On November 9, the Gwangju City Council selected ten individuals who have contributed to community development and improved the quality of life for citizens.
According to the council, the '2026 18th Gwangju City Council Awards Selection Committee,' composed of 15 members including councilors and external experts, finalized the awardees across ten categories.
The recipients selected through this evaluation include:
- Culture and Arts: Jeon Cheol (President of the Gwangju Branch of the Korean Writers' Association)
- Education: Noh Hyun-ji (Official at the Gyeonggi Gwangju-Hanam Education Support Office)
- Sports: Kim Myung-soo (President of the Gwangju City Tennis Association)
- Community Service: Noh Seung-mi (Member of the Daom Volunteer Group)
- Public Safety: Choi Myung-hee (Deputy Head of the Gwangju City Autonomous Disaster Response Team), among others.
Additionally, the awards were given to:
- Administration: Yang Young-cheol (Team Leader of the Gwangju City Road Management Division)
- Local Economy: Kim Young-ki (CEO of Mido Chemical)
- Environmental Conservation: Kang Cheon-sim (Representative of the Gyeonggi Gwancheon Citizen Alliance).
The Gwangju City Council Awards were established in 2005 to encourage the dedication of citizens and public officials who contribute to the development of the community and the council, fostering pride and participation in local development.
This year marks the 18th edition of the awards, which highlight the contributions of individuals who have quietly played significant roles across various sectors, from culture and arts to local economy, environmental conservation, and agriculture.
Chairman Park Sang-young expressed gratitude and congratulations to the awardees for their dedication to community development and citizen happiness, stating, "I hope this council award raises awareness of the efforts made by those who contribute to local development and serves as an opportunity to create a better Gwangju."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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