The HK prize offers a good chance for young people to showcase their talent and build a strong reputation. Prizes include cash prizes, travel expenses and perks in various fields. However, the competition has strict rules that should be followed. To avoid disappointment, participants should read the regulations carefully before submitting an application.
The Hong Kong prize aims to honour excellence in research conducted by young Fellows of the Academy. Submissions should focus on Hong Kong-related clinical research or scientific research which has been primarily completed in the territory. The winners will receive a cash prize of HK$2,000,000 and a trophy. In addition, the winning researchers will also be given an opportunity to participate in research workshops at the Academy’s world-class facilities.
A controversial movie about the future of Hong Kong won the top prize at the city’s film awards despite antagonising Beijing. The award-winning Ten Years is made up of five vignettes that tap into residents’ worst fears for their semi-autonomous city as China tightens its grip. The film’s director, late Benny Chan, was posthumously awarded the best director prize while actor Andy Lau won best performance and action choreography.
Hong Kong’s top athletes can look forward to a generous pay day after winning a medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The top three winners in each event will take home a gold medal worth HK$12 million, silver HK$6m and bronze HK$3m respectively. Athletes finishing outside the top three will still receive a significant amount of money, with a fourth-place finish worth HK$750,000 and a fifth-place finish winning HK$375,000.
The prize for this category is open to all Hong Kong residents. Applicants must submit a written article about a book, play, film or documentary that focuses on global Hong Kong studies. The winning entries will be published in ICAS Book Reviews.
A jury of scholars from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology will select the winner, who will be honoured at an awards ceremony on 30 June 2024. Runners-up and honourable mentions will be announced at the same event. In the event that no entry is received, the prize monies will be carried over to the next year’s competition. Interested parties can find more details at the official website. The application deadline is 31 October. The finalists will receive an honorable mention certificate, and a full-page advert in the Hong Kong Prize Magazine, as well as opportunities to attend HKGNA masterclasses and concerts. The competition is free to enter, but there is a limit on the number of finalists who can be accepted. If the number of finalists is oversubscribed, the judges will determine the best entries in their view. The prize is a joint initiative of the Hong Kong Book Publishers Association and ICAS. The HK Prize is supported by a number of sponsors including the Hong Kong Arts Council and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Associations. The judging panel will be formed by the Hong Kong Book Publishers Association and ICAS members.