Guests and awards winners of the 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition Hong Kong Region pose for a group photo at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong on July 15, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

The 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition Hong Kong Region Awards Ceremony 2023 was held successfully in Hong Kong on Saturday, with awards for all categories announced.

Jason Wong Tze-chun of The Chinese University of Hong Kong topped the university category and will represent Hong Kong in the National Grand Final.

Hau Linus Carson from Learning Habitat Kindergarten; Ang Zi En Isabelle Grace from Singapore International School (Hong Kong); Katie Leung from G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College, Primary Section; Vijay Narayanan from ESF Island School; and Sham Pui Yan from Harrow International School Hong Kong were the champions in the kindergarten, primary and secondary schools categories, respectively. Other prizes included the Best Impromptu Award, Best Manner Award, Kindergarten Special Awards, Most Active Participation School Award, as well as prizes honoring the event's judges and sponsors. They will be able to participate in the Elite National English Speaking Exchange Program, in which they can witness the National Grand Final and learn from contestants from all over the country.

China Daily photographers Edmond Tang and Calvin Ng captured the exciting moments at the ceremony.

Trophies of the 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition Hong Kong Region ready for the winners at the awards ceremony in Hong Kong on July 15, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Dancers perform a program "This Is Me" during the 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition Hong Kong Region Awards Ceremony 2023 in Hong Kong on July 15, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Dancers perform a program during the 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition Hong Kong Region Awards Ceremony 2023 in Hong Kong on July 15, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Dancers perform a program "This Is Me" during the 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition Hong Kong Region Awards Ceremony 2023 in Hong Kong on July 15, 2023. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

A student interacts with Panda, the mascot of VDO English during the 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition Hong Kong Region Awards Ceremony 2023 in Hong Kong on July 15, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Students interact with Panda, the mascot of VDO English during the 21st Century Cup National English Speaking Competition Hong Kong Region Awards Ceremony 2023 in Hong Kong on July 15, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)