Awards Administrator

SOPA has established a new five-member Awards Administration Panel for the SOPA 2026 Awards for Editorial Excellence, the benchmark for excellence in journalism across the Asia-Pacific. Led by veteran journalist Chris Yeung, the Panel includes Jeffrey Timmermans, Edith Terry, Heng Yu Chien, and Harry Surjadi — each bringing deep editorial and organizational expertise across English, Chinese, and Bahasa media. They will oversee all aspects of the judging process, where each year, entries are meticulously reviewed, assessed and scored by over 100 esteemed former and current journalists, and journalism academics from around the globe. Together they will  continue to ensure the Awards embody the highest standards of independence, transparency, and fairness.