HK Prize is Asia’s premier high school contest, honoring academic achievements while inspiring young people to pursue self-challenge and strive towards self-improvement. Students must complete four sections involving community service, skills training and physical recreation as well as residential project. Winners may receive cash prizes as well as international recognition for their hard work.
In 1996, friends and students of Professor John D. Young (a respected historian known for several books on Hong Kong history), created The HKS Prize as an award given to third-year history students taking at least 48 credits who achieve excellence in their studies of history. Each year since 1996, an award has been presented annually for this achievement.
This year’s finalists include an activist fighting for freedom and democracy despite the risk of imprisonment; a team that helped rescue an endangered animal; an individual who has saved many lives through volunteer fire station service; as well as an elderly couple caring for one or both of their parents. All nominations were selected by an editorial panel from South China Morning Post based on their genuine spirit of charity, civic awareness, and goodwill.
The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards shine a light on Hong Kong’s unsung heroes: ordinary yet exceptional citizens whose contributions span from overcoming personal difficulties to serving the community, inspiring others in the process. Winners are honored for standing up for values they believe in and making an impactful difference in society; their achievements are commemorated with awards featuring two precious elements: a pearl and jade amulet.
Benny Chan earned accolades for his 2020 cops-and-robbers action movie Raging Fire at the Hong Kong Film Awards, including best director, action choreography and editing awards. Furthermore, the movie brought in millions at box offices.
Hong Kong scientists are constantly pushing the limits of science. As an epicenter for research and innovation, HK’s scientists are no strangers to success in science research – many local scientists have won the hk Prize over time; two Nobel Chemistry Prize laureates are expected to attend Future Science Prize Week from October 14-17 this year!
The bank awards the HK Prize annually to recognize outstanding scientists and research teams located within Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong-Macau-Guangdong). Winners will be honored with a merit award of HK$2 Million along with certificates and trophies; up to five individuals or teams can take home the award each field reward year.
This year’s judges for the Hong Kong Prize will consist of internationally-recognized scholars and experts. Finalists will be announced in November with winners being honored at an awards ceremony next year. To learn more about this competition, interested parties may wish to visit its website; entry deadline for applicants is August 31; as well as checking its terms and conditions before applying.