The hk prize is an international award given to scientists whose research has had significant impact on society. It is open to scientists worldwide and chosen through a rigorous process free from sponsorship or committee influence. HK Prize winners receive both monetary awards and recognition worldwide for their work.
In the past, scientists from Hong Kong have won the prestigious prize including microbiologist Gregory Winter and chemical engineer Michael Levitt. The award also recognises the contribution of democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong, notably Joshua Wong, who was recently charged with subversion by Beijing for peacefully advocating political change.
The 2024 HK Prize results were announced at a ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel on May 17. Artist Sameen Agha from Pakistan won the $30,000 Grand Prize for her sculpture A Home is a Terrible Place to Love, which was carved out of red marble. Other winners included Michelle Fung, who won the Women’s Art Prize with her mixed-media piece Red Bean Stalk, and Demet from the Philippines, who won the Public Vote Prize with his PPE, Paint Palette Emulation.
Justice Centre Hong Kong began the HK Prize in 2022 to ensure no migrant is left behind on the path to protection, justice and a decent life. They aim to empower and mobilize all sectors of the community to work together to provide holistic services that address the needs of migrant people. This year’s HK Prize theme, Our Changing World, encourages submissions in various media that explore aspects of global evolution.
Hong Kong’s best filmmaking talent gathered for the 2020 Hong Kong Film Awards, which saw Benny Chan pick up a host of prizes for his action thriller Raging Fire starring Donnie Yen. The movie’s music, editing, and action choreography won awards, making it one of the most awarded films in Hong Kong history.
The Patrick Sham Zhu Kezhen Prize Trust Fund was established with a donation from the estate of Mr. Patrick Sham in memory of his late wife, Mrs. Zhu Kezhen. The Prize, which consists of a cash award and a certificate, is presented annually to a student engaging in undergraduate or post-graduate research in meteorology and related subjects at a tertiary institution in Hong Kong.
The Young Fellows Scientific Research (YSR) Award was founded by the Academy to recognize excellence in clinical practice and research among young Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. The Award aims to encourage and motivate young Fellows to pursue excellence in clinical practice and research by rewarding the most outstanding YSR papers published in the past ten years. Nominations for the Award will be made by the Executive Committee of the Academy from time to time. The awardee will receive an engraved medal and a cash prize. Only Fellows who are not older than 30 at the time of application are eligible for the award. The Award will not be conferred to any person a second time. The details of the award and nomination procedures are available on the YSR Award page.