Hongkong prize recognizes those who have done exceptional work in their careers and communities. Past winners include the founder of an NGO that shelters homeless adults and a professor credited with developing liquid biopsy technology that quickly detects cancer. The award also gives scientists access to top research facilities in the city. Some finalists have even risked their lives to advance freedom and justice for others.
The hongkong prize focuses on five areas: artificial intelligence and robotics, life and health, new materials and energy, advanced manufacturing, and fintech. The judging panel of experts from around the world selects outstanding scientific researchers to receive the prize. The goal of the hongkong prize is to inspire scientific researchers and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong to continue innovative exploration, build up a strong base in the area, serve the nation, and contribute to the world.
In addition to monetary prizes, the winner of the hongkong prize will be given an opportunity to conduct research in a number of Hong Kong universities and laboratories. This will allow them to expand their knowledge and make connections with international experts in their field. It also offers a chance to boost their career and increase their chances of finding employment.
Applicants must be a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and must have published at least one peer-reviewed article in their specialty. The article should focus on clinical studies (including prospective or retrospective clinical trials) and observational/epidemiological/basic science investigations, and should be relevant to Hong Kong and Asia specifically. Research in the form of reviews and letters to editors is not eligible.
Nine Hong Kong artists made the shortlist for this year’s Art Prize, a record for the competition’s history. Their works explore themes of honour and disgrace, such as Noormah Jamal’s Did the Seed Grow? painting, which depicts two figures sitting on a brick wall with vacant expressions. Proceeds from the auction will go to SAF’s Make It Better program, which provides expressive arts workshops for children in disadvantaged communities.
This year, the hongkong prize awarded $30,000 to Pakistani artist Sameen Agha for her sculpture A Home is Terrible Place to Love, which showed a home collapsing like a cardboard box. Other winners included Hong Kong painter Michelle Fung and Filipino artist Demet for their mixed media works Red Bean Stalk and Paint Palette Emulation, respectively.
If a winner’s behavior violates the provisions of the Charter, the HK Prize Board reserves the right to terminate the award and withdraw its prize money, certificate, and trophy. Moreover, the HK Prize Board has the right to take other measures according to the situation. It is hoped that the winners will respect the spirit of the Charter in the future and work together with the HK Prize Board to uphold the reputation of the award. HK Prize also encourages the winners to promote the values of the prize among their peers. This will help the winners to become global leaders in their fields and contribute to society.