Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading cities and has long been a centre for international business, finance, banking, technology, media and education. It also boasts a vibrant cultural scene and is renowned for its cuisine, art, music and theatre.

The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards shines a spotlight on the everyday heroes in our community, bringing them to the forefront and allowing the public to learn about their selfless efforts in overcoming personal challenges, contributing to society, acts of self-sacrifice, tenacious entrepreneurship and cultural preservation. These outstanding individuals are the true embodiment of our city’s genuine spirit.

Each year, the four main local radio stations in Hong Kong; RTHK, TVB, HK1 and Metro Radio hold their own music award ceremonies. Each award ceremony is a major event in the music industry and attracts thousands of attendees. In this way, the award ceremonies have become a platform for Hong Kong musicians to promote themselves and to showcase their talents.

HK$100,000 worth of prizes will be awarded to winners in each of the four categories this year. Each winning entry will receive a certificate and the opportunity to be interviewed on the radio show.

This prize is given in memory of the late Professor George B. Endacott who was responsible, almost single-handedly, for the re-establishment of the Department of History as one of the principal teaching and research units in the Faculty during the 1950s. It is hoped that the prize will serve to stimulate and encourage students of Hong Kong history to devote more attention to research in this field.

The aim of this prize is to recognise excellence in planning history in East Asia (defined as the region of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) published in the form of an academic journal article (preferably single-authored, but first-authored possible) during the previous two calendar years before an IPHS Conference and which demonstrates a significant contribution to international scholarship on the subject and conveys the relevance of its research to contemporary planning challenges.

The winners of the 2023/2024 season will see their total prize money increase by 8%. The highest increase will be seen in the races over 1600m, with a 10% premium on offer for contests over that distance compared to shorter distances. The overall prize money structure, including the Group racing at LONGINES Hong Kong International Races and FWD Champions Day, will increase by 9% to over HK$1.38 billion.