Hong Kong is an exciting international hub of culture and innovation, welcoming many talented artists who share their views of global change – socially, culturally, economically, technologically – through various art mediums. The Hong Kong Prize honors these contributions while showcasing their impactful effect on society.
This year’s competition theme was Our Changing World and participants were asked to explore this subject through art in their own individual ways. A record number of 102 artworks were received; of those 30 shortlisted entries offer diverse and insightful explorations of diversity, equity and inclusion both at home and abroad.
The 2023-2024 Goethe-Institut Hong Kong Prize Exhibition runs from 1 December 2023-14 January 2024 at Goethe-Gallery and Black Box Studio and admission is free. Selected works may also be sold to raise funds for their charitable refugee protection work; should you wish to purchase one, contact them directly via this form on a first come, first served basis.
At an awards ceremony held this year to recognize winners of this year’s Hong Kong Prize, winners were honored in presence of Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki and Dr Gabriel Leung, executive director, charities and community for Hong Kong Jockey Club (which sponsors these awards). Winners across 10 award categories ranged across disciplines spanning language to arts and culture with top winner China Daily senior reporter Kate Li Bingcun taking home four awards as well as two runners-up prizes for her three-piece culture series series.
Hongkong Prize not only offers financial prizes to writers but also provides them with exposure in the wider literary community. With strict rules and regulations that applicants must abide by before submitting entries, but the effort may pay off with fruitful careers in writing ahead of them.
The Hong Kong Science and Technology Prize is an independent merit-based award that recognizes scientific research with positive societal implications. Open to both individual researchers and teams of researchers alike, special consideration is given for work relating to artificial intelligence/robotics/life/health sciences/new materials/energy/advanced manufacturing/FinTech.
Each year, an expert panel reviews applications and selects winners. The overall winner receives both a cash award and certificate; runners-up will also be presented scholarships. In addition to monetary awards, The HK Prize encourages students to continue conducting research and development activities within Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Prize is presented by an independent panel of experts and awarded by the Hong Kong Film Workers Association. Nomination and voting processes are managed by association members – professionals from thirteen local film bodies who make nominations and votes count towards selection. Following selection, winners are honored at an awards ceremony and public event; in addition, young filmmakers who demonstrate exceptional artistic talent and professional skills receive special accolades at an awards ceremony and special public event. It is supported by Government of Hong Kong, Asia Television Forum and Asian Film Academy with prominent film industry figures serving on its judging panels.