The Winners of the Hong Kong Prize and the 2023 Future Science Prize
The Hong Kong prize is a multidisciplinary international development competition with the aim of supporting the internationalization of the city and shaping its role on the world stage. It is a competition in which participants can demonstrate their innovative ideas and projects, with the winner receiving HK$5,000 to support the implementation of the project.
The winners of this year’s hk prize were selected by a panel of experts in the fields of science, development cooperation and public policy. The winner will receive a cash award and an official certificate. The prize also provides the opportunity for the winner to present their ideas to key stakeholders in the development sector.
This year’s finalists were chosen from more than 300 nominations. Among them are scientists who have been at the forefront of discoveries in high-temperature superconductors, neural networks and biology. Other finalists include researchers who have made outstanding contributions in the field of food security and nutrition, and a group who has developed an online platform that helps farmers find buyers for their produce.
According to a statement from the organizer, the aim of the hk prize is to recognise the achievements of outstanding individuals and groups who have contributed significantly towards Hong Kong’s development. It is also a platform to inspire and encourage more young people to take up careers in science.
The winners of the 2023 Future Science Prize have shared their discoveries with more than 250 students at Hong Kong Palace Museum. Laureates from the life sciences, computer science, plant research, and chemistry fields spoke about their work to encourage the next generation of scientists. Gregory Winter, who won this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry, and Pan Jianwei, who received the 2021 Future Science Prize for physical science, also delivered keynote speeches.
Despite not winning a single gold medal, Hong Kong athletes have won a total of more than HK$60 million in Olympic prize money. This includes a bonus of HK$9 million from the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, which is doubled for team-event medals. The first place in the individual epee and fencing events will earn a bonus of HK$12 million, while HK$6 million and HK$3 million are offered to silver and bronze medallists respectively.
Athletes who finish in the top eight will also receive HK$3 million from the HKJC Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, while athletes finishing ninth to twelfth will get HK$250,000. In addition, a total of HK$5 million is awarded to the winner of the women’s 200m and 400m freestyle races. Other athletes who are on track for gold and silver medals may also receive a bonus from the Jockey Club. In order to ensure the fairness of the draw, a number of measures have been put in place. For example, the balls used are weighed and inspected for any abnormalities by employees with the HKJC’s security and customer service departments on a regular basis. The ball box is also locked in a safe location after each draw.