TVB Anniversary Award for Best Drama

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TV Anniversary Award for Best Drama
Awarded for"Best Drama Series of the Year"
Country Hong Kong
Presented by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB)
First awarded1997
Currently held by Get On A Flat (2022)
Website http://birthday.tvb.com/

The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Drama Series is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to producers who have created the most outstanding television drama series aired on the designated year. This award is usually reserved to be one of the last presented, and is considered to be one of the most premier awards of the ceremony.

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The award has changed names several times since its institution in 1997. It was first called the Most Popular Television Programme of Hong Kong — Drama (全港最受歡迎電視節目—戲劇類) in 1997, but was changed to My Favourite Television Programme — Drama (我最喜愛的電視節目—戲劇節目) in 1998. The name was finally changed to Best Drama Series (最佳劇集) in 2005.

Winners and nominees

The following is a list of the top 5 (or top 3, depending on the year) nominated drama series since 1997.

  indicates the winner

1990s

1997 (1st)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Old Time Buddy Chung Shu-kai Chiu Ching-yung
Francis Ng, Gallen Lo, Jessica Hsuan, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee
Detective Investigation Files III Poon Ka-tak Au Koon-ying, Ka Wai-nam
Michael Tao, Kenix Kwok, Joey Leung, Monica Chan
Journey to the West Lau Sze-yu Cheung Wah-biu, Ip Kwong-yam
Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai, Mak Cheung-ching
Time Before Time Yeung Kam-chuen Cheung Wah-biu, Leung Kim-ho
Gordon Lam, Kathy Chow
A Kindred Spirit Tsui Yu-on Chan Po-wah, Lam Siu-chi
Louise Lee, Lau Dan, Nancy Sit, Kwan Hoi-san
1998 (2nd)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Healing Hands Gary Tang Gary Tang, Leung Man-wah
Lawrence Ng Kai-wah, Bowie Lam, Ada Choi, Flora Chan, William So, Steven Ma, Nick Cheung
Secret of the Heart Jonathan Chik Chow Yuk-ming, Alex Pao, Mak Chi-shing
Gallen Lo, Sunny Chan, Felix Wong, Kathy Chow, Amy Kwok, Ada Choi, Jessica Hsuan, Nick Cheung, Melissa Ng
Armed Reaction Kwong Yip-sang Lam Siu-chi, Kwan Chung-ling
Esther Kwan, Joyce Tang, Bobby Au-yeung, Marco Ngai
Rural Hero Poon Ka-tak Ka Wai-nam
Jackie Lui, Roger Kwok, Jessica Hsuan
A Recipe for the Heart Tommy Leung Au Koon-ying
Bobby Au-yeung, Esther Kwan, Lydia Shum, Paul Chun, Louis Koo, Jessica Hsuan, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee

