hk prize is a world-class award program established by Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation and title sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, which is intended to recognize and reward distinguished individuals or teams in scientific research. It also serves as an inspiration to encourage scientific researchers in Hong Kong to persist in innovative exploration and application of their research findings for the benefit of society.
This year, the award category on customer service received keen participation from companies across a wide range of business sectors, including retailing, banking and finance, property management, banquet and wedding planning, catering, hotel, telecommunication, and travel agencies. These companies have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving their services and enhancing their competitiveness in the marketplace.
The HK Prize is a prestigious international award, and the winners will be awarded a cash prize of HK$10,000. They will also have the opportunity to meet with prominent leaders in the industry and be presented their awards at a ceremony. The competition is open to all students in Hong Kong, and they must be nominated by their teacher before submitting their entries. The winning entry will be selected by a panel of judges.
In the art category, Pakistani artist Sameen Agha won the Grand Prize with her sculpture A Home Is a Terrible Place to Love. She is the first female winner of the prize in its history. The other two shortlisted artists were Michelle Fung from Hong Kong and Demet from the Philippines.
For the science and technology category, the BOCHK SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PRIZE has received a wide range of nominations from universities, researchers, and innovative enterprises. A high-level Board, a Review Committee, and a Compliance Oversight Team will be responsible for the selection of candidates and their final evaluation results. The Secretariat will carry out the liaison and coordination between the Board, the Review Committee, and the Compliance Oversight Team, as well as the implementation of the decisions made by them.
The five Hong Kong scholars who have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize this year include activists who are fighting for freedom and democracy, some of them even imprisoned for their cause. They show how the human spirit triumphs, despite facing hardship and adversity. The prize aims to inspire people to persist in their fight against injustice and strive for a better future. It has also encouraged young people to explore their potential and make a difference in the world. ICAS is proud to support the HK Prize as a platform for global scholarship. This will allow us to promote Hong Kong studies and contribute to the development of the community. ICAS hopes the HK Prize can be a model for other international academic awards. We will continue to work hard to promote it and make the best use of this award.