The hongkong prize is an independent merit-based award that recognises scientists who have published scientific articles with societal impact. The prize aims to attract world-class scientific talent, nurture forward-thinking scientists and together build Hong Kong into an active innovation and technology hub.
The winners of the hongkong prize are chosen through an independent peer review process, free from sponsorship and external influence. The winning artists are given the chance to use the prize money for their creative works and projects. Additionally, the prize money is also awarded to a school to support arts development in Hong Kong. This year, Tsui Su-chi won the hongkong prize.
In the past, the hongkong prize has recognized individuals who are committed to global civilisation and promote understanding between people of different cultures and beliefs. Previous winners include a brain cancer survivor who runs an NGO to assist students with mental health issues and a Zambian volunteer who works at local charities.
Founded in 2022, the hongkong prize aims to attract world-class scientific talents, nurture forward-thinking scientists, and together build Hong Kong into an active innovation hub. The prize is open to both individual scientists and teams who have published scientific papers with societal impact. The research may be in the form of clinical trials, observational/epidemiological studies, basic science studies or meta-analyses.
Winners of the hongkong prize are chosen via an independent, merit-based peer review process, and are free from sponsorship and external influence. The winners are awarded a cash prize, as well as an invitation to the award ceremony in Hong Kong. This year, the prize has been divided into five categories: artificial intelligence and robotics, life and health, new materials and energy, advanced manufacturing and FinTech.
The hongkong prize is given to Hong Kong residents who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts. The prizes are awarded to artists, arts organizations and schools, and a prize for an outstanding work of art. Winners receive a trophy and a certificate, as well as the opportunity to exhibit their work at a gallery in Hong Kong.
The prize was established in 1996 by friends of the late Dr John D. Young, a pioneer in the field of history teaching and research. The award aims to encourage undergraduate and postgraduate students to study the diverse historical aspects of Hong Kong. It has become a benchmark for excellence in the study of Hong Kong history, and helps to raise awareness of Hong Kong’s rich cultural heritage.
The hongkong prize is given to a postgraduate student with the best results in their research degree in Hong Kong history. The award aims to reward students for their efforts in gaining a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s rich cultural heritage and its contribution to the society. In addition to a cash prize, the winner will also receive a scholarship for their further studies in Hong Kong. The scholarship is provided by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and is a partnership with the University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist College.