Hong Kong Young Writers Awards 2026 Winners and Shortlist
Congratulations to all
Cover Art
| Eleanor Choi | Carmel School Association |
| Lucy Ye | Carmel School Association |
| Camilla Wang | Carmel School Association |
| Aili Li | ESF Renaissance College |
| Colette Lee | ESF Sha Tin Junior School |
| Celina Chen | ESF Sha Tin Junior School |
| Melody Lam | Korean International School (Springboard Programme) |
| Zachary Zhuang | Korean International School (Springboard Programme) |
| Anderson Wai | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Eason Lin | Shanghai Singapore International School |
| Chan Hei Tung Tiffany | The Independent Schools Foundation Academy |
| Fung Hoi Tung Agyness | The Independent Schools Foundation Academy |
And the winner is: Celina Chen from ESF Sha Tin Junior School
Fiction
Fiction Group 1
| Caspar Lai | German Swiss International School |
| Dylan Fong | German Swiss International School |
| Edward Tsui | The French International School |
| Maya Suarez | The Independent Schools Foundation Academy |
| Elsa Liu | Victoria Shanghai Academy |
| Emma Shi | Victoria Shanghai Academy |
| Wong Chun Yu Arnold | Victoria Shanghai Academy |
| Rosabelle Lo | YK Pao School Shanghai |
| Travis Lo | YK Pao School Shanghai |
And the winner is: Maya Suarez from The Independent Schools Foundation Academy
Creative Writing Fiction Group 1
| Cheung Tsz Kiu Chloe | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Chow Nok Hei Oliver | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Lo Cheuk Wing Hailey | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Gu Mi Lan | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Erlin Fan | Shanghai Singapore International School |
And the winner is: Gu Mi Lan from Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School
Fiction Group 2
| Lau Yuet | Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division |
| Li Tsun Nip Priam | Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division |
| Amanda Chu | Diocesan Girls’ Junior School |
| Ellerie Lau | Diocesan Girls’ Junior School |
| Tong Yui | Diocesan Girls’ Junior School |
| Arrow Wang | Harrow International School Hong Kong |
| Ceron Cheng | Kowloon Tong School (Primary Section) |
| Annabel Wong | Singapore International School |
| Chen Wun Yi Amber | Singapore International School |
| Lye Yutong | Singapore International School |
| Oon Yu Mo Emma | Singapore International School |
| Sean Tan | Singapore International School |
| Chen Sze Ying Sonia | St. Paul’s Co-educational College Primary School |
| Au Yeung Ling Yan Lyanne | Wycombe Abbey School |
And the winner is: Sean Tan from Singapore International School
Creative Writing Fiction Group 2
| Ng Lok Him Norton | Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Hok Shan School |
| Lau Wang Hei | Alliance Primary School, Kowloon Tong |
| Siddharth Jagadeesan | Chiu Sheung School, Hong Kong |
| Jimin Lim | Shanghai Singapore International School |
| Chloe Kate Lau | Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School |
| Choi Hei Yuet | Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School |
| Ho Ka Yao Kiyo | Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School |
| Li Cheuk Tung | Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School |
| Ma Hiu Ching | Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School |
| Sut Yui Ching Abbie | Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School |
| Ko Ling Wan | Taikoo Primary School |
| Choi Pak Long Lonzo | The International School of Macao |
And the winner is: Lau Wang Hei from Alliance Primary School, Kowloon Tong
Fiction Group 3
| Lau Tsz Yi Stella | Diocesan Girls’ School |
| Pang Yuet Wing | Diocesan Girls’ School |
| So Yui Ka Clara | Diocesan Girls’ School |
| Shi Iris Sun | ESF Sha Tin College |
| Claire Chen | ESF West Island School |
| Favian Li | Harrow International School Hong Kong |
| Xie Si Han Amber | Harrow International School Hong Kong |
| Chau Ching | Heep Yunn School |
| Li Lok Sum | Heep Yunn School |
| Cheuk Wing Yan Amelia | Invictus School Hong Kong |
| Cheng Yu Yan | Pui Kiu College |
| Zhang Zirong | Pui Kiu College |
| Yip Lut Yin | St. Margaret’s Coeducational English Secondary and Primary School |
| Jayden Huang | The Hong Kong International School |
| Li Furu Felicia | Victoria Shanghai Academy |
And the winners are: Lau Tsz Yi Stella from Diocesan Girls’ School and Shi Iris Sun from ESF Sha Tin College
Creative Writing Fiction Group 3
| Iris Zhao | HD Beijing School |
| Kimi Sun | HD Beijing School |
| Nono Zhang | HD Beijing School |
