The Hong Kong Prize (hk prize), launched this year and sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, has received overwhelming support from universities, researchers and innovative enterprises across Hong Kong. This prestigious award seeks to recognize outstanding scientists or research teams whose discoveries have had widespread use for society benefit.
On 30 November, the winners of the Hong Kong Prize will be revealed at a special ceremony. Receiving this award comes with both a cash prize of HK$250,000 and an artistic trophy designed by Chan Ka-ming featuring Chinese characters for April and July that represent spring and autumn seasons respectively.
Hong Kong Foundation for Arts and Culture will receive the proceeds, using them to bolster expressive arts workshops for disadvantaged children in Hong Kong. Any remaining funds will go toward funding shortlisted works and the awards ceremony; winners can expect increased international visibility, top-tier media coverage, as well as access to world-class facilities at Hong Kong University.
Hong Kong’s top three athletes at the Paris Games will take home an estimated total of $12 Million, $6 Million and 3 Million respectively. Athletes who finish outside of the top three but within the top eight will receive double that amount while those securing top-10 team event finishes, like kitesurfer Maximilian Maeder from Singapore is expected to see more earnings as a result of these competitions.
Beyond the HK Prize, Hong Kong hosts many other awards and competitions that recognize excellence across various fields and disciplines. One example is the Hong Kong Newspaper Society’s annual awards that acknowledge outstanding articles and photography published in both English and Chinese newspapers across Hong Kong; interested writers or photographers may find more information at their competition website.
Established by Bank of China (Hong Hong) Limited and awarded annually since 2022, the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize honors outstanding scientists or research-related institutions of Hong Kong higher education institutions for scientific breakthroughs or innovations that influence applications or transformation of research achievements. A committee composed of prominent scholars and experts review this prize to ensure objectivity and fairness of review processes. A Charter ensures standard management of this prize to promote objectivity and fairness during review processes.
No matter the state of global economy, Hong Kong remains resilient and continues to offer world-class services, according to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. Speaking about Hong Kong’s future development at a news conference on Friday, John told journalists to help people explore fresh opportunities presented by Hong Kong’s new phase of development and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development plans and to report good news as often as possible.