[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Chung-young] Uiwang City held the "32nd Citizens' Awards Evaluation Committee" on the 9th and ultimately selected six exemplary citizens from various sectors who have worked toward city development as recipients of the Citizens' Awards.
The Uiwang Citizens' Awards is the most prestigious award granted by the city to citizens who have dedicated themselves and volunteered diligently and faithfully to make Uiwang City a better place to live. Since 1993, the city has selected and honored winners from each sector annually.
From July 9 to August 5, the city solicited candidates for the Citizens' Awards in six sectors (Social Service, Filial Piety, Culture & Arts, Sports, Education, Environment & Health, and Regional Development), receiving a total of 15 recommendations, from which six were selected.
The selected Citizens' Awards recipients are △Social Service sector: Jo Jung-sun (73, female) △Filial Piety sector: Lim Mi-kyung (62, female) △Culture & Arts sector: Yun Wan-gyu (68, male) △Sports sector: Han Cheon-seok (58, male) △Education, Environment & Health sector: Kim Hong-jun (55, male) △Regional Development sector: Yun Gwi-dong (61, male).
Jo Jung-sun, the Social Service sector winner, has led youth guidance activities by holding charity bazaars to support scholarships and school uniforms for underprivileged youth, and by providing meal service volunteers for Gobong Middle and High School students. She was also recognized for her contributions to various volunteer activities for socially vulnerable groups, including providing meals to elderly living alone, supporting living expenses, and hosting joint wedding ceremonies for economically struggling couples.
Lim Mi-kyung, selected as the Filial Piety sector winner, serves as the eldest daughter-in-law of a traditional clan household, caring for clan affairs and tenderly looking after her widowed mother-in-law while raising her grandchildren warmly to build a harmonious family. She has also actively participated in volunteer activities at senior welfare centers and senior community centers, creating a warm atmosphere in her community.
Yun Wan-gyu, selected as the Culture & Arts sector winner, was highly evaluated for founding the Ullim Choir and performing at various festivals in Uiwang City, as well as for continuing 10 years of music volunteer work, including hosting charity music concerts for multicultural families and families with disabled members.
Han Cheon-seok, selected as the Sports sector winner, was recognized for making significant contributions to promoting community sports by implementing sports programs where residents can participate, such as the 'Naesong 1-dong Citizens United Walking Competition' and the 'Naesong 1-dong Sports Association Sponsored Screen Golf Tournament'.
Kim Hong-jun, selected as the Education, Environment & Health sector winner, operated a specialized childcare center for children with disabilities. He remodeled his own residence for severely disabled children over 12 years old who could no longer receive childcare support, and organized non-profit organizations and incorporated associations to establish Korea's only daytime care facility for individuals with the most severe cerebral palsy disabilities. He was recognized for his contributions to improving disability welfare and treatment.
Yun Gwi-dong, selected as the Regional Development sector winner, is a founding member of the Naesong Autonomous Crime Prevention Team and continues to engage in youth guidance and crime prevention patrols and safe community activities. He was also recognized for his efforts in regional development through active participation in sharing events for the marginalized and elderly living alone, including hosting charity bazaars and birthday celebrations for elderly living alone through his work as a Saemaul leader.
Meanwhile, the city plans to award the Uiwang Citizens' Awards recipients at the "Uiwang Citizens' Day Commemoration Ceremony" scheduled for October 12.
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