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The Hengshan Calligraphy Award is the first award in Taiwan that competes through the form of calligraphy art exhibitions. It aims to encourage calligraphy art exhibitions and calligraphy creative practices that embody the spirit of the times, possess an exploratory perspective, address contemporary issues, and explore various forms and contents.

The 2021 Hengshan Calligraphy Award had a total of 44 exhibitions competing for the awards, and 7 cases were selected for the shortlist. After enthusiastic discussions by the judging panel, a champion and two merit awards were ultimately selected. The champion of the 2021 Hengshan Calligraphy Award is "Time's Shifting Without Era Disease: Post-Calligraphy by Ko Liang-chih," receiving a prize of 250,000 New Taiwan dollars. The merit awards go to "Number Concept: Chiang Po-hsuan Calligraphy Art Creation" and "'En Route to the Classics' – A Calligraphy Exhibition: Tradition and Innovation," each receiving a prize of 100,000 New Taiwan dollars. The champion will also be invited to hold an exhibition at the Hengshan Calligraphy Art Center (HCAC).

Liu Chun-lan, Director of the Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts (TMoFA), indicates that the HCAC aims to establish a foundation for calligraphy research and education, shape local artistic and cultural characteristics, and promote international calligraphy exchanges. In 2020, the TMoFA established "The Hengshan Awards," which include awards for research, criticism, and exhibition. In 2020, the "Hengshan Awards for Calligraphy Research and Criticism" was first held to promote the development of calligraphy research and criticism. In 2021, "The Hengshan Calligraphy Award" was launched to promote the development of contemporary calligraphy art in Taiwan and respond to contemporary trends. It aims to explore innovative and experimental dimensions of calligraphy art while showcasing the diverse development context and multiple expressions within contemporary calligraphy art.

The jury recognizes "Time's Shifting Without Era Disease" for its innovative approach to the calligraphy exhibition. The exhibition incorporates new technology and introduces elements of modern daily life into classical calligraphy, proposing new methods for reconstructing calligraphy art. This ambition aligns closely with the goals of the award.

Furthermore, the Merit Award is given to "Number Concept: Chiang Po-hsuan Calligraphy Art Creation" and "'En Route to the Classics' – A Calligraphy Exhibition: Tradition and Innovation." Both exhibitions demonstrate solid training in classical calligraphy, reflect on modern issues, and embrace collective creation.

The goal of the Hengshan Calligraphy Award is to inspire creators and curators in the field of calligraphy art to explore the various possibilities of calligraphy art in contemporary times with a more diverse and open vision. The 2021 Hengshan Calligraphy Award hopes to serve as a starting point for contemporary calligraphy curation, and through the participation of more creators and exhibition curators in the future, collectively promote the development and continuation of calligraphy art.