The Hong Kong Prize is one of the world’s premier awards, given out annually by its government and worth more than one million dollars to honor those who have done great things for Hong Kong. It recognizes those who have contributed immensely towards bettering this global city.
At an annual ceremony, winners of the Hong Kong Prize (HKP) are announced and recognized. This award serves as a mark of appreciation and encourages recipients to continue working hard in their field; while also serving as motivation for others pursuing their dreams and reaching success. A panel of judges comprises representatives from different industries and sectors within Hong Kong in choosing its winner.
Prize money aside, winners of HKS prize will also have an opportunity to visit a renowned art museum. This experience can help them learn more about art world and become better artists themselves; furthermore it gives them a great chance to network with fellow artists and professionals from their field of interest.
Apart from hosting the Hong Kong Prize each year, the Hong Kong Jockey Club hosts various contests and award ceremonies throughout the year. Furthermore, charitable initiatives and projects are undertaken so as to contribute towards community initiatives and help local organisations.
As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon’s prize pool has been increased to US$100,000. The top two men and women finishers will each be eligible for bonus prizes as well as time bonuses, Asian best times awards, local runners incentives awards as well as permanent Hong Kong residents who cross the finish line within 3 hours for men or 3 hours 30 minutes for women will all receive special incentives awards.
On Friday night at the Hong Kong News Awards 2022, The South China Morning Post won 12 prizes at once including two top awards – Best Scoop and Investigative Reporting respectively. Their City Desk team won for an article covering unauthorised structures added to luxury homes.
At the ceremony, Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu encouraged journalists to uphold professionalism amidst global protectionism and hegemony. He expressed hope that media could provide Hong Kong society with new opportunities in its transition phase towards being part of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The CUHK History Prize honors Professor George B. Endacott who, during the 1950s, helped reestablish History as one of the key teaching and research units at the Faculty of Arts. The prize serves to perpetuate his memory while supporting research into Hong Kong history. Open to graduating students of the Faculty of Arts who demonstrate outstanding academic performance studying Chinese History from 1840 up to present day (which encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) students are eligible each year to apply for it.