The hk prize is one of Hong Kong’s leading competitions offering finalists the chance to build up their writing portfolio and establish themselves within the literary world. However, participating in this illustrious competition is not without its challenges, and it is important to understand the rules before entering.

This year’s hk prize calls on artists to explore the theme of Our Changing World, inviting them to consider different aspects of global evolution: socially, culturally and technologically, and how these change affect us in our unique ways. A record number of 102 artworks were submitted this year, from established and emerging local and international artists. The final 30 shortlisted works showcase the range of diverse interpretations and insights on this year’s theme, ranging from immigration and labour migration to climate change, diversity and inclusion.

Copy editor James Cook took first runner-up in the Best Headline category with his innovative title In the Green Fast Lane, for a story that highlighted Hong Kong’s efforts to accelerate the adoption of public and private electric vehicles. In the News Photography category, photographer Andy Chong Chun-pong’s photograph titled Piggyback Paddling earned first merit, while Edmond Tang Wing-on’s Making Waves won second merit in the same category. Senior reporter Xi Tianqi secured two runner-up prizes in the Arts and Culture Journalism category for her in-depth reports titled Securing a New Lease of Life and Life at a Crossroads, which shed light on the challenges and breakthroughs in cross-border organ transplantation and fertility perseverance.

The winner of the hk prize is decided by the final judging panel for each award category. The overall coordination of the HKAI is carried out by the Organising Committee, chaired by the Deputy Director-General of Trade and Industry (Bilateral Trade, Controls and Industries Support).

In the Science and Technology Innovation Category, a total of six prizes were awarded. The awardees include Dr Martin M. L. Wong of the City University of Hong Kong for his research paper titled Tropical Cyclone Motion in Response to Land Surface Friction and Prof. K. S. Lam of the University of Hong Kong for his thesis titled Observations and Modelling of Red Tides in Subtropical Hong Kong Waters.

The winners of the hk prize are chosen through an impartial process free from sponsorship and committee influence. The HKAI is funded directly by the Government. The symbol of the HKAI, expressed both in the award logo and on the trophy conferred to winners, juxtaposes a pearl with a pierced jade amulet. The symbolic combination reflects the idea that the HKAI awards are founded on both traditional and cutting-edge Hong Kong strengths. The prestigious trophies are crafted by designer Peter Sarnak. Besides promoting the prestige of the HKAI, they also carry a resonant message of the importance of Hong Kong’s role in Asia. The trophies are available for purchase. To find out more, click here.