SOPA Awards

About the SOPA Awards for Editorial Excellence
The SOPA Awards for Editorial Excellence were established in 1999 as a tribute to editorial excellence in both traditional and new media, and were designed to encourage editorial vitality throughout the region. The awards cover a broad range of categories reflecting Asia's diverse geo-political environment and vibrant editorial scene.

As Asia-Pacific's premier publishing accolades, the 2010 SOPA Awards saw 564 entries with nominated work from China and Taiwan surging by more than one-third compared with previous years.

Central to the SOPA Awards' ongoing success is the high caliber of international judges who preside over the award entries. The SOPA Awards have consistently secured judges from many of the region's leading newspapers as well as consumer and trade magazines and academics from prestigious universities - a reflection of the stature of the awards. Judges ensure that entries are analyzed and selected according to a demanding set of criteria.

The SOPA Awards are coordinated by a committee of publishing professionals from the business and editorial sectors. These dedicated individuals volunteer their time throughout the year to ensure the award rules, judges, entries; event, sponsorship and promotion all come together smoothly.

The SOPA Awards set a valuable benchmark for the industry, and have become news items in their own right, generating media coverage and attention not only across the Asia-Pacific region, but also on the global arena.

Corporate Support
Sponsorship is critical to ensuring the awards' growth and over the past years, SOPA has been fortunate to receive the continuous support from Invest Hong Kong. As the awards have grown, so too has the interest from corporations, and in 2010, the event is also sponsored by JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.

International Recognition
The SOPA Awards are supported by a number of international media organizations and regional media industry press; WAN-IFRA, International Federation of the Periodical Press (FIPP), the World Editors Forum (WEF), and fraternal industry associations around the region.