The HK Prize is an award that rewards young scientists for their achievements in the fields of Life Science, Physical Sciences and Mathematics and Computer Science. Each year, the HK Prize includes a grant of HK$15 million to fund their research projects in Hong Kong and abroad. The award is presented at an annual ceremony in the presence of the Prime Minister of Hong Kong. The winners are invited to speak about their research and discoveries, as well as their future plans for the field. The HK Prize is awarded by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, and submissions are welcome from any young Fellows with outstanding research in the field.

The 2024 HK Prize Results were announced at a ceremony held on October 4 at the G/F Exhibition Hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum. The ceremony was attended by the four laureates of this year’s HK Prize, including Life Science Laureate Deng Hongkui, Physical Science Laureate Zhang Tao, and Mathematics and Computer Science Laureate Sun Binyong, who each took home a HK$18 million prize for their work. The ceremony also included a showcase of the research work carried out by the finalists, with the public invited to interact with them and learn more about their research and their findings.

This is the biggest HK Prize ever, with a total prize of over HK$188 million in the First Division. Each Mark Six entry is $10, and there are different types of entries that can be purchased, such as Multiple and Banker. A partial unit investment is also accepted, and the winning units are paid based on the fraction that the Partial Unit Investment bears to the Unit Investment.

HKJC announced that prize money for all 88 Grade 1 races next season will rise by an average of 8.3%. PP (Privately Purchased) bonuses for both Class 2 and Class 3 horses will be increased from HK$1 million to HK$1.5 million, while the prize for Griffins racing over 1600m or further in Group 1 contests will increase by 8 percent. The BMW Hong Kong Derby, Hong Kong Mile and Hong Kong Vase will all see increases in prize money.

Abraham Ancer earned a whopping $4 million in prize money after his one-shot victory in the 2024 LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament at the Hong Kong Country Club’s Fanling Course. Runner-up Paul Casey and defending champion Cameron Smith each banked $1.875 million for their efforts.

HKJC is committed to ensuring the fairness of the prize draw. In addition to a thorough inspection of the drawing machine and all balls on a regular basis, all material used in the draw is carefully tested and checked from boxing through transport to ensure its accuracy and integrity. Moreover, employees from the customer service and security departments have full control of all procedures involved in the process, with all materials weighed and examined by X-ray. In the event of any disputes, a full independent review will be conducted.