Every September I fly to Hong Kong for this event
The Shaw Prize Award Presentation Ceremony
No, not to accept the one million US dollars award (soon, but not yet. Maybe in 2 years. Wait for it!)
The Shaw Prize, established in 2002 under the auspices of Sir Run Run Shaw, honors individuals
who have achieved significant breakthroughs in academic and scientific research or application,
and whose work has resulted in a positive and profound impact on mankind.
To know more about the "Nobel of the East," visit The Shaw Prize website here.
Or read my previous posts here and here.
Table Setting
Vavavoom Centerpiece
Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung, Mrs. Leung and The Shaw Laureates ready for march-in
The Grand Ballroom at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center
The most awaited part of the event for me was when the Shaw Laureates delivered their thank you speeches. I spent days and days with these most esteemed professors, and this glorious moment for them made me feel like one proud mama. I think I cheered the loudest, too. :)
Professor David Jewitt, Shaw Laureate in Astronomy 2012
Professor Jane Luu, Shaw Laureate in Astronomy 2012
Professor Franz Ulrich Hartl, Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine
Professor Arthur Horwich, Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2012
Professor Maxim Kontsevich, Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences
My next most awaited moment was when dinner was served. Lol!
(Cheering takes a lot of energy, you know!)
Crustacean Variation: Royale with Marine Crab,
Molecular Caviar on Lobster and Avocado, Taro Dumpling
Double Boiled Abalone Soup
Veal Wellington, Baked Halibut with Crustacean Mix, Saffron Sauce, Pomme Gratin,
Vegetable Medley
Dessert Sampler: Strawberry Cheesecake. Chocolate Sphere, Candied Kumquat, Gelato
Congratulations to The Shaw Laureates and their families!
See my previous Shaw Prize posts:
The Shaw Prize Award Presentation Ceremony 2010
The Shaw Prize Award Presentation Ceremony 2011
