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Eligibility

All companies, organizations and government departments which operate and have registered in Hong Kong with at least one smoke-free policy implemented during 1 October 2019 to 10 November 2023 are eligible.

 

How to Apply

All the interested companies/ organizations can apply online, submit valid Business Registration Certificate or equivalent and supplementary information (e.g. Details or photos of smoke-free policies) via the online application system.

 

Application Fee: Free of charge

 

Successful application will receive a serial number, if you do not receive any notification with serial number by 17 November 2023, please contact us at project@cosh.org.hk or 2185 6399.

 

Deadline for Application: 17 November 2023 (Friday) - Application Closed

 

Awards

  • Gold Awards
  • Silver Awards
  • Certificates of Merit
  • Outstanding ESG Smoke-free Involvement Award

 

Judging Criteria

All awards are judged by an independent Judging Panel and Consultant, including representatives from COSH, the Government, industry and academia, for selection of the winners of the awards based on below criteria:

 

  • Support and promote smoke-free culture to stakeholders (including employees, customers and the general public)
  • Encourage employees to quit smoking and live a smoke-free lifestyle
  • Develop and enforce sustainable smoke-free policies

 

Judging Criteria of "Outstanding ESG Smoke-free Involvement Award"

  • Outstanding achievement on the promotion of smoke-free culture with Environmental, social, and governance elements
  • Include smoke-free promotion in ESG policies/strategies
  • Number of employees involved in the ESG smoke-free policy(ies)

Judging Process

Preliminary Assessment

All eligible companies/ organizations will be assessed based on the completed application form.

In-depth Assessment

Shortlisted companies will be requested to submit further information and/or host observational visits for in-depth assessment.

Final Judging

The Judging Panel and Consultant will evaluate the assessment reports for final decision.

Schedule

September 2023

Open for Application

17 November 2023

Application Deadline

February 2024

Results Announcement

March 2024

Awards Presentation Ceremony