The hk prize is a series of awards given to individuals and institutions in Hong Kong for their outstanding achievements. The prizes are a part of Hong Kong’s international development efforts and help shape the city’s role on the global stage. The competition is open to everyone. The winning submissions will be awarded a HK$5,000 cash prize and the opportunity to present their ideas to key stakeholders in the development sector.
The award is aimed at honouring those who have contributed to the advancement of humankind through their scientific and technological research, as well as to encouraging more young scientists in Hong Kong to devote themselves to the pursuit of excellence. The award is open to all researchers who work in any field related to life science and medical technology, with an emphasis on those whose research has the potential to make a significant contribution towards human health and wellbeing.
Jockey Club CEO John Lee Ka-chiu has handed out a slew of incentives for athletes to boost their performance and reward their accomplishments at the Paris Olympics. Epeeist Vivian Kong Man-wai and foilist Cheung Ka-long bagged HK$6 million under the Club’s Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, while swimmer Siobhan Haughey collected HK$1.5 million for each of her two bronze medals. Property developer Sino Group also announced a HK$200,000 cash voucher for every additional medal won by a Hong Kong athlete, with no limit on the number of such vouchers.
Besides monetary rewards, the winners received a trophy and a certificate for their achievement. Those who have made outstanding contributions to the community are also eligible for an additional award of HK$200,000 for the “Hong Kong Distinguished Service Brand”. The winners were selected through a rigorous assessment procedure carried out by professional judges.
The awards ceremony took place on May 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong. The top prize, the Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2024, was awarded to Pakistani artist Sameen Agha for her sculpture A Home is a Terrible Place to Love. The prize money for the other categories was HK$70,000 each. The judging panel also awarded HK$80,000 to the winner of the Public Vote Prize and HK$20,000 to the school of the Judges’ Prize. The finalists were nominated by their teachers and the jury consists of a panel of professionals in different fields.