Recommendations for Candidates for the '2020 Seoul Special City Volunteer Award' Accepted Until the 31st of Next Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] On the 18th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it is accepting nominations for candidates for the '2020 Seoul Metropolitan Volunteer Award' until the 31st of next month to promote a bright and healthy civic culture and realize a warm city of Hope Seoul.

Started in 1989, the Seoul Metropolitan Volunteer Award is celebrating its 32nd year this year, with a total of 2,136 recipients to date. The awards include 1 Grand Prize, 5 Excellence Awards, and 15 Merit Awards, totaling 21 recipients.

Nominees should be exemplary citizens or organizations who have practiced good deeds in various fields such as donations and volunteer activities, contributing to the development of the local community and the spread of a sharing culture. As of the announcement date, nominees must be individuals or organizations who have continuously resided or operated a business in Seoul for more than three years.

Nominators can be administrative agencies or registered private organizations. Unregistered organizations and individuals may submit nominations with a recommendation letter signed by at least 10 people.

Submission of nomination documents is possible online (via email), by mail, or in person. For more details, inquiries can be made to the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Autonomous Administration Division at 02-2133-5832.

Submitted candidates will undergo a verification investigation by the Audit Officer and a strict review by the Public Merit Review Committee composed of related experts to select the final awardees. The award ceremony is scheduled to be held in October.

Kim Tae-gyun, Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Administration Bureau, said, "Even in the difficult situation caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), there are many hidden angels who quietly practice volunteer work through consideration and sacrifice for others," and added, "We ask everyone to actively recommend award candidates so that we can find and encourage each of these individuals and overcome these challenging times together."

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