The Hong Kong Prize is an award for exemplary work in the field of journalism. The winners are awarded a sum of money to be used for the production of an investigative or explanatory report on a topic of significance to the local community. The winner receives an engraved gold medal, a trophy and a certificate. The prize is awarded annually by the Hong Kong Press Association. Applicants must be working journalists at a local newspaper, magazine or radio station. The submission deadline is 31 August.
The winners are chosen based on a number of factors, including their writing style, journalistic technique and overall impact. The judges also take into account the degree of difficulty and the quality of research. Up to 20 awards may be made each year, with the maximum award amounting to HK$5,000 per article. Applicants must submit a copy of their published full article and a separate blinded abstract via email.
In addition to the main prizes, the finalists of this year’s competition are also competing for the People’s Choice Award, which will see the winning entry broadcast on TVB and online, and be considered for the HKU Foundation Publication Award. The winning entries will be selected by a panel of judges, comprising experts from the industry and the academic world.
A spokesman for the HKJC said that all aspects of the draw are reviewed and scrutinised on a regular basis. Employees with HKJC’s security and customer service departments are responsible for the meticulous testing of all materials involved in the draw, from boxing to transport. The balls used in the draw are weighed and examined by X-Ray on a regular basis. The draw machine is also locked in a safe after each draw.
In the past 40 years, the Mark Six draw has brought hope and fortune to countless people, bringing great benefits to society through the proceeds of lottery duty and the Prize Fund. The club hopes that this year’s draw will once again help countless people in need, and inspire young people to be change makers with a passion for solving complex social and global issues.
This year’s event will feature a stimulating Fireside Chat moderated by Adriel Chan, Vice Chair of Hang Lung Properties. Two HLMA past winners, Dr Owen H Ko, 2004 HLMA winner and Assistant Dean (Research), Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Ms Ewina Pun, 2012 HLMA winner and doctoral candidate at Brown University, will share their research journeys with the audience. The Shaw Laureates will also be introduced in a special exhibition at the venue to allow audiences to explore their groundbreaking contributions. The ceremony will also honour the prestigious accolades of the finalists in this year’s HLMA competition and celebrate its remarkable legacy of empowering young STEAM talent.