The submitted product / service should have been launched and in operation (except streams for students).

The same application is only allowed to be submitted to a maximum of ONE award stream (except Best ICT Startup Award) among all the award categories, and applicant should declare that in the application form. Any application found to enter into more than one award stream will be disqualified and any award / certificate granted will be withdrawn as well.

Winning entries of the Gold/Silver/Bronze award in previous years of the HKICT Awards can enter the Awards again, only if there is significant change or enhancement (more than 50%) in the product/service, or for a new award category. These kinds of entries can win only if a higher award from previous award is attained. As such, past Gold Award winners cannot enter the competition again with same product/service.

Entrants are advised to be aware of the best practice and case-based experience (see links below) as promulgated by the Office of Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/resources_centre/publications/information_leaflet/information_leaflet.html https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/resources_centre/publications/guidance/guidance.html