| Phoebe Chen | HD Beijing School |
| Chan Tsz Huen Evelyn | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Lee Tsz Lam Charlotte | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Fok Ho Yee Kalie | Pui Ching Middle School |
| Madeline Fraser | The King’s School Qianhai Shenzhen |
| Rachel Li | Wellington College International Shanghai |
| Teng Shuqiao Mia | Wellington College International Shanghai |
And the winner is: Kimi Sun from HD Beijing School
Fiction Group 4
| Lau Yi Fei Charlotte | Diocesan Girls’ School |
| Ernie Tsui | ESF Island School |
| Kristy Chan | International Christian School |
| Leung Sin Ying Alicia | Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) |
| Li Yu Yin Icy | Pui Kiu College |
| Lau Fong Hing Angel | Victoria Shanghai Academy |
And the winners are: Li Yu Yin Icy from Pui Kiu College
Creative Writing Fiction Group 4
| Poon Hei Yu Kelly | G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College |
| Zhang Jin Chen | HD Beijing School |
| Ma Tsz Ho Cyrus | Po Leung Kuk No. 1 W.H. Cheung College |
| Wong Pak Lok Dexter | Po Leung Kuk No. 1 W.H. Cheung College |
| Wong Ieok Lam Zaira | Pui Ching Middle School (Macau) |
| Yau Sin Hang Wyatt | Stewards Pooi Kei College |
| Jin Jin | HD Beijing School |
And the winner is: Ma Tsz Ho Cyrus from Po Leung Kuk No. 1 W.H. Cheung College
Fiction Group 5
| Rakin Khan | ESF King George V School |
| Ho Lui Charlie | International Christian School |
| Leung Lap Yan Leanne | International Christian School |
| Wu Yi Ting Clover | International Christian School |
And the winner is: Leung Lap Yan Leanne from International Christian School
Creative Writing Fiction Group 5
| Wu Zixi Jessy | Jiaxing Senior High British Columbia Offshore School |
| Yao Yi Yolanda | Jiaxing Senior High British Columbia Offshore School |
| Felina Fu | Shanghai High School International Division |
| Guoshwan Nian | Shanghai High School International Division |
And the winner is: Felina Fu fom Shanghai High School International Division
Fiction Group 6
| Tsui Yau Yau Claire Summer | Korean International School Springboard |
| Yuen Shun | Korean International School Springboard |
And the winners are: Tsui Yau Yau Claire Summer from Korean International School Springboard
Fiction Group 7
| Adrian Lin | Korean International School Springboard |
And the winner is: Adrian Lin from Korean International School Springboard
NON-FICTION
Non-fiction Group 1
| Yuan Ka Him | St. Joseph’s Primary School |
| Yiu Wing Audrey | St. Paul’s Co-educational College Primary School |
| Chen Yi An Anne | YK Pao School Shanghai |
| Zhu Kiu Yin Norah | YK Pao School Shanghai |
And the winner is: Chen Yi An Anne from YK Pao School Shanghai
Creative Writing Non-fiction Group 1
| Akira Yang | The King’s School Qianhai Shenzhen |
| Benson Luen | The King’s School Qianhai Shenzhen |
| Dastan Gu | The King’s School Qianhai Shenzhen |
And the winner is: Akira Yang from The King’s School Qianhai Shenzhen
Non-fiction Group 2
| Samar Agrawal | German Swiss International School |
| Yiu Tsz Yin Ariadne | Heep Yunn Primary School |
| Daryl Ng | St. Joseph’s Primary School |
| Cheung Ching Hei | St. Paul’s Co-educational College Primary School |
And the winner is: Daryl Ng from St. Joseph’s Primary School
Creative Writing Non-fiction Group 2
| Victoria Ning | Beanstalk International Bilingual School (BIBS) |
| Lee Hoi Ki Sophia | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Agastya Wangkheimayum | Shanghai Singapore International School |
| Suran Fan | Shanghai Singapore International School |
| Kwan Kwan Chak | Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road) |
And the winner is: Agastya Wangkheimayum from Shanghai Singapore International School
Non-fiction Group 3
| Au-Yeung Ming Chi | Immaculate Heart of Mary College |
| Chu Chi Man | Immaculate Heart of Mary College |
| Wan Hei Yi Hayze | Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) |
| Justin Ho | Wycombe Abbey School |
And the winner is: Au-Yeung Ming Chi from Immaculate Heart of Mary College
Creative Writing Non-fiction Group 3
| Kush Jignesh Parmar | HKMA David Li Kwok Po College |
| Fung Hiu Yin | Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School |
| Liu Ming Wa | The HKCCCU Logos Academy |
And the winner is: Fung Hiu Yin from Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School
Non-fiction Group 4
| Hung Ka Lo Valerie | Diocesan Girls’ School |
| Liu Yau Nam Justin | HKUGA College |
| Pieter Mahmoud Van Olphen, Dani | Victoria Shanghai Academy |
And the winner is: Hung Ka Lo Valerie from Diocesan Girls’ School
