The Grand Finals and Awards Ceremony concluded successfully on 11 April 2026. Cecilia HONG from Hong Kong International School and Andrew James MAN from Diocesan Boys' School emerged as champions in the Junior and Senior Divisions, respectively. Andrew Man has earned the honour of representing Hong Kong at the International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) in London later this year.

Andrew MAN credited his family and peers as his primary motivation, noting that without their support, he might not have ventured into English public speaking. Cecilia HONG saw the contest as an invaluable opportunity to hone her English public speaking skills. She thanked judges for their guidance and teachers and family for their unwavering support.

Legislative Councillor Prof Alex FAN Hoi-kit served as the Guest of Honour at the Grand Finals . The adjudicating panel included: Mrs Margaret LEUNG, Chairperson of the English-Speaking Union (Hong Kong); Dr Allen HO, Director of the English Language Teaching Unit of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Emily TSANG, Editor of Young Post & Posties of South China Morning Post; Ms Andrea HALES, Director English of the British Council Hong Kong; Ms Angel WONG, Council Member of Hong Kong Bar Association and Ms Clara SHEK, Council Member of the HKFYG. Mr Leonard SIM, Consul (Political) of the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Hong Kong, served as the Question Master, challenging contestants with real-time questions to test their spontaneity.

Awardees of The HKFYG English Public Speaking Contest 2026

Junior Division

Senior Division

Best Progress Award

Audience Favourite Award