hk prize is a website for listing and promoting scientific, technological and innovation achievements of local professionals and organisations, as well as their transformative impact. The award makes use of a scientific and objective review process that considers candidates’ contributions, the quality of their work, the transformational value created, and the potential to contribute to sustainable development.
A total of HK$5 million in bonus prize money will be added to Group 1 contests at 2024 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races and 2025 FWD Champions Day, increasing the prize money pool for those events to a combined total of HK$126 million, one of the highest in the world. The extra funds will help to address the imbalance in horse population structure, especially among higher-class and middle-distance races.
Veteran actor Patrick Tse received the lifetime achievement award for his role as a hitman-turned-noodle maker in black comedy Time at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, becoming the oldest best actor winner ever at 85. Tse, who starred in more than 100 films and is known for his comical performances, was honoured onstage with a standing ovation from the audience.
Israel’s Abraham Ancer clinched the top prize of $4 million at the final round of 2024 LIV Golf Hong Kong, beating Paul Casey and Cameron Smith on a four-way play-off at the Hong Kong Golf Club’s Fanling course. Ancer became the first player to win the tournament twice and joins former US champions Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy on the list of all-time leading champions in a career that has also included three major titles and five top-10 finishes at the PGA Championship.
Fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai, foilist Edgar Cheung Ka-long and swimmer Siobhan Haughey all won HK$6 million for their gold medals at the Paris Olympics. The Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme offers HK$6 million for any Olympic gold medallist, while silver and bronze medallists receive HK$3 million each.
In other news, the HK Students Prize for Photography has opened for entries until September 16, with secondary school students from around the city encouraged to take part by their teachers. Interested students can enter up to three artworks, and the Judges Prize of HK$8,000 will be awarded to the submission with the most judges’ votes.
The HK Global Development Prize is a HK$5,000 competition gathered from innovative ideas on how to promote Hong Kong’s international development efforts and shape its role on the global stage. The winning team will have the opportunity to present their ideas to key stakeholders in the development sector, including representatives of Hong Kong government agencies and the sponsoring enterprise. Click here to find out more about the prize and how you can participate.