The HK Prize 2017

HK Prize is renowned in Asia as one of the premier scientific competitions, drawing thousands of applications annually from around the region. Rewarding young scientists with both monetary prize and the opportunity to conduct research in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Prize is an independent non-governmental merit-based award established in 2016 to recognize research with global impact, while inspiring young scientists to pursue careers in science. The prize was initiated jointly by communities of scientists in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

This year’s Hong Kong Prize offers over $1 Million in prize money to winners and runners-up alike. The overall winner takes home HK$500,000; runners up and honorable mentions can expect cash awards of HK$100,000, HK$50,000 and HK$20,000 respectively.

At an award ceremony held on Sunday evening in Hong Kong, competition winners and finalists received prizes at an award ceremony. Aaron Kwok was recognized for his performance in police thriller Port of Call while Jessie Li took home top actress honors. Veteran performer Sammo Hung also received a lifetime achievement award at this event.

Notable prizes in this competition include the main prize of $1 Million as well as six other awards worth approximately $200,000. Winners for these awards are selected by an independent panel of experts; with this process overseen by the organizing committee.

Since 2000, the Hong Kong Prize has awarded more than HK$50 million in awards to young researchers, students, and companies who have shown excellence in innovative research in Hong Kong. The prize is one of Asia’s largest monetary awards designed to encourage youth into research as a field of professional interest.

The Hong Kong Prize is open to all Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above who reside in Hong Kong. Students wishing to enter must first be nominated by their teachers and must meet criteria that include academic achievements and extracurricular participation, leadership potential and active engagement in social service activities. The award also acknowledges those who demonstrate passion for helping others.

This year’s Hong Kong Prize is dedicated to George B. Endacott, who was instrumental in reestablishing the History Department after World War II and served as lecturer and senior lecturer until his retirement in 1962. Friends and students of the department raised a fund in his honour in order to establish this award, given to a third year student with an outstanding record in History among those taking at least 48 credits in that subject – to commemorate his commitment to Hong Kong history; its prize fund has increased annually due to increased expenses associated with award presentation costs!