The HKS Prize is a cornerstone of Hong Kong sports, where athletes compete to win cash prizes worth thousands. Many events featuring athletes competing are even televised on national TV for added viewer appeal and to showcase what skills and athletic talents Hong Kong athletes possess, alongside how they compare against athletes from around the globe. Winners receive substantial sums as their reward, helping them realize their dreams.

In 1996, friends and students of Dr. John D Young raised funds in his memory in order to establish this prize, with its purpose primarily being awarded to the best final-year History student from any faculty under the new four-year undergraduate curriculum and as an endowment fund for further endowing of the Department of History. If there is any tie in that regard, however, then equally shared prizes will be distributed among them.

Since 1997, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKIFF) has been held annually with the goal of providing local and overseas writers a platform to present their works. Furthermore, workshops are also offered so participants can exchange knowledge. Furthermore, competitions such as Hong Kong Book Prize are hosted. HKIFF hosts 11 categories within this competition with 13 winning writers receiving prizes such as Hong Kong Short Film Awards or Young Writers Prize Awards.

This year’s Hong Kong Prize (HK Prize), an arts prize that promotes diversity and inclusion, received the highest number of submissions ever seen for any prize in its history. Of the nine artists on the shortlist, two-thirds were female – marking an important achievement by this renowned arts prize. Furthermore, its runner-up will take home an astounding $2m payout which should cover their golfing expenses throughout this season!

On 17 May, Education Bureau (EDB), with support from HKSCHRP and Lingnan University, hosted a ceremony to announce the winners of the Hong Kong Prizes. Acting Principal Assistant Secretary Yvonne Lam Si-hang attended this ceremony to present prizes to 12 finalist teams representing 145 secondary schools; interactive exhibits related to winning submissions were on display during this ceremony.