The Hong Kong Free Press won three honorable mentions at the prestigious Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Awards on Thursday night – a new record for the paper.
HKFP photojournalist Kyle Lam’s five hits of the Tai Po fire tragedy were recognized in Excellence in Photography category.
IN Carlos Tejada Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting category, investigating HKFP in local bookstores facing simultaneous tax audits won an award.
AND Hans Tse and Kelly Horeports on how the residents of Wang Fuk Court thought about their future a month after last November’s fire also received an honorable mention in Feature writing excellence category.
According to SOPA, the finalists were selected from a competitive pool of over 700 entries in the English, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia categories.
“This year’s admissions once again highlight the strength and diversity of our industry, with an increasing number of submissions from global, regional and small media organizations,” the press release said. “From deeply reported investigations to innovative storytelling formats, the caliber of work continues to demonstrate the vital role journalism plays in informing and connecting our communities.”
Established in 1999, the SOPA Awards recognize editorial excellence in both new media and traditional journalism in the Asia-Pacific region.
The ceremony took place at the JW Marriott Hotel. Karen Hao – award-winning journalist and best-selling author of AI empire – addressed the event.
The full list of winners was published on SOPA website.
