The Hong Kong Prize (HKP) champions the mission of “Boosting Hong Kong and Serving the Country through Science”. Through recognizing outstanding scientific researchers, the HKP aims to foster more forward-looking scientists, promote scientific research in the community, and turn Hong Kong into an international technology hub.
The HKP review panel is responsible for making independent judgments and objective evaluations, taking into account the candidates’ academic achievements, the impact of their work on society, and the level of transformation of their achievements. Its members are professionals in their own fields and are able to make objective and fair assessments.
HKJC’s employees check, test, and measure all materials used in the draw process, from the boxes to the balls, on a regular basis, and they will never use the same set of balls for two consecutive draws. They also employ strict security measures for the safety of all prizes, and they are fully aware that they are responsible for the integrity of the prize draws.
Every year, the prize money for each of the five categories of the competition is boosted by 54% to provide greater prize money for the winners. This will continue until the minimum first prize is HK$8 million in 2024. HKJC’s management team believes that the extra prize money can encourage more people to support the Prize, thus contributing to society and further enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international centre of culture and innovation.
This year, the HK Prize has awarded over HK$40 million in prizes to over 1,500 outstanding students, including the Champion and the First Runner-up for each category, as well as the Second Runner-up. Winners will receive a cash prize and a trophy, and they will also be invited to join an exclusive art activity. Students may also apply for scholarships with Wharf to further their art studies.
In addition, HKJC has made extra efforts to boost the prize money of the Hong Kong Prize by topping up the prize money for the Triple Trio and Quartet pools, and increasing the jackpot reserve for all eight local race meetings during the Chinese New Year period.
The Hong Kong Museum of History and the Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture jointly organised a competition for school students to do study projects on HK’s history and culture. The 8th inter-school competition has come to a successful conclusion with the award ceremony held today. The winning projects are on display at the Museum of History. The public is welcome to visit and explore the remarkable research journey of these young scholars.