The hk prize is an annual award established in honour of George B. Endacott, Lecturer in History (1946-57, 1957-62) and Senior Lecturer (1961-62). It was given to reward outstanding research and contributions in the field of Hong Kong history, a discipline he founded and established as a respectable area of scholarship after the Second World War.
This year, fencer Vivian Kong won the gold medal in the individual epee event, while swimmer Siobhan Haughey took two bronze medals for her achievements in 200m and 100m freestyle. Athletes who win medals in the Olympic Games receive generous rewards, as well as their name engraved on the medals themselves.
While the HK$6 million for gold medallists in each of the 24 sports will help them achieve their dreams, athletes also have to pay attention to their financial needs once they return to Hong Kong. Athletes’ income is not only determined by the performance on the track or court, but also by their sponsorships and endorsement deals.
A team medalist in the Olympics will also walk away with a significant amount of money. Each member of the winning Olympic team will take home a medal worth HK$1.5 million, and a further HK$3 million is awarded to silver and bronze team members. The winning Olympic athletes will also be able to reap the benefits of the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards scheme.
As the largest film industry in Asia, Hong Kong has produced a rich and diverse cinematic heritage and has been at the forefront of the global movie trend. The Best Film category is open to films produced by a Hong Kong film company, with at least two of the main directors being residents of the city. Besides the Best Film award, a number of other prizes are awarded to honour the achievements of film professionals in different categories.
The HK$10 million prize pool for this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards is the highest ever. The award ceremony will be held on January 31, and the prize pool is boosted by a HK$2.8 million jackpot for the Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool, enabling a single HK$10 winning unit to potentially claim HK$18 million in total.
The Hong Kong Science Museum and the Shaw Prize Foundation are organising a special exhibition introducing this year’s Laureates at G/F Exhibition Hall from today (October 4) to November 4. The exhibition will guide visitors through each of this year’s Laureates’ research journey and provide insights into their outstanding contributions to the sciences.