‘We Love You! Thank You! Volunteers’ … Thank You to Everyone Practicing Sharing and Caring for Pohang

Government Awards (Prime Minister Award, Minister of the Interior and Safety Award, Pohang Mayor Award), Recognition and Commendation of Meritorious Persons

Certificates Awarded to 405 Recipients: 58 Volunteer Kings, 49 Gold Medals, 87 Silver Medal

The '2022 Pohang Volunteer Conference' held on the 14th at the Daejam Hall in the Culture Building of City Hall to commend and encourage volunteers.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Pohang City held the ‘2022 Pohang City Volunteer Awards Ceremony’ on the 14th at the Daejam Hall in the Culture Building of City Hall to commend and encourage volunteers who practiced the beauty of sharing and caring throughout the local community this year.

Held to commemorate the International Volunteer Day designated by the UN, the event was themed ‘The five most beautiful words in the world! I love you. Thank you. Volunteer.’ Government awards and commendations were presented to volunteers who contributed to the development of the local community and helped spread the culture of sharing and volunteering to create a warm society.

▲ Prime Minister’s Commendation was awarded to Kim Dongsu (Pohang City Fair Election Citizens’ Association) and Ahn Yangsuk (Pohang City Po-eun Central Library Volunteer Association) ▲ Minister of the Interior and Safety Commendation went to Kim Nayoon (Pohang Ara Volunteer Society) ▲ Pohang Mayor’s Commendation was awarded to three organizations including EcoPro and 30 individuals. Additionally, commendations from the President of the Korea Volunteer Center Association, the Director of the Korea Central Volunteer Center, and the Chairman of the Gyeongbuk Province Comprehensive Volunteer Center, as well as the Chairman of the Pohang City Volunteer Center, were also presented.

Furthermore, a total of 405 volunteers received certificates of recognition, including 58 “Volunteer Kings” who volunteered over 1,000 hours annually, 49 recipients of the Gold Medal (700?1,000 hours), 87 recipients of the Silver Medal (500?700 hours), and 211 recipients of the Bronze Medal (300?500 hours).

Mayor Lee Kangdeok expressed, “I thank the volunteers who have continued their volunteer activities with unwavering passion and dedication, even amid disasters such as COVID-19 and typhoons, and who have brightened Pohang City.” He added, “We will unite our efforts with volunteering to revitalize the local economy and build a hopeful Pohang.”

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