Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education Holds the 43rd Jeollanam-do Education Awards Ceremony

On the 11th, the Jeollanam-do Office of Education held the '43rd Jeollanam-do Education Awards Ceremony' and presented certificates of commendation and prizes to the five selected awardees.

The Jeollanam-do Education Award is given to individuals who serve as role models for the residents and have made significant contributions to the development of education in Jeollanam-do, in accordance with the 'Ordinance on the Commendation of the Superintendent of Education of Jeollanam-do.' It is awarded annually to up to five recipients.

This year's awardees are Lee Jang-gyu, principal of Yongbang Elementary School; Kim Jae-in, former principal of Jeonnam Culinary Science High School; Yang Chang-wan, director of Jeonnam Office of Education Naju Library; Han Sang-won, chairman of the Hongin Academy Foundation (Yeongsan Middle and High School); and Jung Sung-ho, CEO of Yongho Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.

Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education held the "43rd Jeollanam-do Education Awards Ceremony" and presented certificates of commendation and prizes to the awardees. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

Principal Lee Jang-gyu was recognized for his contributions as a competitive principal, fostering a democratic school culture through leadership based on communication and cooperation. In particular, he revived hope in a school facing closure and successfully implemented school space innovation, greatly contributing to the creation of a future-oriented school space innovation model in Jeonnam.

Former Principal Kim Jae-in served as head of the teacher personnel department and education director at the headquarters, contributing to the improvement and establishment of a fair and transparent teacher personnel system. He left achievements such as revising personnel management standards based on field opinions, expanding new teacher appointments, and pioneering the first regional teacher appointment system to improve educational conditions in island areas.

Director Yang Chang-wan worked as head of planning and budgeting, general affairs, and administration at the headquarters, contributing to the improvement of educational conditions through budget allocation tailored to Jeonnam's characteristics, timely establishment of new schools, appropriate school size adjustment, and fostering of hub high schools. As director of Naju Library, he also significantly contributed to spreading a reading culture among the Jeonnam education community.

Chairman Han Sang-won, since taking office as chairman of the Hongin Academy Foundation in 2018, has led scholarship projects that return corporate profits to society and the 'Future Talent Project,' spearheading the cultivation of future talents.

CEO Jung Sung-ho has been committed to nurturing local talents, believing that human resources are essential for regional development. Through generous donations to the Jeonnam Future Education Foundation Scholarship, Yeosu City Talent Development Scholarship Association, and school development funds, he has actively participated in the advancement of education in Jeonnam.

These five awardees were inducted into the 'Hall of Fame' located on the first floor of the Jeonnam Office of Education in recognition of their contributions to the development of education in Jeonnam.

Superintendent Kim Dae-jung said, "The passionate efforts of the awardees have become the seeds that have built today's Jeonnam education," and added, "I hope your dedication and wisdom will serve as a beacon as Jeonnam education moves toward the future."

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