Hong Kong prize
The controversial film Ten Years scooped the top prize at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, despite its short cinema release and a row with Beijing over its portrayal of the semi-autonomous city. The drama’s vignettes capture residents’ worst fears for the future of Hong Kong as the Chinese government tightens its grip on the territory. It is the first time that a movie has won the best film prize in the city’s history, and the award was accompanied by a HK$10,000 cash prize and an engraved trophy.
In a move to promote the city’s scientific research, BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize was launched in 2022. The HK$2 million award was created to honour scientists whose discoveries have significant societal ramifications and encourage forward thinking scientific leadership in Hong Kong. The independent merit-based prize was conceived by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, with the help of experts in four areas of scientific research: artificial intelligence/robotics; life/health sciences; physical science materials; and advanced manufacturing/FinTech. The winning scientists will receive an engraved trophy, a cheque of HK$1 million and access to local research facilities.
Another major accolade was handed out at the Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2024, which was held on May 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong. Pakistani artist Sameen Agha won the Grand Prize for her sculptural work A Home is a Terrible Place to Love. The piece, made from red marble, depicts a house being dismantled. Other winners included Chinese painter Xie Yanyu and Philippine artist Demet, who won the Public Vote and PPE prizes respectively.
A new competition is launching for Hong Kong students who are interested in studying the region’s unique historical development. The Hong Kong History Prize was established in 1996 by friends and students of Professor John D. Young, who believed that a complete education should include a thorough study of local history. The competition provides students with an incentive to explore diverse historical aspects of Hong Kong and raise awareness of the city’s rich heritage.
The competition is supported by the Hong Kong SAR Government and Principal Patron, the Swire Group, as well as the Hong Kong Phil’s international supporters from all over the world. The award ceremony will also include a performance of Wagner’s Ring Cycle by the HK Phil, who have just completed an ambitious four-year project to record and perform the cycle.
The prize is open to all enrolled secondary school students in Hong Kong. Participants are required to be nominated by their teachers and must submit their works before the deadline. The judges’ scores will be used to determine the final selection of winners. Winners can collect their prizes by producing the award notification letter and their Hong Kong Identity Document for identity verification. For more information, please visit our T&Cs page. Thank you for your support. We wish you all the best!