Extension of Nomination Deadline for 'Proud Citizen Award'... Busan City Extends Nomination Deadline to August 16

Citizens Who Shined Busan... Broader Discovery Across Various Fields

Selected Up to 7 People Divided into 3 Categories: Patriotism, Service, and Sacrifice

Award photo from Citizen's Day 2021.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Busan City has extended the nomination deadline to August 16 to discover recipients of the ‘38th Proud Citizen Award’ more broadly and substantively across various fields.

The ‘Proud Citizen Award’ is Busan City's highest honor, established in 1985. Each year, up to seven recipients are selected, including a grand prize winner and main and encouragement awards in categories such as hometown love, volunteerism, and sacrifice.

To date, 243 citizens who have contributed to regional development and neighborly love have been honored with the award.

Last year, the late Kim Heero, chairman of the Busan Development Citizens Foundation, was posthumously awarded the grand prize in recognition of his contributions to the return of the Hayaria site, the new airport on Gadeokdo Island, and the hosting of APEC, receiving compensation and honors for his dedication to regional development.

The city extended the original nomination deadline from July 29 to August 16 to more broadly discover citizens who have quietly worked for community development and devoted themselves to helping neighbors in need, shining in various fields in Busan.

Eligibility criteria include ▲ citizens with clear achievements according to category selection standards ▲ citizens who have resided in Busan for more than three years ▲ citizens who have not previously received the Proud Citizen Award ▲ citizens who have not received a mayoral commendation or higher award within the past year.

Nominators include district mayors and county heads within Busan, heads of various institutions, leaders of civic, social, and professional organizations, and business owners. General citizens can also nominate with signatures from 20 or more people.

Nomination forms can be submitted by mail or in person to the City’s Department of Autonomy and Decentralization by August 16. For more details, refer to the announcement on Busan City’s website or contact the Department of Autonomy and Decentralization.

After the nomination period ends, the city will conduct on-site investigations and have a review committee composed of experts from each category thoroughly and fairly evaluate the achievements by September.

The final recipients will be awarded at the Busan Citizens’ Day event on October 5.

A city official stated, “The Proud Citizen Award, now in its 38th year, has a long history. We ask for your interest so that we can find and widely recognize citizens who serve as role models through dedication and volunteerism for the development of the local community.”

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