hk prize

The HK Prize is awarded annually to a research postgraduate student whose main field of study is Hong Kong history and who has the best overall performance in a research project in Hong Kong history. The prize was established in 1996 by friends and students of the late Dr. John D. Young, a Hong Kong historian and academic. The aim of the prize is to promote research into Hong Kong history and to encourage postgraduate students in this field. The prize carries an award of HK$10,000.

The 2024 HK Prize was awarded to Cecilia Chu for her book Building Colonial Hong Kong: Speculative Development and Segregation in the City (Routledge, 2022). It won the IPHS Book Prize (International Planning History Society) which celebrates major scholarly works that have advanced the understanding of planning history worldwide over the past two years.

A film titled “She’s in Jail” was organized by Article 29 to celebrate the courage and persistence of Hong Kong dissident and prisoner Chow Hang-tung. The movie tells the story of Chow’s resilience, resistance and stubbornness in the face of imprisonment under an authoritarian regime. It also examines the impact of the erosion of freedom in Hong Kong. The CFHK President, Mark Clifford, praised Chow’s commitment to fighting for democracy and human rights.

hk prize

The South China Morning Post has won 12 prizes, including the best scoop category, at the Hong Kong News Awards 2024. The newspaper’s senior reporter Edith Lin and news editor Jeffie Lam won the top prize in the Best Scoop category for their work exposing unauthorised structures added to luxury properties. Their reporting drew global attention and prompted the government to announce an inquiry into the matter.

For a more comprehensive list of winners, you can visit the official website of the Hong Kong Prize. There are many ways to get involved, such as donating art or writing a testimonial. You can also help to spread the word about the HK Prize by sharing this page on social media. If you’re interested in submitting your artwork, click here to REGISTER and then LOGIN to submit it. The entry period is from 7 August to 5 October 2018. Read more about the prize and how to apply here.