The Gwangju City Council is accepting nominations for this year's Council Awards, aimed at recognizing citizens and organizations that have contributed to community development and citizen welfare.
According to the city council on October 1, nominations will be accepted until October 19, ahead of the 18th Council Awards ceremony scheduled for November 23.
The Council Awards program is designed to identify individuals who have consistently worked to advance various sectors within the community.
This year, awards will be given in ten categories: culture and arts, education, sports, community service, public safety, administration, local economy, environmental conservation, media, and agriculture, livestock, and forestry. One recipient will be selected from each category to receive a certificate of commendation.
Notably, the agriculture, livestock, and forestry category has been newly added this year.
This inclusion provides an opportunity to highlight the contributions of residents working in local agriculture, livestock, and forestry sectors.
Nominations can be made by the mayor of Gwangju, heads of townships, and leaders of relevant organizations.
Public officials from other agencies can also be nominated after undergoing their respective agency's review process.
The Council Awards are expected to attract interest from community members, as they encompass a wide range of fields, from culture and education to local economy and environmental issues, including the newly added agriculture, livestock, and forestry sector, which has not received much attention in the past.
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