Hong Kong’s prize winners are celebrated for their achievements in many fields, including the arts, business, health, science, education and public service. These people have made a real difference in the lives of locals and also contributed to the progress of their respective industries. Some of them have received national recognition as well.
The HK Global Development Prize is an award given to individuals and organizations with innovative ideas that contribute to Hong Kong’s international development efforts and shape its role on the world stage. Applicants can win up to HK$100,000 in cash and also a chance to meet with key development partners.
This year, the prize was awarded to a total of eight applicants. The winning submissions were deemed to have made the most significant contribution towards the promotion of sustainable development in Hong Kong. The shortlisted candidates were selected by a jury panel consisting of representatives from various sectors and professional organisations.
Hong Kong’s Mark Six lottery celebrates its 40th anniversary this week, with a special draw set to take place on January 30. The top prize of HK$10 million is shared by 12 tickets, with each taking home a share of the HK$1,215,620 jackpot.
The prizes are given to students in secondary schools and higher learning institutions who excel in both academics and extra-curricular activities. The winner of the Hong Kong prize in History will receive a scholarship of $1,000 per month for an academic year to support their research on history. The award is named in honour of the late Dr John D. Young, who donated a generous sum to establish the prize.
At this year’s Hong Kong News Awards, the China Daily took home a record-breaking 17 accolades in different categories, including reporting, writing, photography and design. The winning streak is the newspaper’s best single-year tally to date.
Among the winning entries was a three-part series by Shadow Li in which she delved into the life of the silver-haired generation. It won the first prize in the Best News Reporting category, while its author also clinched the merit award. Another work by William Xu, entitled “How secure are buildings over 50 years old?,” earned him the first runner-up in the same category.
The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize champions the mission of “Boosting Hong Kong and Serving the Country through technology”. Through recognizing outstanding scientific researchers and teams in five fields, the prize seeks to inspire a new generation of scientists by rewarding excellence, encouraging them to continue exploring and persevering in their pursuit for innovation and building Hong Kong into an internationally renowned science and technology hub under the “one country, two systems” principle. The prize is supported by the HKSAR Government and the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. The judging committee includes experts from prestigious universities, and representatives from relevant professional societies and companies. The winner is announced in September.