The Hong Kong Prize is one of the world’s premier writing competitions, drawing thousands of entrants each year. Winners receive both monetary rewards and the opportunity to exhibit their work during an awards ceremony – this can help them establish themselves in the industry and increase their chances of landing writing jobs. It is crucial that before submitting an entry you review all contest rules carefully to ensure it abides with all guidelines set out by them and that your submission meets with fairness.
This year, 78 prizes were handed out across various categories of reporting, writing, photography, design and news video production. Copy editor James Cook won second runner-up in the Best Headline category with his innovative headline detailing Hong Kong’s efforts to boost public and private electric vehicle adoption. HKAI’s logo, expressed both on their awards design as well as trophy awarded winners, juxtaposes two precious elements: a pearl and jade amulet which symbolizes that people can thrive despite difficult circumstances.
Hong Kong also saw other winners, such as an esteemed microbiologist from the University of Hong Kong who received the Future Science Prize in Chemistry, and a team of scientists who created a novel technology that can make HIV treatment drugs more effective. Their prize also allows them to access some of Hong Kong’s premier research facilities as well as participate in seminars and internships.
Five Hongkongers were nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, including activists working toward democracy in their nations and the founder of a non-profit organisation providing shelter to homeless adults. The logo for the Hong Kong Prize – expressed through its award trophy design – shows an intertwined pearl and jade amulet symbolising human resilience against any challenge or obstacle that comes its way.
This year’s Hong Kong Prize recognizes the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s achievement of successfully performing and recording Wagner’s Ring Cycle over four years with support from HKSAR Government and Principal Patron the Swire Group, marking a key moment in classical music development in Hong Kong and beyond.