The Hong Kong Prize is a merit-based award designed to recognize scientific research with significant societal impacts, and is open to individuals or institutions residing within the Greater Bay Area of Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong whose research has been applied and transformed with real economic value. The prize’s aim is to promote science and technology with high social impacts while strengthening Hong Kong’s competitiveness in global scientific communities.
At an annual awards ceremony, the winners of the hk prize are revealed. Judges include representatives from Hong Kong government and sponsoring enterprises as well as celebrities; prize money is provided by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.
This year, the judges selected an impressive array of works that explore diversity and equity through innovative means. Winning artworks ranged from exploring how aging effects people to considering globalization’s effects on Hong Kong. Furthermore, judges were impressed with each piece’s craftsmanship.
HK Prize recognizes both outstanding artists and scholars of Hong Kong studies from all around the world, inviting both students and faculty from every school around to compete. Winners receive both monetary prizes as well as opportunities to conduct research at some of Hong Kong’s premier facilities; it provides them with international exposure while expanding their network.
hk Prize, one of Asia’s premier competitions, draws thousands of applicants each year and features an international panel of judges consisting of scholars, journalists and businesspeople from around the globe who select winning entries. It has been described as “an outstanding platform for international recognition and networking opportunities”.
Winners of the hk prize are selected through an impartial process without sponsorship or committee influence, based on an impartial selection process without influence from sponsors or committees. Awards are given out across three categories – Life & Health, New Materials & Energy and Advanced Manufacturing; five winners from each will receive awards; however, the Board of the hk Prize holds the power to deny prizes, withdraw certificates or take action against awardees who violate provisions in its Charter.
This year’s HK Prize nominations included activists fighting for freedom and democracy – some who have even been arrested or detained as they take up their cause – as well as those working towards social justice initiatives, like providing shelter to homeless adults. All nominees demonstrate how the human spirit triumphs despite all odds; winners will be announced in March; you can follow their progress online.