Tatler hosted the Front & Female Awards Hong Kong 2023 on November 30 with a lunch ceremony at Island Shangri-la, revealing the seven winners of the second edition of the awards
On November 30, 2023 we announced the seven winners of the second Front & Female Awards Hong Kong, which celebrates the individuals championing the progress of women. Selected with the help of our expert voting committee, which includes some of the most influential female leaders in Hong Kong, including Daisy Ho, Claire Hsu, Norma Chu, Ronna Chao and Jennifer Yu Cheng, these seven women were chosen from a shortlist of 20 inspiring nominees, following a lengthy vetting procedure during which the names of almost 150 women had been submitted for consideration. The winners were recognised at a live lunchtime Awards ceremony, which was supported by headline sponsor Standard Chartered Private Bank. Here, the 2023 winners share why it is so important to them that they champion and inspire women and girls in Hong Kong.
Libby Alexander, co-founder and CEO, Splash Foundation
“Two out of three women globally do not know how to swim. Yet knowing how to swim doesn’t just keep people safe, it builds confidence, it broadens capabilities and improves our well-being. It is such a simple solution to a lot of problems. Why I think it is important to focus mostly on women is that research often shows that when a woman learns a life-skill, she is more likely to share it with her children, families or friends. We see this all the time in Splash. If we can help more women learn to swim, it truly has a ripple effect.”