Expat Living has launched its highly anticipated Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, offering Hong Kong residents the opportunity to recognize the city’s premier enterprises across various categories while entering a contest to win opulent prizes, including international resort stays and exclusive local experiences. Voting is currently open and invites residents to submit their recommendations for any company operating within Hong Kong, with the incentive of valuable rewards designed to enhance lifestyle and travel. The voting period concludes on December 31, 2025, and prize winners will be notified via email shortly thereafter, with the definitive list of top businesses slated for publication in February 2026.
How to Participate and Nominate Your Favorites
The awards rely entirely on user recommendations, providing a democratic platform for consumers to spotlight businesses that offer exceptional service or products. Participants can nominate one or multiple companies per category—a comma should separate multiple names—or entirely skip a category if they have no recommendation. However, entrants are strictly limited to one submission each; multiple entries from the same user will be disqualified. Enhancing the chances of winning a coveted prize is possible by utilizing a friend referral mechanism available at the end of the submission form.
The culmination of the voting process will see the official results published on the Expat Living website and featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Expat Living magazine.
Exclusive Prizes Up for Grabs
The incentive for participation is substantial, with a roster of high-value prizes focusing on luxury travel, dining, and wellness experiences.
Travel and Hospitality:
- Alma Resort Cam Ranh, Vietnam: A two-night stay in a Pavilion Oceanfront room for a family of up to four. This package includes daily breakfast, two 60-minute spa treatments, a family cooking class, and tickets to The Alma Show, valued at approximately HK$14,000.
- Meliá Chiang Mai, Thailand: A two-night stay for two in a Meliá Room, inclusive of daily breakfast. This hotel offers scenic views of Doi Suthep mountain and is ideally situated near the Night Bazaar.
Hong Kong-Based Lifestyle Vouchers:
- Zoku Restaurant & The Terrace (The Hari Hong Kong): A weekend brunch experience for two at this upscale Japanese-inspired venue, offering city views and valued at over HK$1,500.
- Feather & Bone Masterclass: A sausage-making masterclass guided by a Master Butcher for four people. The comprehensive three-hour experience, valued over HK$5,000, concludes with a seated sausage dinner, free-flow beer and wine, and includes 1kg of custom-made sausages to take home.
Wellness and Beauty Treatments (Multiple Winners):
- Svenson: Five individuals will win a voucher for two professional haircare treatments: the Deep Purifying Treatment and the High Intensity Hair System Treatment (for thinning hair), valued at HK$2,430.
- BMF: Five winners will receive a CFU Ultima facelift treatment aimed at stimulating collagen, valued at over HK$4,800, plus a complimentary Medical Repair Treatment serum application.
Key Considerations for Participants
To be eligible for the prize draw, entrants must be residents of Hong Kong. All prize redemptions are subject to availability and specific blackout dates, particularly surrounding public holidays. Vouchers are non-transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash, and must be used in a single instance.
Expat Living emphasizes vigilance against potential online fraud. They advise readers that all legitimate information regarding the Readers’ Choice Awards originates directly from their official channels. Participants should contact the publisher directly if they encounter suspicious requests or third-party solicitations related to the awards.
The Expat Living Readers’ Choice Awards represent a significant opportunity for the community to engage in recognizing excellence within the Hong Kong business landscape while vying for exceptional lifestyle rewards. Residents are encouraged to submit their nominations before the end of the year deadline.