Day: July 11, 2024

Hongkong Prize is one of Asia’s premier science awards and gives winners an unparalleled opportunity to conduct their research in one of the world’s vibrant science hubs. Past winners have included an individual using technology to assist homeless individuals as well as an artist exploring human rights themes through art.

This award aims to encourage academic researchers in Hong Kong, serving their nation, and making an impactful global contribution through innovative exploration. The competition covers five areas of research: artificial intelligence/robotics/life/health; new materials and energy; advanced manufacturing/FinTech. Experts from universities/researchers/industry will come together each year to select outstanding scientists/ teams within these fields for their outstanding scientific discoveries, groundbreaking scientific work that leads to applications/ innovations and overall excellence.

Hong Kong artists are vibrant centers of culture and creativity, reflecting their perspectives on global change through various art forms. This prize provides artists with recognition, support and encouragement in their creative works, arts projects or further studies; increased international visibility via top-tier media coverage as well as access to an amazing network of collaborators – this truly unique and exciting opportunity awaits!

Since its creation, this award has attracted submissions from both local and international artists alike. Shortlisted works were displayed at an award ceremony; winning artworks were then showcased for one year as an exhibition platform to share their talents with the general public and demonstrate Hong Kong’s diverse and varied visual talent pool.

As well as receiving the HK$30,000 prize money, each winning student will also enjoy additional perks such as travel to either the US or Japan, an internship with a professional organization, mentorship from a renowned artist and entry into Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. Furthermore, members of the public will have an opportunity to vote online for their favorite student art piece and win a public prize worth HK$4,000!

HKFA is part of Hong Kong Film Awards Association Ltd and managed by its board of directors, comprising representatives from thirteen professional film bodies in Hong Kong. Each year from January through March voting on eligible films takes place and winners for each category are determined by an adjudicators pool comprising professionals in film.

Diocesan Girls’ School student Au Yin-ming from Diocesan Girls’ School won the Student of the Year Award for her impressive achievements and contributions to society, in particular her dedication to climate change issues as well as leading extracurricular activities that promote sustainability such as setting up an eco-friendly company promoting sustainability. Additionally, she received the newly introduced Sustainability Advocate award. Other winners included a doctor using cellular reprogramming techniques to treat tumors as well as students advocating environmental protection at school.