Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) received a record three honourable mentions at the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Awards. Photojournalist Kyle Lam was recognized for his coverage of the Tai Po fire, earning an award in the Excellence in Photography category for a series of five photographs. HKFP also received recognition in the Carlos Tejada Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting, details of which were not fully provided in the source text. This marks the most successful SOPA Awards performance to date for the independent Hong Kong news outlet. The awards acknowledge journalistic excellence across the Asia-Pacific region. These accolades highlight HKFP’s commitment to quality reporting and visual storytelling. The SOPA Awards are highly regarded within the Asian journalism community.