The HK Prize and the Nobel Nominations
Hong Kong is well known for fostering science and innovation. It is one of the premier locations in Asia to start new businesses, drawing thousands to this vibrant city every year due to its thriving economy, high standard of living, freedom of expression, and diverse community life. Hong Kong hosts numerous awards designed to recognize entrepreneurship and creativity while encouraging a culture of excellence that helps make Hong Kong an excellent choice.
The HK Prize is an international scholarship program that honors high school students for their academic achievements and extracurricular activities, helping them build global perspective along the way. Sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited and open to young researchers worldwide. Winners not only receive monetary prizes but can access Hong Kong’s premier research facilities as well as gain international exposure through this opportunity.
US lawmakers have nominated six Hong Kong activists as “ardent champions of human rights”. This list includes media mogul Jimmy Lai, publisher of Apple Daily and Stand News; Tiananmen vigil organizer Chow Hang-tung; former journalist Gwyneth Ho; Joshua Wong (leader of Umbrella Movement 2014); as well as pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai. All have suffered persecution by government, so this prize provides them with an excellent chance to increase their profile internationally while receiving recognition internationally.
On November 12th, Hong Kong Prize winners will be honored at a special ceremony in Hong Kong – marking the first time since moving online during Covid-19 pandemic that this event takes place physically. Hosted by Newspaper Society of Hong Kong and featuring 617 entries from Chinese- and English-language newspapers within Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Prize offers emerging writers an invaluable opportunity to build their reputation and raise cultural awareness of Hong Kong. While competition can be fierce and talent is required to compete successfully, rewards can be substantial – it is crucial that applicants read all rules and regulations prior to applying.
So much so, that the competition now attracts thousands of applicants each year and is one of the most renowned award programs in Asia. Judges for the Hong Kong Prize look for companies with innovative concepts, an emphasis on creativity and commercial viability as well as high moral standards and community involvement.
If you are curious to learn more about the Hong Kong Prize, head over to its official website for more details. It will provide a thorough breakdown of competition rules and application procedures so you can determine whether this opportunity suits you – if that is indeed the case then why wait?! Apply and good luck!