The Hong Kong Prizes Scheme aims to recognise distinguished arts practitioners and organisations, encourage active community support for the development of local arts and provide incentives for more people to participate in and contribute to the local art scene. It also promotes an awareness of the importance of the arts in our lives.
This year’s competition theme is “Honour and Disgrace: The Historical Development of China and Hong Kong”. Students are encouraged to investigate and research the relationship between historical developments and changes in society by exploring the unique historical status of Hong Kong from different angles. Participants can enter one or both of the competitions, and may choose to join in any number of study projects.
Among the top 10 entries, two were written by students from Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School. Their study projects delved into the pig farming industry during the 1967 riots and the Canton-Hong Kong Strike. Another student from Tak Oi Secondary School investigated the development of the Frontier Restricted Area and its influence on the city. Their written reports were judged for their relevance to the theme, systematic use of collected materials, objectivity in analysis, citation of bibliography and footnotes, as well as quality assessment.
Winners will receive a HK$10,000 cash award, together with an opportunity to present their ideas to key stakeholders in the development sector. The winners will also have the chance to attend an exchange programme in Singapore. The eight other entries were written by students from Carmel Pak U Secondary School, Chung Chi College of Education, Chuet Ping Primary School, Cheung Kong High School, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong International School, Lai King Primary School, Leung Yee Elementary School and Lily Primary School.
In 2024, the South China Morning Post scooped 12 prizes in various categories at the Hong Kong News Awards organised by the Newspaper Society of Hong Kong. Senior reporter Edith Lin and News Editor Jeffie Lam of the City Desk were joint winners in the Best Scoop category for their work exposing the illegal additions to luxury properties.
The 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, scheduled for December 8, will offer a record-breaking amount of prize money. All runners from Hong Kong who cross the finish line under 3 hours (sub 3) for men and under 3 hours 30 minutes for women will receive a special incentive award of HK$10,000. In addition, the overall prize money for both men and women will increase by 3.0%.