HK Prize is one of the most popular high school contests in Asia, offering cash prizes and internship opportunities. It also helps students develop their academic and professional skills while enhancing their confidence in making judgements. The judging panel is made up of professors and professionals from prestigious universities in Hong Kong and China. Its members have diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting the contest’s values.
The winners of hk prize will receive a cash prize and will be able to conduct their research in Hong Kong. This non-governmental merit-based prize celebrates science with global impact and encourages young scientists to pursue careers in science. It attracts thousands of applications every year. Students are required to be nominated by their teachers in order to be considered for the prize.
The South China Morning Post’s infographics team won four prizes at the Asian Media Awards 2024 in Singapore, including gold for “Uncovering Hong Kong’s secret land grab”. The piece, created by designers Rocio Marquez and Davies C. Surya, uses maps, videos, illustrations and photography to show how the wealthy are buying land without official approval.
Five Hongkongers have been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for their fervent dedication to protecting freedoms in the semi-autonomous city and campaigning for democracy. The five were chosen by a committee of global scholars for their work in areas such as human rights, environmental conservation, and promoting freedom and peace. They are Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan, Gwyneth Ho and Joshua Wong.
In a separate development, the Freedom Club, a Hong Kong-based organization founded by journalists and lawyers, has decided to suspend its activities over fears that it could put prize winners at risk of arrest under the city’s new national security laws and revived colonial-era sedition legislation. The move has sparked an outcry from civil liberties groups and media activists.
Winners of HK Prize will be able to benefit from increased international visibility and top-tier media coverage, world-class facilities at Hong Kong University, access to an expansive network of potential collaborators, as well as funding for shortlisted artworks and expressive arts programmes. In addition, winning scientists and research teams will be able to leverage the resources of the Hong Kong Science Park, the leading science park in the Greater Bay Area and the world. The operation of BOCHK SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PRIZE will be carried out in line with the Charter and ensure that the review process is performed professionally, objectively and fairly, and no organization or individual shall exert undue influence on the assessment procedure. The winners should support the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and hold high social morality and professional ethics.