The HK prize is awarded to individuals and organisations with ideas on how Hong Kong can better play its role in global development. Organised by Generocity, the prize aims to gather innovative proposals on establishing an official development assistance programme in Hong Kong. This is the sixth year in which the prize has been organised by Generocity, and last year it attracted more than 150 applications from all over the world.
The winner of the hk prize will receive an award worth HK$5,000, and will have the opportunity to present their idea to key stakeholders in the development sector. In addition, the winning submission will have the chance to be exhibited at a special event during the award ceremony.
To ensure the integrity of the HK Prize, a number of measures are put in place. These include strict checks and tests on all materials used for the draw, including the boxes, balls and drawing machine itself. In addition, all entries are stored and supervised by employees from the security and customer service departments. Balls are weighed, measured and examined by X-ray on a regular basis to ensure that the results of each draw are fair.
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is more important than ever for countries like Hong Kong to work together and support each other’s economic and social developments. This is the spirit behind the YIdan Prize, which was founded in 2016 to encourage innovation and collaboration between different sectors in the field of international development. This year, the winners of the YIdan Prize for Education Development were awarded to War Child’s Mark Jordans and Luke Stannard, who have been working on developing evidence-based care systems to help children in conflict zones.
One of the most prestigious awards in the arts, the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards (HKAAD) is presented to local arts practitioners and patrons who have made significant contributions to Hong Kong’s art scene. The 19th edition of the HKAAD scheme is now open for nominations, and artists and organisations are encouraged to propose their nominees.
In addition to honoring veteran arts practitioners, the HKAAD scheme also recognises up-and-coming talents and promotes active community participation in arts promotion and education. By honouring those who are committed to arts development, the HKAAD seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of art and culture in our society.
The Hong Kong Film Awards, officially the Hong Kong International Film Festival & Competition (HKIFFC), is an annual film award given by the Hong Kong Film Critics Association to honour outstanding films produced in and/or screened in Hong Kong during the previous calendar year. The judging is conducted by the HKIFFC’s voting panel, which is composed of over 300 members from thirteen professional film bodies in Hong Kong, and is one of the most influential film awards in Asia. The HKIFFC has been a renowned platform for the promotion and recognition of local and international films since its establishment in 1993.