資訊爆炸的時代，訊息泛濫，令真相更加晦澀難辨。肩負社會責任的新聞工作者須在責任與自由間取得平衡，以事實為根據，透過專業判斷、理性的分析、中立平衡的報道，協助大眾了解真相。香港報業公會每年舉辦的「香港最佳新聞奬」，是業界的一個最重要指標，通過表彰卓越的同業，發掘新進人才，藉以鼓勵恪守專業操守及提升專業水準。

        2015年發生的新聞大事，為採訪報道帶來不少挑戰。政改表決前，社會爭議聲不斷；政改表決後,分歧沒有平息，議會、街頭、大學校園，都出現激烈抗爭的場面，而年輕一代對投身政治變得更爲積極。經濟方面，港股經歷大起大跌，旅遊及零售業下滑，樓市亦出現回落。國際方面，戰亂、天災、人禍此起彼落，歐洲各國面對難民問題，恐怖主義襲擊威脅全球。2015年度「香港最佳新聞獎」的獲獎作品，充分反映同業們面對複雜環境，努力向讀者報道真相的不懈專業精神。

        在此，我謹代表香港報業公會感謝社會各界支持，尤其是各家贊助機構和所有評審委員。衷心祝賀2015年度新聞獎的各得獎者，期望他們精益求精，致力提升專業水準，繼續發掘優秀的新聞題材，編寫更多引起讀者共鳴和有影響力的作品。

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

　　With the proliferation of news sources in this age of information explosion, distinguishing between fact and fiction has become more and more difficult. Journalists must seek to strike a balance between responsibility and freedom as they try to help the public understand the truth through fact-based reporting and fair and balanced analysis. By recognizing the works of outstanding journalists and identifying budding talents, the Hong Kong News Awards are a critical yardstick of professionalism that encourages journalists to abide by their code of practice and professional standards.

　　For the press, 2015 was a challenging year in terms of news gathering. There were acute controversies over the political reform proposal before the Legislative Council voted on the issue, and those divisions have remained even after the vote. Fierce clashes occurred inside the Legislative Council chamber, in the streets and on university campuses, and young people became politically more active. Economically, the stock market had a roller coaster ride, while the tourism, retail and property industries showed signs of slowing down. In the international arena, wars and both natural and man-made disasters broke out one after another, with Europe torn by a refugee crisis and the whole world threatened by terrorism. The winning entries of Hong Kong News Awards 2015 fully demonstrate the professionalism and dedication of our journalists in fulfilling their responsibility of keeping the public informed in a taxing environment.

　　On behalf of The Newspaper Society of Hong Kong, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to members of the industry, sponsors and the panel of judges for their participation and support. I would also like to congratulate the awards winners and encourage them to continue to spare no effortsto explore newsworthy topics and produce reports that resonate with the readers.