Accepting Nominations for 'Yeosu Citizen Award' and 'Proud Yeosu Person'

7 Sectors Including Regional Development, Industrial Economy, Education and Science, and Cultural Promotion

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Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong) announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2024 ‘Yeosu Citizen Award’ and ‘Proud Yeosu Person’ until August 2.

The ‘Yeosu Citizen Award’ is given to individuals who have significantly contributed to the development of the local community and native culture, or who have demonstrated outstanding talent to widely promote the honor of citizens domestically.

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The nomination categories are ▲Regional Development ▲Industrial Economy ▲Education and Science ▲Literature and Public Relations ▲Social Welfare ▲Sports Promotion ▲Local Defense, totaling seven categories.

Candidates can be nominated by the mayor, the chairperson of the city council, heads of related organizations, university presidents, and principals of schools at all levels. Additionally, if there is a petition signed by more than 50 residents, the head of the town, township, or neighborhood office can also make nominations.

The ‘Proud Yeosu Person’ award is given to expatriates who have contributed to national social development and brought honor to Yeosu, and any citizen can recommend candidates.

Eligible candidates include those with outstanding abilities in various social fields among ▲government officials ▲legal professionals ▲business circles ▲academia ▲military personnel ▲athletes ▲cultural and artistic figures ▲and others with notable social reputation.

A city official stated, “As this is a prestigious award representing Yeosu, we hope for many interests and nominations so that recipients who are respected and admired by all citizens can be honored.”

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