hongkong prize
The HK Prize is awarded for studies that demonstrate innovative ideas and initiatives to strengthen Hong Kong’s future role on the world stage through international cooperation. Winners will receive a cash award of up to HK$10,000, an opportunity to present their research at an international conference in Hong Kong and participation in a mentoring programme.
During this turbulent time for Hong Kong, it is more important than ever to stand up for our values and fight for our freedoms. That’s why we’re proud to support the work of five Hong Kongers nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize this year: Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan, Gwyneth Ho and Joshua Wong. Their fervent dedication to protecting freedoms in Hong Kong and campaigning for democracy has earned them the admiration of global scholars.
Hong Kong’s arts practitioners are energetic centres of culture and creativity that reflect the views of residents on global change through various art forms. They are also catalysts of social innovation, contributing to the development of local society through their creative work and arts projects. The HK Prize offers them recognition, support and encouragement, as well as increased visibility through top-tier media coverage.
This year, nine artists made it onto the shortlist of the HK Prize – an all-time high – including Noormah Jamal’s Did the Seed Grow? painting, which explores the themes of honour and disgrace. Proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to SAF’s Make It Better program, which provides expressive arts workshops for disadvantaged children.
BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize champions the mission of “Boosting Hong Kong and Serving the Country through Technology”, with a view to attracting global top science talent, nurturing forward-looking scientists and together building Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub. The HK Prize is open to outstanding scientific researchers from Hong Kong or institutions established in Hong Kong and located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with one reward field per prize category (excluding research grants). Each prize should not be given to more than 5 persons or teams each year.
The HK Prize was established in 2006 by friends and students of Professor Wang Gungwu, the former Vice-Chancellor of The University of Hong Kong. It aims to encourage the study of Hong Kong history and its unique historical status from different perspectives. A donation of approximately HK$100,000 has been received to date, which will be used for the prize fund. The remaining amount will be used as a capital fund for the prize-winning project. The selection of the winners will be based on criteria set out in the charter of the award, and decisions made by the Board will be final. The charter is designed to promote a scientific and standardized management of the award, while ensuring its independence and impartiality. It also sets out a code of conduct and ethical principles for all involved in the review process. The HK Prize is overseen by a Board, a Review Committee and a Compliance Oversight Team.