Thirty-five finalists were awarded prizes, including Sham Pui-yan from The University of Hong Kong, who was crowned champion in the university category. Other champions are Ng Skya Kelsie from Victoria Nursery (Harbour Heights) Kindergarten, Ng Sze-nok from Marymount Primary School, Amelia Ku Yin-wai from Harrow International School Hong Kong, Lam Man-huen from the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Lee Shau Kee College, and Dinlasan Hugh Clive Dela Cruz from Salesian School, who won in the kindergarten, junior and senior primary school, and junior and senior secondary school categories, respectively.

　　Speaking at the ceremony, Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin underscored the critical role of communication and public speaking skills in the 21st century, aligning with the competition's theme of “Let the world hear you“.

　　She urged Hong Kong youths to strengthen their language abilities and global competence to amplify their voices as ambassadors sharing the nation and the city's stories on the world stage.

　　Choi highlighted the competition's alignment with Hong Kong's educational objectives, emphasizing the importance of biliterate and trilingual proficiency, a robust knowledge base, and value education integrating moral, civic, and patriotic learning, noting the event's unique role in fostering cross-cultural exchanges among Hong Kong and mainland students on global issues.

　　The education chief encouraged students to engage with national strategies like the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's technological advancements, stressing their potential to unlock personal and professional opportunities.

　　In welcoming remarks, Zhou Li, deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily Group and editor-in-chief of China Daily Hong Kong, praised Hong Kong students' consistent excellence at the national level, crediting the city's educational strengths.