香港报业公会主席
甘焕腾先生献辞

　　香港报业公会举办的「香港最佳新闻奖」为业界一年一度的盛事，亦是香港最严谨和具代表性的新闻评选活动，对推动新闻传媒发展起了积极作用。今届新闻奖评委是由50多位权威专业人士组成，分别为资深新闻工作者、新闻教育工作者、大学校长、商会领袖等。今年参赛的报社踊跃，共收到参赛作品六百多份，是历年之冠。

　　过去一年，本港发生了许多大事，香港特首选举、立法会换届、保卫钓鱼岛主权、南丫岛撞船意外，涉及民生社会的议题有市民住屋、环境保育、活化古迹，及至年底中共十八大的召开等均成为新闻参赛作品的题材，呈现多角度及多样化。今届新闻奖新增设「最佳文化艺术新闻报道」奖，以集结传媒的力量，推动本港文化艺术事业的发展。本会会继续本著开放、精益求精，与时并进的精神，使「香港最佳新闻奖」更臻完善。

　　谨此向「2012年香港最佳新闻奖」得奖人士致以衷心的祝贺，同时感谢新闻奖评审委员会全体成员的辛勤工作。以及业界及社会人士一直以来热心支持和参与。祝香港传媒业日益进步，再创佳绩。

Keith Kam
Chairman
Message from Chairman of The Newspaper Society of Hong Kong

　　As the most authoritative award for achievements in newspaper journalism, the Hong Kong News Awards organised by The Newspaper Society of Hong Kong is a great annual event for the industry and plays a significant role in fostering the development of the news media. This year, the panel of judges comprises more than 50 professionals, including veteran journalists, journalism educators, university presidents and business leaders. The number of participating media has increased and the number of entries has reached a record high of more than 600.

　　Over the past year, topical issues that captured public attention included the Chief Executive election, Legislative Council election, campaign to safeguard sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and collision of two ferries off Lamma Island. Livelihood issues such as housing, environment and revitalizing heritage properties were also uppermost in the minds of the public, as was the 18th congress of the Chinese Communist Party. Reports on these issues from multiple and diverse perspectives constituted the contents of the entries. This year, a new Arts and Culture Reporting Award aimed at promoting the coverage of Hong Kong’s cultural scene has been launched. The Society will continue to organize the Hong Kong News Awards with a view to promoting excellence and best practice in the industry.

　　I would like to congratulate the winners for their achievements and thank the judges for their hard work in assessing the entries. To fellow members of the newspaper industry and community leaders who have rendered their support in making the competition a success, I offer my sincere gratitude. My best wishes to the Hong Kong media industry, which never fails to strive for the best.