MI Young Writers Award 2023 (MIYWA) is an annual competition organized by Magazines International (Asia) Limited, one of Asia’s leading magazines subscription service providers. Running for the 5th year, this competition is supported by LiveABC Interactive English Group (the official licensee of CNN news element for CNN Interactive English magazines) as the co-organizer.
The competition’s key aim is to foster and recognize excellence in English writing by providing students with the opportunity to develop their expressive talents and creativity. This year, we invite secondary school students from Hong Kong and Macau to participate in this competition.
Hong Kong & Macau
| Two sections for entry | Topics of Writing | Reference articles |
| Junior section S.1 -S.3 (Year 7-9) | If you became a millionaire, how would you spend wisely for your financial future? (word limit: 400-600 words) | Live magazine, February 2022 issue |
| Senior section S.4-S.6 (Year 10-13) | Do you think mobile games are addictive and why? (word limit: 600-1000words) | All+ magazine, June 2022 issue |
Important Dates
| 1 October 2022 – 30 November 2022 | School registration deadline |
| 1 December 2022 – 28 February 2023 | Entries submission period |
| 20 March 2023 – 28 April 2023 | E-vote of The Most Creative Cover Award |
| 31 May 2023 | Result Announcement |
PRIZES
Awards by section : Junior section / Senior section
| Winner | Trophy and Certificate (Bookshop coupon HK$1,500 + Magazines coupon HK$1,000) |
| 1st runner-up | Trophy and Certificate (Bookshop coupon HK$1,200 + Magazines coupon HK$800) |
| 2nd runner-up | Trophy and Certificate (Bookshop coupon HK$1,000 + Magazines coupon HK$500) |
| 3rd runner-up | Trophy and Certificate (Bookshop coupon HK$800 + Magazines coupon HK$400) |
| 4th runner-up | Trophy and Certificate (Bookshop coupon HK$500 + Magazines coupon HK$400) |
| 10 Outstanding Entries Awards | Certificate of Outstanding Entries Bookshop coupon of HK$100 |
| The Most Enthusiastic School Award | Trophy for the school with highest number of entries per section |
| Top 50 Merit Awards | Certificate of Top 50 Merit Awards |
| The Most Creative Cover Award (E-vote) | Trophy and Certificate (Bookshop coupon HK$800 + Magazines coupon HK$400) |
Useful Links
- Registration & Submission
- Result Announcement
- Registration Form (For Teachers)
- The Most Creative Cover Award
- Judging Critera
- Reference Materials
- Poster
Contact
School Team
- Tel: +852 3628 6212 / +852 3628 6335
- WhatsApp: +852 6010 9170
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: +852 3628 6001 (Attn: School Team)