Day: August 4, 2024

The Hongkong Prize recognizes students who demonstrate both academic success and extracurricular participation, awarding both cash prizes as well as access to Hong Kong research facilities.

Winners of this competition are determined by an independent panel of judges. Students interested in entering can access more information on the prize website and can submit up to three artworks by their submission deadline online; one artwork will win them the Judges Prize of HK$8,000 while their school of residence will receive an additional award of HK$20k.

Hong Kong students frequently become involved with local community projects during their studies, providing an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals while making a difference in those around them. The Hongkong Prize aims to recognize students who dedicate themselves to serving their community by awarding certificates, prize money and trophies as recognition of this service.

This year, prize organizers plan on awarding 12 winners for outstanding academic work as well as efforts towards helping others. This competition marks its third edition, offering multiple categories which cover different aspects of social enterprise such as innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and sustainability.

Researchers across all fields at HKUST have submitted applications in record numbers for this prize, from artificial intelligence and robotics, life and health, new materials and energy, advanced manufacturing and FinTech to AI robotics. A judging panel will select two winners per field for which each prize winner will receive a cash award of HK$2,000,000 along with certificates and trophies.

In a statement issued by the government, they expressed deep unease at Chow’s detention by Chinese authorities and appealed for foreign governments and organizations to respect international law, basic norms of human rights, and refrain from interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs. Additionally, Hong Kong has an excellent record in upholding human rights and rule of law.

The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize is one of the signature programs of Hong Kong Alliance for Technology and Innovation. It aims to inspire academic researchers in Hong Kong to explore innovative research ideas, create successful careers here while contributing to national and global development. Finalists will receive cash prizes, certificates and trophies. Candidates for fellowships must be principal authors of published articles related to Hong Kong’s development. Fellows interested in entering should submit their research in two forms – published articles as well as blinded abstracts (no more than 500 words each). The submission deadline is 1 January 2023 and participation is free of charge.

HK Prize is an international competition which honors scientists whose research has had a substantial effect on society. Open to researchers worldwide and selected by an impartial process without sponsorship or committee influence, winners of the prize receive both monetary awards as well as global recognition of their efforts.

The award’s logo and trophies combine two precious elements – a pearl and pierced jade amulet – representing joy, good fortune and longevity, drawing from traditional Chinese symbols of happiness and longevity. They also reflect its values – to promote physical activity for health benefits while cultivating passion for learning while stimulating a spirit of competition.

The Hong Kong Prize for Student Art is an annual competition open to enrolled secondary school students to showcase their artistic talent. Students must be nominated by their teachers before being judged by a panel and receiving monetary prizes; winning students also receive awards at their respective schools.

Veteran actor, martial artist and director Sammo Hung was presented with a lifetime achievement award on Sunday evening at a ceremony held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Sammo Hung reflected upon his early days filming before thanking family, friends, and admirers for supporting him during this award ceremony in Hong Kong and looking ahead to future successes there.

Donnie Yen and Benny Chan each won multiple awards at the 2020 Hong Kong Film Awards for their work in action thriller Raging Fire, one of the highest grossing box office releases that year. Raging Fire won in categories including best film, music and editing and made history at these awards by becoming among the most successful nominees ever seen here.

The winners of HK Prize 2024 have been revealed. Pakistani artist Sameen Agha’s marble sculpture A Home Is a Terrible Place to Love by depicting an apparently crumbling house captured human suffering beautifully and profoundly, according to judges. Hong Kong artist Michelle Fung’s mixed media piece Red Bean Stalk captures Hong Kong landscape with an evocative sense of loneliness while Filipino artist Demet won third prize with PPE Paint Palette Emulation which combined video with live painting techniques.

The Hong Kong Prize for Young People is an international award program created to encourage self-challenge and social responsibility through voluntary activities. It comprises bronze, silver and gold awards. Bronze and silver awards focus on service projects, skills training sessions, physical recreation expeditions while the gold award includes residential project tasks.

The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize is an annual merit-based award given in Hong Kong that honors outstanding scientists. The Board is responsible for reviewing and interpreting its articles of charter; suggesting important scientific fields for THE PRIZE; appointing members of Review Committee/Compliance Oversight Team/Nominate Expert Committee; setting nomination requirements; verifying results before final review approval, as well as administering THE PRIZE award.