The Hong Kong Prize aims to encourage research into different aspects of Hong Kong’s unique historical development and its relationships with China, Asia and the world. Students will conduct research on the theme of their choice, and write a report which will be assessed on its relevance to the subject, the systematic use of collected materials, objectivity in analysis and citations.

This year, a total of HK$4 million worth of prizes are up for grabs for both local residents and tourists, including round-trip flight tickets from Cathay Pacific, supermarket vouchers, luxury hotel breaks and even iPhones! To participate, simply visit the World of Winners splash page starting March 1 for your chance to win. Participants are selected in three waves – Southeast Asian residents will be the first to get their hands on a ticket, followed by mainland Chinese applicants and international candidates.

In her long and illustrious career, Hong Kong-born athlete Kong Yin has achieved remarkable success in both sport and academics. Her determination in pursuing her goals has seen her compete at four Olympic Games, as well as pursue an undergraduate degree at Stanford University in the US and a master’s at Renmin University of China. In her spare time, she has also authored several books and been involved in charity work.

This award honours the scientific achievements of Hong Kong-based scientists and researchers for their significant contributions to humanity and to the advancement of science. In addition to the monetary prize, winners will have access to Hong Kong’s premier research facilities for six months, where they can collaborate with scientists from around the world and experience cutting-edge scientific research in a city that has produced many Nobel laureates.

Founded in memory of a teacher’s passion for history and belief that every student should have a deep understanding of the city, this prize is designed to foster interest in Hong Kong’s historical background among students. In order to qualify for the competition, students must be enrolled in a secondary school and nominated by their teachers. They must submit their artworks online before the submission deadline.

The judges of the hongkong prize have chosen 20 student artists to be shortlisted for this year’s event. The winning artist will be awarded a judge’s prize of HK$8,000, while HK$20,000 will be awarded to their school. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in May. P>Samen Agha from Pakistan won the $30,000 Grand Prize for her sculpture A Home is a Terrible Place to Love, which depicts a house that appears to be dismantling itself. Another shortlisted artist is Michelle Fung from Hong Kong for her mixed media piece Red Bean Stalk. Noormah Jamal from Pakistan also made the shortlist for her painting Did the Seed Grow?, an acrylic-on-canvas work that depicts two figures with vacant expressions.