The Hong Kong Prize and Other Asian Writing Contests

Hong Kong Prize is an esteemed writing contest offering cash rewards to winners, media exposure, and possible future writing opportunities. Before entering, authors should read all rules and regulations carefully in order to avoid making errors that could potentially lead to litigation issues. The Hongkong Prize is open to both professional and self-taught artists in Hong Kong, and serves to highlight its wide-ranging artistic expressions. Winning artwork will be showcased at Art Gallery of Hong Kong while finalists will be selected by a panel of judges; then in late December the winner of this prestigious contest will be notified. Hongkong Prize recipients in the past have included journalists who exposed human rights abuses and activists risking their lives for freedom of speech, among many others. The award serves as a way of honoring their contributions to society; selection processes are conducted independently from sponsors or personal agendas. Winners of the Hongkong Prize will receive both a monetary award and an opportunity to showcase their work at an awards ceremony in Beijing. It provides young writers an invaluable chance to gain exposure and make connections among writers; don’t hesitate to submit an application if interested! BOCHK HK Science and Technology Innovation Prize Each year, the BOCHK HK Science and Technology Innovation Prize awards scientists who have conducted scientific research that has had direct social ramifications, helping advance their careers in one of Asia’s foremost science hubs. A judging panel will evaluate candidates based on scientific excellence as well as how it applies to real world issues; furthermore, winners will have an opportunity to interact with young scientists at an annual science fair across Mainland China and Hong Kong. HK Young Fellows Scientific Research Prize Each year, the Hong Kong Young Fellows Scientific Research Prize recognizes outstanding scientific research conducted by young fellows of the Academy of Medicine. To be considered for this prize, articles must have been original and peer-reviewed; case reports (with at least 3 cases), reviews or letters to editors will not be considered for consideration. The Hong Kong Prize is an independent merit-based award that honors scientific research with societal benefits, with no personal sponsorship or vested interests involved in its selection process. Previous recipients have included journalists exposing human rights abuses, activists fighting for democracy in their countries and researchers who invented liquid biopsy to detect cancer faster. This award recognizes their contributions while encouraging more people to get involved; its aim is also to recognize them and inspire more action to take place; its winner will become part of Hong Kong’s world-class science and technology ecosystem and have access to top research facilities enabling them to serve society and advance humanity – serving society while progressing humanity forward!