The HK Prize and Other Awards
The hk prize is one of Asia’s most sought-after awards, drawing thousands of applicants annually. This non-governmental merit-based award celebrates scientific research with global impact and encourages young scientists to pursue careers in science. Winners receive both a monetary prize and the opportunity to conduct their research in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Top Brand Awards aims to give recognition to outstanding brands established by Hong Kong companies, to encourage them to strive for excellence and promote the quality of local products both locally and internationally. The winners are awarded the title “Hong Kong Top Brand” or “Hong Kong Premier Brand”, and those with continuous superior performance may be conferred the “Hong Kong Brand Champion”.
Five Hongkongers have been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize — Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan, Gwyneth Ho and Joshua Wong. Their fervent dedication to safeguarding freedoms in Hong Kong and campaigning for democracy led them to this prestigious award, the Nobel Committee said.
A number of notable names from the world of music have been honoured this year, including Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil). The ensemble received a Gramophone Classical Music Award – considered the Oscars of classical music – for its complete recording of Wagner’s Ring Cycle on Naxos Records last October.
Another notable HK prize is the ICAS Book Prize 2023 Best Article on Global Hong Kong Studies, organised and sponsored by the Society for Hong Kong Studies (SHKS). The SHKS has been the organizer of the International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) since 1997, a unique platform that brings scholars, civil society representatives and practitioners from around the world to interact and exchange ideas.
HK Student Prize is one of the most popular high school competitions, rewarding students for their academic achievements, talent and extracurricular participation. Students must be nominated by their teachers, with the winners receiving a hefty sum of money and perks.
In addition, the HK Student Prize will support the development of the finalists by providing them with access to world-class facilities at Hong Kong University, as well as an expansive network of potential collaborators. This is in line with the prize’s aim to contribute to the development of Hong Kong’s scientific innovation and its global impact.
The HK Student Prize will be held on 15 September this year at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, with the winning students receiving cash prizes worth up to HK$30,000 and additional scholarships. Interested students can apply online from now until 16 September. The competition is open to all enrolled secondary school students in Hong Kong. The finalists will be selected by a panel of judges, with each applicant being judged on his or her essay and video entry, as well as a short interview. The final results will be announced on 30 September. More details can be found on the HK Student Prize website.