Established in 2013, the annual hk Prize honors Hong Kong citizens for outstanding acts of self-sacrifice, charity, civic awareness and goodwill. Created as an award to recognize local unsung heroes and share their incredible stories with the general public, over 200 individuals and organisations have already been recognized by this prize since it first debuted four years ago!
The Hong Kong Prize winners are chosen from among 800 nominations by the public based on their genuine spirit of giving and acting for the benefit of others, such as overcoming personal challenges, community contribution, tenacious efforts in innovation for good or cultural preservation. The grand prize winner of the Hong Kong Prize receives HK$10,000 to pursue their dreams, with all five finalist receiving an additional award (HK$300-HK$2000-1-1000 and certificate).
Hong Kong athletes continue to thrive despite political upheaval in Hong Kong. Recently, Vivian Kong Man-wai and Cheung Ka-long won gold medals at Paris Games while swimmer Siobhan Haughey earned two bronzes – testaments of Hong Kong’s commitment in supporting local athletes on their quest for success.
Sergio Garcia strengthened his case for a Ryder Cup comeback by dominating LIV Golf Hong Kong and defeating South African Dean Burmester by three shots, with Phil Mickelson coming in third place.
Longines Hong Kong International Races and FWD Champions Day 2019 will offer prize pool of HK$118 Million, underscoring their club’s dedication to attracting top horses from around the globe. This record total prize pool marks Hong Kong as global leaders when it comes to horse racing events with total prize pools available.
MGM Discoveries Art Prize, a new contemporary art award sponsored by casino giant MGM, was recently given to South Korean artist Shin Min. For her installation ‘Ew! There’s Hair in My Food! ‘, on display at Art Basel Hong Kong 2018 Discoveries section. This piece delves deep into the realities of working women in high-pressure service and corporate sectors, using her own experiences to craft an intriguing piece. The judging panel noted that the piece “deftly reconstructs Luca Riva’s world, deftly merging art historical techniques with legal history scholarly approaches”. The winning artwork will be showcased at Art Basel Hong Kong next March; Antonia Carver of Art Jameel in Dubai UAE and Christopher K Ho of Asia Art Archive will judge.