The Hong Kong Prize and the Society for Hong Kong Studies Prizes
The Hong Kong Prize is an annual award that rewards and recognises young people whose achievements, endeavours and contributions are truly remarkable. Winners are chosen based on their courage in standing up for values they believe in, acts of self-sacrifice, tenacious spirit of innovation, and dedication to public service.
This year’s BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize, supported by the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, celebrates outstanding scientists and research teams who have made significant contributions in three categories – Life and Health; New Materials and New Energy; and Advanced Manufacturing. Up to five persons or research-related institutions will receive the Prize in each category.
In the film awards, Sho Miyake’s All The Long Nights won the Jury Prize at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival, while Wong Sui-pong’s Obedience took home the Documentary Award. The HKIFF’s Popular Film Award went to Action and Thriller for Love starring Sammo Hung, while the Best Director prize was awarded to Benny Chan for Raging Fire.
The Society for Hong Kong Studies prize promotes Hong Kong studies and fosters interaction among scholars and students of Hong Kong history, politics, society, culture, and its relations with the rest of the world. It is named after Professor Wang Gungwu, who donated a sum of money (matched under the Sixth Round of Government Matching Scheme) to establish two prizes for Hong Kong studies.
HK Prize is an academic competition for university students studying Hong Kong. It is open to all enrolled university students. Students must be nominated by their teachers to take part in the competition. Students must submit their artworks by the submission deadline to be considered for the shortlist. The judges will select a Judges Prize and a Public Vote Prize for each category. The winners of the Judges Prize will receive a cash prize of HK$40,000 and HK$20,000 will be awarded to the school of the Judges Prize winner.
Justice Centre Hong Kong initiated this prize to encourage local artists to explore the theme of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through various forms of media. This year’s theme – Our Changing World – is particularly pertinent, encouraging artists to reflect on the social, cultural and technological changes occurring globally and their impact on individuals.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Hong Kong Chapter is a not-for-profit organisation that holds social and training activities on a regular basis to connect anti-fraud professionals, helping them broaden their learning horizons and develop their career path. The ACFE HK Prize is established to support HKU undergraduates in their pursuit of excellence and development of the profession. The prize consists of a cash award and professional recognition.