Looking for Candidates for the 2021 Gangbuk-gu Residents!

A Total of 7 Exemplary Residents Selected... Recommendations Accepted Until August... 7 Categories Including Volunteer Service, Model Families, Culture & Arts, Sports, Model Entrepreneurs, Social Welfare, Environment

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) is seeking residents who serve as role models in the local community.

Gangbuk-gu announced that it is accepting nominations for the ‘2021 Resident Awards’ until August 31.

The nomination categories are divided into seven fields: ▲ Volunteer Service ▲ Model Family ▲ Culture and Arts ▲ Sports ▲ Model Entrepreneur ▲ Social Welfare ▲ Environment.

The district will select one recipient per category and present plaques during Residents' Day in October.

Nominees must have resided in the district for more than five years as of the announcement date, July 1, and have contributed to community harmony and social development. Business operators located in the area and social welfare workers can receive the Model Entrepreneur Award and Social Welfare Award, respectively. Those who have previously won the Resident Award in the same category are excluded from eligibility.

Candidate registration is possible when recommended by at least 10 residents to the head of the local administrative office. Heads of institutions such as local office chiefs, police station chiefs, school principals, and district office directors or higher officials may also make direct nominations. To recommend a candidate, bring the recommendation form, official record and summary, supporting documents, and one photo to the local community center or the district office’s Autonomous Administration Division. Related forms can be downloaded from the ‘News’ section on the district’s website.

The list of awardees will be permanently posted in the ‘Proud Gangbuk Residents’ section on the district website, where anyone can view names, photos, and key achievements. For further inquiries, contact the Autonomous Administration Division of Gangbuk District Office.

Mayor Park Gyeom-su of Gangbuk-gu said, “The Resident Award is to remember and express gratitude to those who quietly help develop the community and dedicate themselves to improving residents’ welfare,” adding, “We ask for much interest and participation so that the proud workers hidden around us can be discovered.”

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