Smart Ageing Award 2026

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ABOUT Smart Ageing Award 2026

About the Smart Ageing Award 2026

Organized by the Golden Age Foundation, the Smart Ageing Award 2026 recognizes outstanding achievements by enterprises, social enterprises, non-profit organizations, government and quasi-governmental bodies, start-ups, and individuals in the field of smart ageing. The awards span eight professional categories and include Grand Awards, Individual Awards, and Student Awards. Through these awards, we aim to foster cross-sector collaboration and encourage innovative solutions, enabling people in their "Golden Age" to lead lives characterized by greater autonomy, dignity, and fulfillment.

8Professional Award Categories

3Grand Awards

1Individual Award

1Student Award

AWARD

Awards

Three award categories—spanning professional practice, individual leadership, and student innovation—showcase the diverse strengths of the Golden Age generation.

PROFESSIONAL & ANNUAL

8 Professional Awards + 3 Annual Grand Awards
(For Organizations)

Covering diverse fields such as elderly care services, inclusive communities, finance and wealth management, and Golden Age technology.

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Annual Smart Ageing Leader Award
(For Individuals)

Recognizing individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, vision, and social contribution within the Golden Age sector.

Learn More → STUDENTS AWARD

Student Smart Ageing Tech Innovation Award
(For Students)

Selected from the Golden Age Lab 4.0 programme, encouraging the younger generation to address social needs through technology.

Learn More →

KEY DATES

Award Timeline

Stay updated on key milestones, from the launch and registration to the judging process and the awards ceremony.

28 September 2026

Launch

Official launch of the awards

28 September – 30 October

Registration Period

Submission of application materials

Early November

Document Review & Preliminary Selection

Eligibility verification and document-based assessment

Mid-November

Shortlist Notification

Notification of shortlisted candidates

Mid-November

Public Voting & Final Selection

Determination of winners

12 December (Sat)

Awards Ceremony

Announcement and presentation of awards

After 12 December

Ongoing Publicity

Media interviews and promotion

THE JURY

Judging Panel

The judging panel is composed of leaders from various sectors.

Ms Sherlynn CHAN

Co-Chair, Smart Ageing Award 2026 Organisation Committee
Golden Age Foundation

Partner & Head of Family Mental Capacity and Vulnerable Client Practice
Deacons

Prof MO Kar Him

Co-Chair, Smart Ageing Award 2026 Organisation Committee
Golden Age Foundation

Chairperson & Co-founder
Happy Ageing Lab Foundation

Dr Donald LI Kwok-tung GBS, KStJ, JP

Chairman
Elderly Commission

Dr Wingco LO, BBS, JP

President
Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong

Professor KWAN Chuk-fai, MH, JP

Professor of Practice
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Mr Edmond LAI Shiao-bun

Chief Digital Officer
Hong Kong Productivity Council

Mr Angus WONG

Managing Director, Head of Corporate Banking
Hang Seng Bank Limited

Professor WONG Yeung Shan Samuel

Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Medicine
Director, The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care
The Chinese University of Hong Kong