hk prize is an award given to a person or organisation for achievements in the field of science and technology innovation. The prize is awarded by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The winner receives a cash award and an official certificate. The award ceremony is held annually. It is open to the public and attended by celebrities, representatives of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and other invited guests. The award aims to honour the achievements of researchers in the field of science and technology, encourages research in innovative areas and enhances the visibility of Hong Kong scientific research around the world.
In a letter submitted to the Nobel Peace Prize committee, US senators Ben Cardin and Marco Rubio praised protesters like Wong and Nathan Law as “extraordinary leaders with civic courage and extraordinary leadership, unwavering commitment to a peaceful Hong Kong in which its autonomies and democratic aspirations are respected.” The pair also added that their activism represented an example of humanity’s collective desire for peace.
The HKJC has raised its prize money across all races next season, ensuring that every grade of racing from Class 1 to Griffin will carry extra prizes. The total prize pool has increased by nearly 90% in the past 10 years, and will top HK$10 million for the first time this year. The Club has also lifted Group 2 and 3 prize money, increasing them by 5.3% and 5.4% respectively.
Athletes who win a medal in the Olympics will also get double their payouts. For example, Singaporean kitesurfer Maximilian Maeder stands to earn a record-breaking HK$9 million prize if he wins a gold medal for his country in Paris. This is the highest amount ever paid to a single athlete, surpassing the previous record set by a French cyclist in 2014.
The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize champions the mission of “Boosting Hong Kong and Serving the Country through technology”, with the aim of attracting global top science talent, nurturing forward-looking scientists and building Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub. Each of the five prize winners have contributed to expanding the horizons of science possibilities for humanity.
In order to ensure the fairness of the prize draw, employees with HKJC’s security and customer service departments will check all materials used for the draw on a regular basis, including the boxes, balls, and the drawing machine. The results of the draw will also be verified by a third party.
The Secretariat of the prize is operated by the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre, and is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Board and Review Committee, coordinating with the Compliance Oversight Team and the Sponsoring Agencies, organizing and managing evaluation activities, holding interdisciplinary academic activities and science popularization activities. The Secretariat has a multidisciplinary team with expertise in legal, finance, auditing and management. It carries out its duties under the supervision of the Chairman of the Selection Board and the Trustees.
