Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Announces Call for Nominations for the '40th Next-Generation Agricultural and Fishery Management Awards' Recipients

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Joo Sang-don] The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 14th that it is accepting nominations for the 'Next Generation Agricultural and Fishery Management Award' until the 30th of next month to foster young and talented personnel who will lead the fisheries industry.

The Next Generation Agricultural and Fishery Management Award, which has been given since 1981, is awarded to young farmers and fishers who demonstrate expertise, creativity, and potential for development. This year, a total of 20 awards will be given. Among them, the fisheries sector plans to award a total of 8 prizes, including 1 Presidential Citation, 1 Prime Minister Citation, and 6 Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Citations.

Nominees for the fisheries sector awards must meet the following conditions: ▲ have contributed to the fisheries sector for a certain period (5 years for Presidential and Prime Minister Citations, 3 years for Minister Citations) ▲ be between 19 and 39 years old as of the end of 2020, residing in fishing villages and engaged in fishing activities ▲ have a strong commitment to settling in fishing villages and have contributed to the development of fisheries and fishing villages through income improvement and technology development.

To nominate candidates for the 2020 Next Generation Agricultural and Fishery Management Award, applicants must download and complete the application form from the Korea Awards or Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries websites, then submit it in person to local governments, fisheries universities, or the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, or send it by mail within the application period.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to conduct on-site investigations, public verification, and review of disqualifications for the nominated candidates, then select the final recipients through the Award Deliberation Committee and recommend them to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The final awards for the Next Generation Agricultural and Fishery Management Award are expected to be presented around December this year.

Lee Kyung-gyu, Director of Fisheries Policy at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, said, "Next-generation fishery managers who combine creativity and the ability to put it into action will become key personnel in the marine and fisheries sector, revitalizing fishing communities. We ask for much interest and participation in this Next Generation Agricultural and Fishery Management Award contest to discover many enthusiastic young fishers."

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