Group has six tracks, while Startup Group is one broad track.
Judging Direction
The 2026 handbook separates Enterprise and Startup judging. Mature enterprises present industry depth, brand influence, cross-border capability and social responsibility, while startups present team execution, solution competitiveness and market or go-global potential.
Official Judging Weighting
The weighting below is summarised from the 2026 official handbook and helps companies prepare decks, videos and supporting evidence.
Award Groups
For companies established for less than five years with innovation model and growth potential. Startup Group is one broad track without industry sub-tracks.
An Enterprise track focused on service network, professional qualifications, case complexity, client system and collaboration depth.
An Enterprise track focused on product supply chain, customer experience, unit economics and replicability.
An Enterprise track focused on R&D investment, quality system, certifications, patents and commercialisation capability.
An Enterprise track focused on technology process, standardisation, quality control, supply chain and production capability.
An Enterprise track focused on positioning, asset operations, scenario experience, tenant ecosystem and urban value.
An Enterprise track focused on technical innovation, product maturity, data capability, compliance system and market adoption.
Evaluation Process
The secretariat verifies company registration information and application materials to ensure a clear judging basis.
Experts review professional strength, technical or service standards and quality foundation within the relevant industry.
The panel assesses brand influence, cross-border expansion capability, innovation performance and social responsibility.
Selected enterprises extend brand visibility through awards, showcase, media and follow-up content.
Judging Panel
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Director of GBA Development
Amanda Su is Director of GBA Development at Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited. She supports the connection between Hong Kong innovation and technology enterprises, Greater Bay Area resources, landing policies and service platforms. Her experience adds perspectives on innovation ecosystem development, cross-border collaboration and market entry.
Hong Kong Productivity Council
Head of SME One / Head of SME ReachOut
Elly Yip is Head of SME One and Head of SME ReachOut at Hong Kong Productivity Council. She supports SMEs and startups in understanding government funding, technology support, upgrading and transformation, market expansion and going-global resources. Her experience brings strong perspectives on resource matching, operational upgrade and sustainable business growth.
Alibaba.com Hong Kong
Hong Kong Regional Manager
Thomas Man is Hong Kong Regional Manager at Alibaba.com Hong Kong. He supports Hong Kong suppliers in reaching overseas markets through business-to-business cross-border e-commerce and helps traditional exporters strengthen competitiveness through digital platforms, AI-enabled trade tools and market insights. His experience brings practical judging perspectives on global buyer demand, brand internationalisation, digital trade and SME expansion.
China Enterprise Go Global Integrated Service Center
Assistant to Director
Zeng Yuyang serves as Assistant to Director of the China Enterprise Go Global Integrated Service Center, focusing on enterprise going-global services, cross-border resource matching and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao collaboration. His experience in venture investment, enterprise management and youth networks contributes practical perspectives on overseas expansion and market landing.
Junior Chamber International Hong Kong, China
National President 2026
Senator Daryl Lin is National President 2026 of Junior Chamber International Hong Kong, China. Representing Junior Chamber International Hong Kong, China, he supports youth leadership, business exchange and community development. His role brings perspectives on leadership development, chamber networks, civic responsibility and brand social value.
