Updated 22nd June, 2020

Only the performances in the Final Event count towards awards.

Medals

Medals for each group are awarded separately.

  • The minimum score for a Gold medal is the highest score such that at least one twelfth of all finalists* in the group receive a gold medal.
  • The minimum score for a Silver medal is the highest score such that at least one quarter of all finalists* in the group receive a gold or silver medal.
  • The minimum score for a Bronze medal is the lowest score such that at most one half of all finalists* in the group receive a medal.

* For HKOI 2019/20, this include finalists who do not register.

Individual Awards

The highest-scoring Junior Group finalist studying at Secondary 3 / Grade 9 / Year 10 or below will be given the Best Young Contestant Award.

In each group, the highest-scoring finalist who applied to participate for the first time will be given the Best First-Time Contestant Award.

Eligible contestants who tie for the same highest score will all be awarded.

Grand School Prize

Each Gold, Silver and Bronze medallist will be awarded 5, 2 and 1 point(s) respectively. The sum of points for all medallists in a school, excluding those nominated by the HKACE, will constitute the school score. The three schools with the highest school scores will be awarded Grand School Prizes.

Invitation to the HKOI Training Team

Medallists will be eligible for participating in the Team Formation Test on 19th July, 2020 (application required). Results of the HKOI 2019/20 will be announced in the evening on 18th July, 2020.