2026 OEP Award Presentation Ceremony promotes active ageing and intergenerational harmony (with photos)
The Social Welfare Department (SWD) today (November 4) held the 2026 Award Presentation Ceremony of the Opportunities for the Elderly Project (OEP). Adopting the theme "Maintain a Youthful Heart, Create Miracles in Your Golden Years", the event aimed to inspire elderly persons to sustain curiosity and passion for the world, break through age barriers and continue to create their own miracles in the next chapter of life. Apart from an array of games and performances, the ceremony also featured a range of interactive sessions, bringing joy to over 800 elderly persons, volunteers, and award-winning teams across the territory, alongside around 5 000 participants who joined the ceremony online. Officiated by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; the Chairman of the Elderly Commission, Dr Donald Li; and the Chairman of the OEP Advisory Committee, Mr Silas Poon, the ceremony presented 11 Special Awards for one-year projects in 2025-26 and two-year projects in 2024-26, as well as 22 District Best OEP Awards and six Hong Kong Best OEP Awards to commend outstanding organisations and elderly volunteers. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr S
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