The Hong Kong Prize is an illustrious writing competition that attracts authors from all over the world. It also encourages participants to learn more about Asian culture while honing their writing skills. Winners receive monetary awards and F&B perks, but it is important to read all rules and regulations carefully before entering. This award ceremony also provides an excellent opportunity for writers to network with fellow authors and expand their professional portfolios.
This award aims to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to global civilisation and encouraged others towards building harmonious societies. Past winners have included social justice activists fighting for democracy in their home countries and a professor who developed liquid biopsy, which allows doctors to detect cancer more quickly. Its logo juxtaposes precious elements like pearl and jade to convey its mission of encouraging people to make a difference.
This annual award recognises young and emerging arts practitioners who have achieved remarkable accomplishment in their respective art fields. Winners will be given a cash award of HK$50,000 to support their creative works, projects or studies. They will also have their work showcased in local art exhibitions and publications. This award is sponsored by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and the Cultural Exchange Fund.
Established in 1996 to celebrate the life of Hong Kong historian Dr John D. Young, this award is awarded to a third-year student of History at the University of Hong Kong with the highest overall grade among those taking at least 48 credits in their programme. The students are rewarded with a monetary prize and a commemorative certificate.
The Hong Kong Book Award honours excellence in both Chinese and English-language literature and is the most prestigious literary award in the city. It is open to all Hong Kong citizens and residents, as well as the general public worldwide. In order to be eligible, entries must be a Chinese-language novel or short story of no less than 30,000 words.
This contest is a great way for high school students to improve their writing skills while learning about Chinese culture. Students can submit their work online, and a panel of judges will select a winner. The top ten finalists will receive a monetary prize and be invited to the awards ceremony. This is a great opportunity for students to win money while practicing their writing skills.
This award is a great way to help aspiring authors break into the publishing industry. The winning authors will be invited to attend the awards ceremony, where they will have a chance to meet other authors and publishers. The winner will also receive a cheque for HK$20,000, which can be used to purchase an editing package and a proofreading session with an agent. The winner will be announced in May 2023.