2000s

2005 (9th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Wars of In-Laws Kwan Wing-chung Choi Shuk-yin, Leung Yan-tung
Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, Bosco Wong, Shek Sau, Christine Ng
My Family Amy Wong Lam Siu-chi
Chung King-fai, Ha Yu, Rebecca Chan, Hawick Lau, Alex Fong, Shirley Yeung
Life Made Simple Wong Wai-sing Lau Choi-wan, Chan Kam-ling
Roger Kwok, Jessica Hsuan, Bosco Wong, Leila Tong
2006 (10th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
La Femme Desperado Poon Ka-tak Chu King-kei, Lau Choi-wan
Melissa Ng, Sheren Tang, Raymond Lam, Michael Tse, Kenneth Ma, Kate Tsui
The Dance of Passion Jonathan Chik Chow Yuk-ming
Bowie Lam, Moses Chan, Ada Choi, Gigi Lai, Charmaine Sheh, Maggie Shiu, Kenny Wong
Maidens' Vow Chong Wai-kin Choi Shuk-yin, Leung Yan-tung
Charmaine Sheh, Joe Ma
2007 (11th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Heart of Greed Lau Ka-ho Cheung Wah-biu, Sit Ka-wah
Louise Lee, Ha Yu, Moses Chan, Bosco Wong, Susanna Kwan, Michelle Yim, Linda Chung, Tavia Yeung, Yoyo Mung
Dicey Business Nelson Cheung Susan Chan
Bobby Au-yeung, Michael Miu, Jessica Hsuan, Bosco Wong, Tavia Yeung
The Family Link Lam Chi-wah Lau Choi-wan
Sheren Tang, Cecilia Yip, Kiki Sheung, Michael Tse, Leila Tong, John Chiang
2008 (12th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Moonlight Resonance Lau Ka-ho Cheung Wah-biu, Sit Ka-wah
Louise Lee, Ha Yu, Susanna Kwan, Michelle Yim, Lee Heung Kam, Moses Chan, Raymond Lam, Bosco Wong, Tavia Yeung, Linda Chung, Fala Chen, Kate Tsui, Wayne Lai
Best Selling Secrets Catherine Tsang, Law Chun-ngok Sandy Shaw, Wong Wai-keung
Esther Kwan, Elaine Jin, Elvina Kong
D.I.E. Nelson Cheung Wong Kwok-fai
Roger Kwok, Sonija Kwok, Kenneth Ma, Margie Tsang
2009 (13th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Rosy Business Lee Tim-sing Cheung Wah-biu, Chan Ching-yee
Sheren Tang, Wayne Lai, Ron Ng, Elliot Ngok, Kiki Sheung, Susan Tse, Kara Hui
E.U. Wong Wai-sing Chu King-kei, Lee Yee-wah, Leung Yan-tung
Michael Miu, Kathy Chow, Ron Ng, Sammul Chan, Michael Tse, Elanne Kong
Burning Flame III Amy Wong Wong Yuk-tak, Ng Siu-tung
Kevin Cheng, Wong He, Bosco Wong, Myolie Wu
You're Hired Nelson Cheung Chu King-kei, Suen Ho-ho
Dayo Wong, Charmaine Sheh
Beyond the Realm of Conscience Mui Siu-ching Ka Wai-nam, Choi Ting-ting
Charmaine Sheh, Tavia Yeung, Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Michelle Yim, Susanna Kwan

