The Hong Kong Prize is an annual award that honors scientists whose research has made a significant difference in society. Winners are chosen through an impartial process that excludes sponsorship or committee influence, receiving both monetary prizes as well as opportunities to conduct their studies in Hong Kong.
The winners of the HK Prize are chosen by an international panel of judges from different fields such as science, technology, medicine, business law education and culture. Finalists will be showcased at an exhibition at Hong Kong Arts Centre while being provided workshops from Hong Kong University’s expressive arts program as well as top-tier media coverage to expand their international visibility and gain top media coverage.
This prestigious competition honors high school students for their academic accomplishments, talents and extracurricular participation. Additionally, it recognizes leadership or community service. For eligibility consideration, nomination by teachers must occur for them to qualify. Interested parties can visit the competition website to gain more information regarding its rules and regulations.
Established in 1961, HKAYP fosters perseverance and an adventurous spirit among its young participants. Offering three levels of awards: Bronze, Silver and Gold; to earn these levels participants must participate in service activities or expeditions before working toward earning the Gold award, which involves four separate sections: services, skills development, physical recreation activities and residential project completion.
Hong Kong stands as a leading Asian center of research and innovation. Home to over 40,000 researchers at world-class institutions and facilities, and producing cutting-edge technologies. The HK Prize seeks to inspire both its scientific community and citizens in advance human knowledge through research.
Hong Kong scientists Thein Swee Lay and Stuart Orkin have won first prize in an international competition to find new ways of treating sickle cell disease, an inherited blood condition characterized by painful attacks. Their work highlights how basic discovery, disease research, translational medicine can make an enormous impactful change to patients lives.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Hong Kong Chapter has initiated the HK Prize as part of their commitment to developing future fraud examiners with an interest in Hong Kong. The Prize seeks to broaden HKU undergraduates’ professional horizon and equip them with essential expertise for fraud prevention, deterrence and investigation through its generous support from Bank of Hong Kong. Hong Kong will host the judging and award ceremony. The Board of Directors, Review Committee and Compliance Oversight Team shall be responsible for interpreting the articles of the Charter; suggesting important scientific research areas; appointing members of Review Committee and Compliance Oversight Team; fulfilling liaison/coordination duties between these bodies; performing evaluation activities; organizing interdepartmental academic events or science popularization events; as well as other related duties.