The HK Prize – Celebrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Through the Power of Art
The HK Prize is an international award that honors scientists whose research has had a substantial effect on society. Open to researchers worldwide and chosen impartially without sponsorship or committee influence, winners are presented both monetary prizes as well as an opportunity for their work to be showcased around the world.
HK Prize is an exciting competition that recognizes Hong Kong’s innovative spirit and encourages innovators to submit proposals for creating an Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme here – this would support Hong Kong as an international hub for development cooperation while helping the government deliver on global development commitment.
This year, HK Prize is celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion through art. Submissions can come from photography to paintings; finalist submissions will be judged by an independent panel and honored at an event hosted by Justice Centre Hong Kong, EU Office in Hong Kong & Macao as well as Goethe-Institut Hong Kong.
Finalists in the Hong Kong Prize competition not only stand to win cash prizes but can also hope for shopping vouchers and F&B perks. It is essential that before entering any contest entries it is read the rules and regulations carefully; any violations could disqualify you from taking part and wining any of them!
The Hong Kong Prize’s judging criteria takes into account elements like an impactful scientist contribution, technological innovation and transformation, social or economic value creation as well as any social/economic benefit created. The award is divided into three categories – Life & Health; New Materials & Energy; and Advanced Manufacturing with up to five persons or teams receiving awards per category. Their winning research will also be published in a special issue of Science Technology & Innovation journal.
This year marks a first: for the inaugural time ever, the Hong Kong Prize has been bestowed upon researchers who have worked in China, making it one of the most prestigious prizes in Asia. Additionally, individuals and teams were recognized in a single category; winners were selected from among 83 nominations submitted in 2023.
2023 HK Prize nominees included activists fighting for freedom and democracy – many arrested or jailed as they championed their cause; community service initiatives like sheltering homeless adults; media that revealed stories of injustice. Matt Haldane, Dylan Butts and Xinmei Shen won merit in Business News Writing (English) category with their October piece about Hong Kong’s difficulties becoming a cryptocurrency hub, while News Editor Eric Ng took second place with his November report about obstacles hindering Hong Kong’s first carbon credit trading market, Core Climate.