Hong Kong SMEs are lustre of pearl. Although small, they are bright and they make Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient, shine.

Denis Lee
Chairman
SME Award Steering Committee		 The recent economic turmoil has brought new challenges to the small and medium enterprises (SME). With rapid changes in the operating environment, companies in Hong Kong are reassessing and repositioning themselves in order to stay ahead in the increasingly competitive markets both domestically and abroad. Adversity aside, there has also been the opening up of fresh and exciting opportunities. Innovation, technology, quality and productivity have become the buzzwords of the new millennium and I am pleased to note that these qualities are shared by many of the Award entrants.

The Steering Committee is proud to be involved in this prestigious scheme to recognise the achievements of Hong Kong's finest SMEs. My congratulations to all the winners who I hope will inspire others to emulate their success.
Judging Panel

Chairman
HKSAR - Industry Departmen
Mr Francis Ho, Director-General

Members
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Mr C C Tung, Chairman

Hong Kong Productivity Counci
Mr Kenneth Fang, Chairman

Business and Services Promotion Unit
Mr Mike Rowse, Director

Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau
Mrs Jessie Ting, Deputy Secretary

Chen Hsong Holdings Ltd
Dr Lily Chiang, Executive Director

Member of LegCo
The Hon Lui Ming Wah

Greenwood Capital Ltd
Mr Henry Sun, Managing Director

Selection Panel

Chairman
HKSME Award Steering Committee
Denis Lee

Members
Association of Better Business and Tourism Services
Mr Frank Lee

China Youth Entrepreneur Association
Ms Irene Lau

Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
Dr Robin Chan

Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
Mr Lo Man-tuen

Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Mr Donald Chia

Hong Kong Article Numbering Association
Ms Anna Lin

Hong Kong Chamber of Small & Medium Business Ltd
Mr Allen Yung

Hong Kong Economic & Trade Association
Mr Eddy Li

Hong Kong Exporters' Association
Mr Jeffrey Lam

New Territories Commercial & Industrial General
Mr Sung Wai Chen

Vocational Training Council
Prof Lee Ngok
Assessment Criteria
Leadership
How management leads and inspires others to work enthusiastically in support of organisational performance objectives through strong vision and strategic leadership.

Human Resources Development
How the organisation aligns its HR Management systems and how efficient they are in supporting business growth.

Resources Management
How the organisation manages resources effectively and efficiently, including financial and information resources, suppliers and materials, assets, technologies, intellectual property, etc.

Results
The organisation's achievement in customer and stakeholder satisfaction; contribution to society, and successful commercial results.

 Business Development
How the organisation is able to identify and maximise business opportunities, and formulate and implement strategy and business plans to achieve sustainable growth.

Organizational Development
Effective development of organisation structure, system and process and culture to support business growth.

Critical Success Factors
What are the business fundamentals and the distinctive competitive advantages to drive the growth and long term viability of the business.

Hong Kong SME Award Steering Committee

Chairman, Steering Committee of the Hong Kong SME Award
Mr Denis Lee

SME Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Mr Joe Tam

SME Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Mr Paul Chan

Hong Kong Productivity Council
Mr Henry Ching

Hong Kong Productivity Council
Mr John Wu

Greenwood Capital Limited
Mr Henry Sun

Greenwood Capital Limited
Mr Gerry Ma

Hong Kong SME Award Secretariat

Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce 22/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
Tel: 2823 1200
Fax: 2527 9843
Webpage: www.chamber.org.hk
E-mail: [email protected]