With their in-depth, accurate, timely reporting, news professionals help ensure the free flow of information, contributing greatly to the development of our economy and community. Serving as a judge for the award for the third time in a row, Professor TAM Kar Yan, Dean of HKUST Business School, joined the Citi Journalistic Excellence Award (CJEA) presentation ceremony to show his appreciation for this year’s winners. SCMP’s Deputy Business Editor Peggy SITO won the top award for her feature about a significant reform in China’s national pricing scheme for pharmaceuticals.
Administered by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York, CJEA encourages and recognizes excellence in business and financial journalism around the world. The submissions were judged by independent panels comprising respected academic and business leaders, and seasoned media and communications professionals in Hong Kong.