Awards
Heung Yau has explored an exceptional quality and innovative design to earn a high recognition in the industry. We won the 2025 Greater Bay Area Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, affirming our commitment and inheritance of traditional incense-making craftsmanship. Meanwhile, our ebony incense holder design has also won Hong Kong Smart Design Awards, which demonstrated our creative achievements in balancing safety and design. These acknowledgment signifies Heung Yau leading position as a Hong Kong-based brand.
The TVB ESG Awards 2025
【ESG Special Recognition Award】
Television Broadcasts Limited
Heung Yau is proud to receive the TVB ESG Special Recognition Award 2025 (Merit). This honor recognizes our "Green Initiative," where we breathe new life into recycled Christmas trees by transforming them into "Christmas Incense". This award validates our commitment to blending fragrance aesthetics with environmental responsibility as we continue to promote the power of sustainable scents.
DIGITAL ECONOMY ACCELERATOR 2024
【冠軍】
香港設計中心｜CCIDAHK (Create HK)
成功透過線上渠道推廣香港線香文化，將傳統藝術與新設計風格融合。在短短六個月內，會員人數成長至1,200名，並透過線上平台發掘了海外市場。
2025大灣區青年創新創業大賽
【Champion】
Po Leung Kuk Youth Entrepreneurship Service Center
As a brand focused on Hong Kong's local incense art, Heung Yau's success is not only attributable to the high quality of its 100% natural incense stick products but also to its innovative business model centered on "Cultural Heritage" and "Ecological Sustainability." The judging panel highly commended Heung Yau's creativity in perfectly blending the history of Hong Kong agarwood with modern lifestyle aesthetics. In particular, their pet-friendly product design demonstrates a unique value and immense potential in catering to contemporary market demands, establishing the brand as an outstanding example of youth entrepreneurship in the Greater Bay Area.
SDG Excellence Award 2024/25
【Honourable Mention】
Fair Trade Hong Kong
Heung Yau successfully combines traditional craftsmanship with environmental principles. They utilize natural wood and herbs to create chemical-free incense products, aligning with SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Furthermore, by promoting incense making workshops, they disseminate mindfulness therapy and local culture, actively contributing to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 4: Quality Education, thereby demonstrating the enterprise's commitment to society and the environment.
HONG KONG SMART DESIGN AWARD
【Bronze Award】
Hong Kong Exporters' Association
Heung Yau Incense Holder can provide multi-function usage of incense stick & essential oil . The design highlights the uniqueness of incense compared to other aromatic products.
ECO - PILOT PROJECT
【Champion】
Hang Seng Bank | HKSTF | Wofoo Social Enterprise
Heung Yau found that many wasted plants and wood can be repurposed to make incense sticks. They collect these discarded materials to create a variety of scented products while also educating the community about sustainability and the importance of reducing waste .
HK2A ESG Marketing Excellence Award 2024
【Gold Award】
HK2A | Open Group
Heung Yau is educating the market and customers about the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles by promoting well-being and urban sustainability . Their efforts focus on raising awareness of sustainable practices and encouraging a more responsible approach to consumption .
The 6th Hong Kong Top Ten Craftsmen Awards
【Aromatherapy Category Champion】
D2 Place | LAWSGROUP
Heung Yau began by handcrafting incense products with warmth and care, focusing on creating high-quality, petfriendly, and natural incense to help urban individuals relax and support their mental well-being.
Favorite Pet Brand Aromatherapy Award 2024
【Best Pet Aromatherapy Brands】
PressLogic | PetCity
Heung Yau discovered that many customers are concerned about their pets' emotional habits . They found that natural wood can help heal pets' emotions, benefiting both the pets and their owners. This approach promotes relaxation for pets and strengthens the bond within the family .
HONG KONG INNO:dus
【Awarded Enterprise - Design】
HONG KONG INNO:dus 2025
The local incense brand Heung Yau was honored in the HONG KONG INNO:dus 2025, receiving the Commended Enterprise - Design Grand Award for its innovative design. Their incense holder design cleverly incorporates multi-functional usage , highlighting both the product's practicality and aesthetic value. The founders aim to use these carefully designed aromatic products to create a peaceful respite for people in high-pressure Hong Kong, and to make "incense" a symbol of the city once again.