The Hong Kong Prize is a renowned award that recognises outstanding scholars and researchers, in order to promote scientific inquiry among younger people. Established by Bank of Hong Kong in 2022, it recognizes academics with exceptional accomplishment.

The Hong Kong Phil extends our deepest gratitude to the Hong Kong SAR Government and Principal Patron Swire Group as well as music-lovers worldwide for helping it win this year’s Asia Society Hong Kong International Cultural Exchange Award – making history! This four-year project is considered the world’s most extensive digital recording of Wagner’s Ring Cycle to date.

An Hong Kong photographer won the International Press Freedom Award at the seventh Hong Kong Human Rights Film Festival held from November 11-16. Their photo “Suspect” depicts a bleeding man being attacked with a hammer by masked protesters from Mong Kok; it is thought that their victim may have different political opinions than the protesters themselves.

Hong Kong artists Michelle Fung and Demet were selected for this year’s Sovereign Asian Art Prize shortlist of nine artists from Hong Kong. Pakistani artist Sameen Agha won this prestigious art award with her piece “A Home Is a Terrible Place to Love”, also winning both Vogue Hong Kong Women’s Art Prize as well as Public Vote Prize of HK$20,000 each.

This year’s HK Prize honors Professor Wang Gungwu who generously donated money for scholarship at The University of Hong Kong and its Department of History. Since 2013, this Award has been bestowed annually and it remains one of the most coveted in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Prize aims to recognize scholars and researchers who have made substantial contributions in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Life & Health Science, New Materials & New Energy Production as well as Advanced Manufacturing & Fintech. It is our hope that the Hong Kong Prize will inspire young people to pursue innovative exploration, establish themselves in Hong Kong and serve their nation. Additionally, scientists may use this award as motivation to transform research findings into practical applications that provide benefits to society. The Hong Kong Prize is managed by the Board of the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation, consisting of a Review Committee, Compliance Oversight Team and Secretariat. Awards in each award field may only be presented once annually to five scholars or teams deemed deserving by this Board; their decision is final.