The Hongkong Prize recognizes individuals or organisations whose efforts have brought significant benefit to humanity, with each year’s theme reflecting current issues relevant to our global society. The total HK$3 Million Prize Money is divided among cash, an award certificate and the right for use of both its name and logo by its winner.
This year’s competition will explore Hong Kong’s history from various perspectives through “Honour and Disgrace”, and winners will be celebrated during an awards ceremony scheduled to take place late January.
Judges were impressed with this year’s winners as they demonstrated an exceptional ability to address controversial topics with creativity and engagement. Entries received praise for their use of language as well as appealing to readers from diverse backgrounds; furthermore, judges noted how each submission was well structured and balanced.
Hong Kong will send a relatively modest contingent to this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, but their athletes are highly talented and could still contend for medals. Hong Kong’s governing body will reward top finishers with at least $12m for gold, 6m for silver and 3m for bronze; athletes who win team events will receive twice that amount as awards.
Winners of the 8th Inter-School Study Project Competition on Hong Kong History and Culture were recently announced, to stimulate students’ interest in local history while encouraging them to learn about its relationship to contemporary society changes.
This year, 617 entries were submitted for consideration for this prize, with senior reporter Edith Lin and news editor Jeffie Lam from The South China Morning Post winning both categories – Best Scoop (for their work exposing unauthorised structures added to luxury homes) and Business News coverage of an ongoing dispute between an overseas-born Chinese citizen and his father).
Hong Kong journalists were recognized at the 2024 Hong Kong Newspaper Society News Awards, with South China Morning Post staff winning prizes in 11 categories; including taking home first prize for reporting on a controversy surrounding an Egyptian prince’s plans to open an office here.
Yoga teacher Ku, who spent only HK$20 on the lottery, claimed her win was due to hard work but felt it was unfair for only receiving 20.8 million in rewards after 60 days. She cited Basic Law Article 25 and 38 which guarantee equal citizens before the law and their freedom to gamble; however, Court of First Instance determined this case was without legal basis and found the winning ticket purchased in Macau; his identity has been protected for his protection. HK Phil would like to express our thanks for their support of this prestigious award by way of Hong Kong SAR Government Principal Patron Swire Group as well as music lovers from around the globe for helping make this eventful event!