In recognition of outstanding achievements in Hong Kong studies, the Society for Hong Kong Studies () annually awards the Best Article Prize to a researcher who has contributed significantly to the development of new theories, concepts and methods of studying Hong Kong. The prize has become a prestigious and well-respected award in the field of Hong Kong studies.
This year, the competition received a total of over 200 entries, from scholars, researchers, teachers and students from across Asia. The winning entry by Professor Chun-hoi Leung, University of Hong Kong, is entitled The Origin of Hong Kong’s Land Use Policy – From a Global Perspective. The article is a timely study of how Hong Kong’s land use policy developed over time, and examines the impact of different global changes on Hong Kong.
Aside from medal winners, a number of athletes in the 2024 Games have also landed substantial cash prizes. The two men who won gold in the cycling, Sam Willis and Jonathan Rice, will receive $17 million each, while swimmers who placed fourth in the women’s 50m freestyle, Siobhan-Marie O’Connor and Rebecca Ho, will take home $9 million each. The rest of the cash prizes will be split amongst the runners-up and other placegetters.
Hong Kong’s horse racing prize money pool has increased by almost 90% over the past 10 years. HK$592 million will be available to participants across 88 fixtures next season. Races at 1600m and further from Class 1 to Class 3 will again carry a 10% premium in prize money over contests over shorter distances, while the Group 2 and Griffin races have each seen their prize pools rise by 5.3%.
The Hong Kong Film Awards are awarded to films whose directors are Hong Kong residents, at least one of their production companies is registered in Hong Kong, and their works are commercially released in Hong Kong. They are the only local awards that celebrate the best of Hong Kong film.
Founded in 1996 by friends and students of the late Dr. John D. Young, the scholarship is awarded to a third-year student who has attained the highest marks in History among those taking at least 48 credits in the subject. The HK$10,000 prize is donated by the Society for Hong Kong Studies.
In the midst of global political and social turmoil, it is important to promote public awareness of human rights and international cooperation. In order to achieve this, the HK$10,000 ICRC prize is dedicated to promoting human rights education by encouraging research in the field of international humanitarian law and fostering the spirit of civic engagement. The ICRC prize is supported by the Society for Hong Kong Studies, and is administered by the ICRC Office in Hong Kong. The application period is open until 15 June. Applicants can apply online or submit a written application. For more details, please visit the official website.