Creative Writing Non-fiction Group 4
| Lee Sze Ngai Jasper | G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College |
| Sun Jia Ming Arjuna | HD Beijing School |
| Wang Yi Kun Yilia | HD Beijing School |
| Liu Kai Yan Eric | Pui Ching Middle School (Macau) |
And the winner is: Lee Sze Ngai Jasper from G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Non-fiction Group 5
| Edward Yang | ESF King George V School |
| Marco So | ESF Renaissance College |
| Chu Ji Hyun | Immaculate Heart of Mary College |
| Wong Hei Long Marcus | International Christian School |
And the winner is: Chu Ji Hyun from Immaculate Heart of Mary College
Creative Writing Non-fiction Group 5
| Regina Zhao | HD Beijing School |
| Ana Guo | Pui Ching Middle School (Macau) |
| Chang Lai Him | Pui Ching Middle School (Macau) |
| Cheng Seng Hei | Pui Ching Middle School (Macau) |
And the winner is: Ana Guo from Pui Ching Middle School (Macau)
Non-fiction Group 6
| Kai Setyawan | Korean International School Springboard |
And the winner is: Kai Setyawan from Korean International School Springboard
Non-fiction Group 7
| Fan Ka Chun Ethan | Korean International School Springboard |
| Mattea Abbey Choi | Korean International School Springboard |
And the winners are: Mattea Abbey Choi and Fan Ka Chun Ethan from Korean International School Springboard
POETRY
Poetry Group 1
| Wong Sing Hon | Kowloon Tong School (Primary Section) |
| Chu Tsit Leong | St. Joseph’s Primary School |
| Yiu Chi Chim | St. Joseph’s Primary School |
| Yiu Cheuk Yat | St. Paul’s Co-educational College Primary School |
And the winner is: Yiu Chi Chim from St. Joseph’s Primary School
Creative Writing Poetry Group 1
| Chan Ngok Fung Alvin | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Cosette Leung | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Shen Xing Yu Hazel | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
And the winner is: Shen Xing Yu Hazel from Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School
Poetry Group 2
| Suen Wut Yan Caylie | Diocesan Girls’ Junior School |
| Jayden Christo Yim | ESF Quarry Bay School |
| Elizabeth Chiang | German Swiss International School |
| Eugene Chan | Victoria Shanghai Academy |
| Leung Ching Yin Caden | Ying Wa Primary School |
And the winner is: Elizabeth Chiang from German Swiss International School
Creative Writing Poetry Group 2
| Wong Yik Fei | Kowloon Rhenish School |
| Woo Cho Yi Joey | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Ku Hei Yau Alyssa | Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School |
| Hedy Tang | S.K.H. St. Peter’s Primary School |
| Guan Yi Jacob | St. Joseph’s Anglo-Chinese Primary School |
And the winner is: Guan Yi Jacob from St. Joseph’s Anglo-Chinese Primary School
Poetry Group 3
| Celene Sze | Harrow International School Hong Kong |
| Wong Chin Yu | Heep Yunn School |
| Hong Wing Nam Aimee | Hong Kong Adventist Academy |
| Jo Zoee Lim | Stamford American School Hong Kong |
And the winner is: Celene Sze from Harrow International School Hong Kong
Creative Writing Poetry Group 3
| Chai Yuk Ho | Po Leung Kuk No. 1 W.H. Cheung College |
| Che Lok Chi Lucilla | Pui Ching Middle School (Macau) |
| Leong Si U Heidi | Pui Ching Middle School (Macau) |
| Chong Lok Yan | Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School |
And the winner is: Chai Yuk Ho from Po Leung Kuk No. 1 W.H. Cheung College
Poetry Group 4
| Kim Haru 金雅琳 | Chinese International School |
| Mak Hei Tsit | Diocesan Grirls’ School |
| Tsang Chun Chris | ESF Island School |
| Jiang En Qi Angela | Singapore International School |
| Mok Hoi Ching Valarie | St. Paul’s Convent School |
| Sum Yui Ching Hayley | St. Paul’s Convent School |
And the winner is: Kim Haru 金雅琳 from Chinese International School
Creative Writing Poetry Group 4
| Tang Hei Tong Joyce | Pui Ching Middle School (Macau) |
| Michelle Sophie Kaiser | Shanghai High School International Division |
| Lexy Hannah Mae Buyayo Mercado | YPICA Lee Lim Ming College |
| Wong Pak Hou Paco | Yuet Wah College, Macau |
And the winner is: Wong Pak Hou Paco from Yuet Wah College, Macau
Poetry Group 5
| Anna Wheeler | ESF Renaissance College |
| Rumi Nanwani | ESF Renaissance College |
| Eric Graff | Victoria Shanghai Academy |
And the winner is: Anna Wheeler from ESF Renaissance College
Creative Writing Poetry Group 5
| Chiu Long Tin Isaak | G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College |
| Leung Yu Fung Christie | G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College |
And the winner is: Chiu Long Tin Isaak from G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Poetry Group 6
