Embracing the AI Era: The 3rd BusinessFocus SME Excellence Achievement Award 2026 Wraps Up in Splendor

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At PressLogic, our DNA is deeply rooted in technology, data insights, and empowering brands to connect with their audiences in meaningful ways. That’s why we are incredibly proud to celebrate the success of the 3rd "BusinessFocus SME Excellence Achievement Award", which took place on March 12 at the prestigious Dynasty Club in Hong Kong.

A Rallying Cry for the Future: "AI智造未來,絕地超車"

The business landscape is evolving faster than ever. This year’s theme, "AI智造未來,絕地超車", served as a powerful rallying cry. Setting the tone for the night, our Founder & CEO, Mr. Ryan Cheung, delivered an inspiring opening speech that echoed exactly what we champion every day at PressLogic: innovate or be left behind. Following his lead, our esteemed Guests of Honour took the stage, each sharing their unique industry perspectives and invaluable insights. Together, their thoughts underscored a unified message—showing how enterprises can practically leverage AI and smart technologies to reinvent their business models, overcome adversity, and achieve a strategic leap in a challenging global economy.

Celebrating Unprecedented Innovation

The response from the business community was phenomenal. We received over 150 nominations from a diverse range of industries, showcasing an incredible level of forward-thinking vision and innovative resilience.

After careful consideration by our professional editorial judging panel, 15 outstanding companies were honored for their exceptional performance in AI application, digital transformation, data-driven strategies, and market positioning.

Here is the full list of our 2026 award winners across the five strategic dimensions:

Strategic Dimension	Company / Brand	Award Name
The Impactful Leader Award	Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited	Excellence in SME Banking Service Innovation and Trust Award
	The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)	Excellence in SME Empowerment through Textile Technology Award
	Prudential Hong Kong Limited	Excellence in All-rounded SME Protection Solution Award
	Webull	Excellence in New-Gen FinTech Leadership
The SME Excellence Award	The Investopedia Institute of Hong Kong	Excellence in Professional Investment Education Award
	Triple Square Event Management	Excellence in Event Planning and Solutions Award
	Region Engineering (H.K.) Co., Limited	Excellence in Fire Engineering Services Award
The Data Visionary Award	Chocolate Finance	Excellence in FinTech Brand Innovation and Trust Award
	Optical Online HK	Excellence in Trendy Eyewear E-commerce Platform Award
The Innovation Pioneer Award	ANDROMEDA	Excellence in Next-Gen Eye Aesthetic Treatment Award
	Century Harvest Technologies Limited	Excellence in Robotics Technology Innovation Award
	膳心小館	Excellence in Social Care and Inclusion Award
	SPARK Media	Excellence in Innovative Marketing Award
The Rising Star SME Award	Popsicle HK Limited	Excellence in Next-Gen Fitness Experience Award
	同湯米線	Excellence in Next-Gen F&B Brand Award

We saw brilliance across multiple sectors, from FinTech, banking, and professional services to lifestyle aesthetics, innovative marketing, and even social enterprises advocating for care and inclusion. It proves that regardless of the industry, embracing data and AI innovation is the key to redefining the future.

A Night of Gratitude to Our Leaders and Partners

This incredible evening wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our community. A massive thank you to our esteemed Guests of Honour:

Mr. Ryan Cheung, Founder & CEO of PressLogic
Mr. Eric Ho, First Vice President of the Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association
Dr. Alfred Ng, Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Mr. Lawrence Szeto, President of the SME Sustainability Society
Mr. Winston Yeung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related Trades