The Hong Kong Prize writing competition offers exciting and lucrative writing competition for writers in Hong Kong. Though adherence to all rules may prove challenging, successful contestants could find themselves among the top ten finalist list and enjoy financial prizes, shopping vouchers or F&B benefits at awards ceremonies held throughout Hong Kong. Failure to do so could result in disqualification.
According to South China Morning Post, nominations for the Hong Kong Prize came from around the globe by scientists, universities and innovative enterprises. Winners may receive cash prizes and attend seminars and research internships at universities and laboratories throughout Hong Kong as an additional bonus – creating an opportunity to collaborate with top researchers while expanding international exposure.
Nominees were selected based on several criteria, including the importance of research to world civilisation and society harmony; its impact and significance for business and economic development; as well as potential impact on medical care and healthcare. Some nominated scientists have already been awarded Nobel Prizes in their fields while others lead global research trends that influence scientific progress worldwide.
In its statement, the Hong Kong Prize noted that this year’s nominees have shown “honorable spirits and resilience” when faced with challenges, acting as honorable ambassadors of Hong Kong and humanity while standing for freedom, democracy and human rights.
It is vital that the international community continues to acknowledge their efforts and support them, which is why the hk Prize serves as an honorable platform for those who stand up for their beliefs and ideals.
As China continues to suppress freedoms, the Hong Kong Prize has become more essential than ever before. Not only should scientists whose works contribute significantly to world peace and civilisation receive this prize but so should individuals who advocate for democracy values regardless of nationality.
The Hong Kong Prize is Hong Kong’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes in journalism, established by the newspaper society in 1954. Each year it honours outstanding reporting, writing, photography and design achievements while raising professional standards.
News Reporting category winners included production editor Matt Haldane and reporters Dylan Butts and Xinmei Shen, who earned first runner-up for their joint piece about Hong Kong’s challenges in becoming a cryptocurrency hub in October 2023. Senior designer Emilio Rivera received merit for his piece about Bailu from September 2023 – one of 24 solar terms on China’s lunar calendar.
HK Prize winners will be revealed during an awards ceremony in June, and will receive not only a monetary prize but also access to Hong Kong’s premier research facilities and an opportunity to collaborate with Nobel-prize winning scientists. Furthermore, they will be invited to attend a two-day forum about future science in October in Hong Kong.