After a season of upheaval, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has once again increased the prize money of its domestic centrepiece, the BMW Hong Kong Derby. The 20% bump, announced Tuesday, is a welcome boost in the face of a challenging year that has seen racing suffer the consequences of social unrest and the coronavirus pandemic.
The HKFA honours the best films produced in and about Hong Kong, and aims to promote local film workers and encourage active community support of the arts through its awards scheme. Founded in 1993, the HKFA is managed by a board of directors consisting of representatives from thirteen professional film bodies in Hong Kong. Voting on eligible films takes place from January through March each year. The winner of the HKFA’s main award, the Best Hong Kong Film, receives a cash prize of HK$1 million.
During the 2024 Art Prize ceremony, Sameen Agha from Pakistan won the Grand Prize for his sculptural work A Home is a Terrible Place to Love. Other winners included Hong Kong’s Michelle Fung for her mixed media piece Red Bean Stalk, and Filipino artist Demet for his PPE Paint Palette Emulation.
A new record was set this year when more than 217 participants from all over the world raced in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon. This is the most ever in the event’s history, and also marks the highest number of local challengers to cross the finish line under the men’s 3 hours or women’s 3:30. Title sponsor Standard Chartered increased the prize money for local runners to support this growing trend.
In his online speech, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu congratulated the Yidan Prize laureates and said their remarkable achievements and insights opened up doors of scientific possibility. He added that the HKSAR government is committed to creating a better world through education and leveraging our strengths in science, technology, innovation and talent to achieve this goal.
Established in 2013, the Spirit of Hong Kong Prize shines a spotlight on our city’s unsung heroes, shining a light on their genuine spirit of charity and civic awareness. The award honours their selfless contributions to society, acts of self-sacrifice and tenacious entrepreneurship, all in the name of good citizenship. The winning heroes are celebrated as role models, encouraging people around the world to live their lives with greater compassion and commitment. For more information, please visit our website. The nomination period for the next round of the prizes will open on 1 November 2019. Nominations close on 31 December 2019. For more details, please refer to our website. You may download our submission form here. Alternatively, you can submit your entry via email. We look forward to hearing from you!