Jeonnam Environmental Industry Promotion Agency 'Environmental Photo' Contest Awards Ceremony

Purpose of Empathy for Diverse Perspectives and Thoughts Across All Age Groups

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Environmental Industry Promotion Agency (Director Park Eungryeol) announced on the 11th that it held the award ceremony for the ‘Communication·Empathy·Participation’ Environmental Photo Contest at Yeongam Ian Museum of Art.

This contest was held to share and communicate various perspectives and thoughts on the environment across all age groups through the participation and empathy of the residents.

Its significance lies in contributing to improving environmental awareness in the local community through participation, such as residents directly photographing and sharing their thoughts on the environment from the perspective of all age groups.

From December 12 last year to the 27th of last month, entries were accepted in five categories?general, public, university students, middle and high school, and elementary school?under the theme of thoughts on the environment, with a total of 349 works submitted.

The submitted photos were judged by external judges based on theme suitability, artistry, and originality, resulting in 43 selected works across the five categories (5 Gold, 5 Silver, 5 Bronze, 5 Encouragement, and 23 Honorable Mentions).

The selected works will be exhibited at Yeongam Ian Museum of Art until the 13th.

Director Park Eungryeol said, "It was a meaningful opportunity to communicate and empathize with various age groups about the environment and share stories about it," adding, "Going forward, the Promotion Agency will actively discover various media to communicate with residents about the environment."

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