The School of Communication held its SCOM Awards Presentation Ceremony for the 2025–26 academic year on 6 November 2025. The ceremony was hosted by Professor Scarlet Tso, Dean of the School of Communication, with Ms Angel Wong, Circulation and Marketing Director of China Daily Hong Kong Limited, and several faculty members serving as officiating guests.
In her address, Professor Tso remarked that the ceremony was not merely an occasion to present awards, but more importantly, a celebration of the students’ persistence and pursuit of excellence throughout their learning journeys. She encouraged students to “take integrity as their foundation and creativity as their wings”, urging them to soar higher and reach further as they continue to grow and explore.
Professor Tso also reminded students that academic success should not be measured by grades alone — attitude and character matter just as much. She called on them to seek truth with discernment, to speak up with courage, to respect diversity, to listen with empathy, and to appreciate the strengths of others. With passion and determination, she said, students should dare to chase their dreams and let the world hear their voices.
This year’s ceremony recognised over 100 students for their outstanding achievements in the 2024–25 academic year. Awards presented included the Most Improved Awards, Best Progress Awards, Honour Roll, Dean’s List, and the China Daily Hong Kong Scholarships.
The China Daily Hong Kong Scholarships were awarded to ZHANG Yuhan (BA-CMCT) and XIAO Ziyu (BJC) for their exceptional academic performance and accomplishments in media and communication studies.
In their vote of thanks, the awardee representatives expressed sincere gratitude to their teachers for their guidance and to their families and peers for their unwavering support. They said the awards were not only a recognition of past effort but also a motivation to move forward with confidence, determination, and pride as members of the School of Communication.
Professor Scarlet TSO encouraged students to uphold integrity as their foundation and let creativity be their wings — so that they may soar higher and venture further in the years ahead.
Ms. Angel WONG, Circulation and Marketing Director of China Daily Hong Kong Limited, presents a China Daily Hong Kong Scholarship to XIAO Ziyu.
Ms. Angel WONG, Circulation and Marketing Director of China Daily Hong Kong Limited, presents a China Daily Hong Kong Scholarship to ZHANG Yuhan.
FONG Lap Yin, Ray, student of the BA-CMCT programme, delivers a speech on behalf of the recipients of the Dean’s List award.
XIAO Ziyu, student of the BJC programme, delivers a speech on behalf of the recipients of the China Daily HK Scholarships.
Leung Ka Hei, Jayden, performed the Cantonese song “任我行”.
JIANG Yuxuan, Della, performed the Cantonese song “最愛”.
Photos of the awardees with the award presenters.
Professor TSO presents a souvenir to Ms Angel WONG.
Group photo of the Awards Presentation Ceremony.