2010s

2010 (14th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Can't Buy Me Love Mui Siu-ching Kwan Chung-ling, Leung Man-wah
Charmaine Sheh, Moses Chan, Linda Chung, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Fala Chen, Kenneth Ma, Susanna Kwan, Lee Heung-kam, Louis Yuen, Selena Li
A Chip Off the Old Block Poon Ka-tak Chan Kam-ling
Sunny Chan, Ron Ng, Myolie Wu, Shirley Yeung, John Chiang, Gigi Wong
The Mysteries of Love Lau Ka-ho Wong Yuk-tak, Leung Man-wah
Raymond Lam, Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma, Bernice Liu
Every Move You Make Tsui Yu-on Sit Ka-wah
Bowie Lam, Kristal Tin, Bosco Wong
No Regrets Lee Tim-shing Cheung Wah-biu, Chan Ching-yee
Sheren Tang, Wayne Lai, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Fala Chen, Susan Tse, Elliot Ngok, Kara Hui, Ngo Ka-nin
2011 (15th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Lives of Omission Chong Wai-kin Au Koon-ying, Choi Shuk-yin
Michael Tse, Bosco Wong, Fala Chen, Kate Tsui, Damian Lau, KK Cheung, Elena Kong, Ben Wong
Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir! Lau Ka-ho Wong Yuk-tak, Leung Man-wah
Moses Chan, Tavia Yeung, Linda Chung, Ron Ng
Ghetto Justice Terry Tong Lau Choi-wan, Chan Kam-ling
Kevin Cheng, Myolie Wu, Sam Lee, Alex Lam, Joyce Tang, Sharon Chan, Shek Sau
The Other Truth Amy Wong Kwan Chung-ling
Tavia Yeung, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Ruco Chan, Louis Yuen, Natalie Tong, Lai Lok-yi, Sam Chan, Li Shing-cheong
Forensic Heroes III Mui Siu-ching Choi Ting-ting, Leung Man-wah
Wayne Lai, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, Kate Tsui, Ron Ng, Aimee Chan, Edwin Siu, Nancy Wu, Ruco Chan
2012 (16th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
When Heaven Burns Jonathan Chik Chow Yuk-ming
Bowie Lam, Moses Chan, Kenny Wong, Charmaine Sheh, Maggie Shiu, Elaine Jin
The Hippocratic Crush Poon Ka Tak Suen Ho-ho, Connie Pun, Leung Yan-tung
Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Him Law, Mandy Wong, Benjamin Yuen, Candy Chang, Derek Kok, Paisley Wu, Gigi Wong, Ben Wong
The Confidant Marco Law Kwan Chung-ling
Wayne Lai, Michelle Yim, Maggie Shiu, Raymond Wong Ho-yin, Aimee Chan, Raymond Cho, Nancy Wu, Natalie Tong, Power Chan, Edwin Siu
2013 (17th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Triumph in the Skies II Au Koon-ying, Joe Chan Au Koon-ying, Lo Mei-wan
Francis Ng, Julian Cheung, Myolie Wu, Fala Chen, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Nancy Wu, Elena Kong, Him Law
Inbound Troubles Wong Wai-sing Lung Man-hong
Roger Kwok, Wong Cho-lam, Joey Meng, Ivana Wong, Angela Tong, Tommy Wong, Helena Law, Mimi Chu, Bowie Wu
Brother's Keeper Amy Wong Ng Siu-tung
Ruco Chan, Linda Chung, Edwin Siu, Kristal Tin, Louis Yuen, Louise Lee, Lau Kong, Louis Cheung
The Hippocratic Crush II Poon Ka-tak Lam Chung-bong, Tong Kin-ping
Lawrence Ng, Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Mandy Wong, Him Law, Tracy Chu, Eliza Sam, Louisa So, Benjamin Yuen
Bounty Lady Jazz Boon Leung Yan-tung, Lo Mei-wan
Dayo Wong, Kate Tsui, Sharon Chan, Louis Yuen, Hui Shiu-hung, Elena Kong, Samantha Ko, Sammy Sum
2014 (18th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Line Walker Jazz Boon Yip Tin-shing, Leung Yan-tung, Ng Lap-kwong
Michael Miu, Charmaine Sheh, Raymond Lam, Sharon Chan, Hui Shiu-hung, Elena Kong, Sammy Sum, Oscar Leung, Toby Leung
2015 (19th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Lord of Shanghai Amy Wong Ng Siu-tung
Anthony Wong, Kent Tong, Wayne Lai, Kenneth Ma, Myolie Wu, Louisa So, Ron Ng, Alice Chan, Eddie Kwan, Raymond Cho, Mat Yeung, Ngo Ka-nin, Natalie Tong
2016 (20th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
A Fist Within Four Walls Jazz Boon Yip Tin-shing, Steffie Lai
Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu, Benjamin Yuen, Carlo Ng, Philip Ng, Yuen Qiu, Lam Tsz-sin, Grace Wong, Moon Lau, Lily Leung, KK Cheung, Vincent Lam, Jimmy Au
2017 (21st)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
My Ages Apart Joe ChanKwan Chung-ling, Cheng Sing-mo
Bobby Au-yeung, Moses Chan, Louis Cheung, Kristal Tin, Ali Lee, Maggie Shiu, Benz Hui, Eddie Kwan, Sammy Leung, Elena Kong, Katy Kung, David Chiang
2018 (22nd)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Life on the Line Dave FongSin Tsui-ching
Joe Ma, Matthew Ho, Moon Lau, Jeannie Chan, Kelly Cheung, Joey Law, Ali Lee, Lee Shing-cheong, Willie Wai and Pinky Cheung, Bob Cheung and Arnold Kwok
2019 (23rd)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Big White Duel Marco Law Wong Wai-keung
Roger Kwok, Kenneth Ma, Natalie Tong, Ali Lee, Kelly Cheung, and Matthew Ho

2020s

2020 (24th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Al Cappuccino Lam Chi-wahWong Wai-keung
Vincent Wong, Owen Cheung, Crystal Fung, Samantha Ko, Angel Chiang, Winki Lai and Brian Chu
2021 (25th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Battle Of The Seven Sisters Joe ChanCheng Shing-mo
Priscilla Wong, Rosina Lam, Samantha Ko, Kaman Kong, and Jeannie Chan
2022 (26th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
Get On A Flat Kwan Man SumYi Mui Fung, Leong Man-wah
Paw-Hee-ching, Elena Kong, Andrew Lam, Andrew Yuen Man-kit, Rosita Kwok, Yuki Law, Bella Lam, Karl Ting, Eric Tang, Leo Kwan, Heidi Chu, King Ching-lam, Derek Wong, Kitterick Yiu
2023 (27th)
TitleProducer(s)Story editor(s)
Actors
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