香港特別行政區行政長官
曾蔭權先生獻辭

　　新聞業界不乏富有朝氣、滿懷理想的從業人士。他們傳遞最新資訊，報道各類事件。面對現今的複雜社會，新聞人員必須秉持最高專業操守，以敏銳觸覺和廣闊視野，勉力報實求真。

　　香港報業公會每年頒發最佳新聞獎，旨在表揚傑出新聞從業員，為他們出類拔萃的新聞作品鼓掌喝采，以鼓勵業界不斷進步，精益求精。

　　謹此衷心祝賀本屆得獎者，祝願各位日後成就更上層樓。

Donald Tsang
Chief Executive
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

　　Talented and aspiring members of the news industry make their mark by bringing us the latest information and interesting reports. They are often required to demonstrate good judgement and vision, and must uphold the highest ethical standards in the search for truth in today's complex society.

　　The annual Hong Kong News Awards presented by The Newspaper Society of Hong Kong pay tribute to distinguished members of the news industry. As well as recognising outstanding work, the Awards encourage the profession to strive for even higher standards and greater achievements.

　　My heartfelt congratulations to all the award winners.