Damyang-gun Accepts Nominations for 'Citizen Award and Honorary Citizen' Until the 3rd of Next Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Damyang-gun, Jeonnam (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 19th that it will award the 'Citizen Award' and 'Honorary Citizen Certificate' to unsung heroes of regional development in celebration of the 41st Citizen's Day on May 3.

Candidates for the Citizen Award must be citizens born in Damyang or residents who have lived in the area for more than 10 years. The recommendation fields include five categories: regional development, social welfare, education and culture, sports promotion, and industrial economy.

The Honorary Citizen Certificate is awarded to foreigners, overseas Koreans, and individuals from other regions who have made significant contributions to regional development and county administration.

The application period for award candidates is until the 3rd of next month. For more details, refer to the public notice on the county office website or contact the County Autonomy Administration Division.

A county official said, "We hope for much interest and participation so that this can be an opportunity to find the unsung heroes who contributed to regional development and to enhance the honor and pride of the region."

Meanwhile, the Citizen Award has been given since 1980, with a total of 114 recipients to date, and the Honorary Citizen Certificate has been awarded since 2004, with a total of 40 recipients.

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