| Chan Hin Yuen Hinton | Korean International School Springboard |
| Hung Wing Hung Iden | Korean International School Springboard |
| Kim Chemin Patrick | Korean International School Springboard |
| Lee Wing Yan Andelyn | Korean International School Springboard |
| Sung Sangeun | Korean International School Springboard |
And the winners are: Hung Wing Hung Iden and Sung Sangeun from Korean International School Springboard
Poetry Group 7
| Chu Ka Lok | Korean International School Springboard |
| Chung Taemin | Korean International School Springboard |
| Damien Chor | Korean International School Springboard |
| Ffion Angela Ryan | Korean International School Springboard |
| Jessica Kate Lowther | Korean International School Springboard |
| Lau Yu Yan Ian | Korean International School Springboard |
| Taryn Liane Bi | Korean International School Springboard |
| Wong Jing Yuk Euan | Korean International School Springboard |
| Wong Pak Him Joshua | Korean International School Springboard |
| Yeo Yeu Joen Darren | Korean International School Springboard |
And the winners are: Hung Taryn Liane Bi, and Damien Chor and Wong Jing Yuk Euan from Korean International School Springboard
Chinese Poetry Group 1
| Shayne Meng | ESF Discovery College |
| Kona Wang | ESF Quarry Bay School |
| Ju Qinyan Anna | YK Pao School |
And the winner is: Ju Qinyan Anna from YK Pao School Shanghai
Chinese Poetry Group 2
| Claire Zheng | Chinese International School |
| Chan Tsz Ham | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
| Fong Chung Hong | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
| Huang Sirui | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
| Huang Zirui | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
| Huang Ziyin | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
| Liu Ching Yi | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
| Song Qianyue | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
| Tsang Chi Pan | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
| Zeng Ching | LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School |
And the winners are: Chan Tsz Ham and Huang Zirui from LKWFSL Wong Yiu Nam Primary School
Chinese Poetry Group 3
| Alexandria Geng 耿意晨 | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Amiee Chen 陈墨古 | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Grace Huang 黄思然 | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Lee Kwunting 李冠霆 | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Richard Wang 汪嘉潜 | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Sisi Gau | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Zhang Charlie Siqiao 章思桥 | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Fang Ziyi Bella 方梓伊 | YK PAO School |
| Pan Lexin Rosie 潘乐昕 | YK PAO School |
And the winner is: Amiee Chen 陈墨古 and Richard Wang 汪嘉潜 from Dulwich College Beijing
Chinese Poetry Group 4
| Chan Ming Wai Ruby | YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College |
And the winner is: Chan Ming Wai Ruby from YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
Chinese Poetry Group 5
| Zhou Lisha 周麗莎 | Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si College |
And the winner is: Zhou Lisha 周麗莎 from Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si College
Chinese Calligraphy Group 2
| Alice Zhang | ESF Beacon Hill School |
| Emily Leung | ESF Beacon Hill School |
| Zhou Fanbo Evan 周凡博 | Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong |
And the winner is: Zhou Fanbo Evan 周凡博 from Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong
Chinese Calligraphy Group 3
| Gary Yang | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Richard Wang 嘉潜汪 | Dulwich College Beijing |
| Elizabeth Zhou | ESF Sha Tin College |
| Evan Li | ESF Sha Tin College |
| Fiona Huang | Shanghai American School |
| Fiona Teng | Shanghai American School |
| Isabella Lu | Shanghai American School |
| Kiki Zhang | Shanghai American School |
| Xue Chengrui Rex | The British International School, Puxi, Shanghai |
And the winners are: Gary Yang from Dulwich College Beijing and Xue Chengrui Rex from The British International School, Puxi, Shanghai
Chinese Calligraphy Group 4
| Shao Angelina He | The British International School, Puxi, Shanghai |
| Zhu Xiao Wei Vivi | The British International School, Puxi, Shanghai |
And the winner is: Shao Angelina He from The British International School, Puxi, Shanghai
Hong Kong Young Writer 2026
And the winners are: Lau Tsz Yi Stella from Diocesan Girls’ School and Shi Iris Sun from ESF Sha Tin College