The 3rd Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Awards Ceremony was held simultaneously across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao via virtual connection on September 21, 2022. Dr. Jonathan Choi, Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Chairman of the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, and Chairman of Sunwah Group, emphasized that "the competition for talent has become a key focus across the Greater Bay Area." Chief Executive John Lee of the Hong Kong SAR, along with senior officials from Guangdong, Macao and Shenzhen, personally addressed the ceremony - reflecting both the governments' strong commitment to talent development and Hong Kong's determination to attract global top-tier professionals. Their participation also signaled the collective vision to build the Greater Bay Area into a world-class bay region ideal for living, working and tourism.

Organized by the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, this year's awards received over 1,000 applications. After two months of rigorous evaluation, 102 winners were selected across six categories:

1. Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award

2. Best Entrepreneurship Award

3. Best Technology Innovation Award

4. Best Business Services Award

5. Best Social Responsibility Award

6. Best Cultural Creativity Award

Winners attended local ceremonies across the three jurisdictions. The Hong Kong ceremony at the Convention and Exhibition Centre featured:

· CE John Lee

· Dr. Jonathan Choi

· Mr. Chan King, Vice President of The Chinese Importers' and Exporters' Association of Hong Kong

Awardees received trophies on stage amidst enthusiastic applause, followed by photo sessions with presenters.

The event's distinguished attendees included:

· Mr. Zhang Xin, Vice Governor of Guangdong

· Mr. Lei Wai Nong, Secretary for Economy and Finance of Macao

· Mr. Wang Qiang, Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee Member & United Front Work Department Director

· Mr. Zhang Rongshun, Deputy Director of Macao Liaison Office

· Mr. Lau Ping Cheung, CPPCC Member & Hong Kong Coalition of Professional Services Chairman

· Consuls General from EU, Japan, Israel and Vietnam

· Mr. Lyu Feng, Senior Researcher of Hong Kong Liaison Office's Economic Department