The Hong Kong ICT Awards (Awards) aim at building a large scale and internationally recognised branding of ICT awards of Hong Kong under a collaborative effort amongst the industry, the academia and the Government. The Awards recognise, promote and commend the excellent achievements to which Hong Kong ICT professionals and organisations contribute. The Awards also encourage local practitioners to develop innovative and creative ICT solutions, which will uplift the image of Hong Kong ICT sectors, both locally and internationally.

The Hong Kong ICT Awards 2006 and 2007 had drawn over a significant number of entries for the seven award categories; and successfully increased the awareness amongst the industry and the public. Following the success of the Awards in 2006 and 2007, the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2008 will be another focal point of the industry in 2008.

HKCS is the organiser of the "Hong Kong ICT Awards 2008: Best Business Award" (Formerly known as "IT Excellence Awards) with the objectives of promoting a wider appreciation and adoption of information and communications technology among local business organisation. The target participation group includes all users and technology providers in the local business sector.

The "HKCS – IT Excellence Awards" was established in 1998 to recognise and promote innovative and original design effort by outstanding practitioners in the ICT industry in Hong Kong. This annual event has become a great tool to encourage the use of ICT, stimulate innovation and competitiveness in the ICT industry and raise public awareness of ICT application development.

Selected winners of the Awards will be nominated to participate in the Asia Pacific Information & Communications Technology Awards (APICTA), an annual regional event which aims at stimulating economic and trade relations, technology transfer and business matching opportunities through regional co-operation.