Luong Dinh Cua Award ceremony held

The Luong Dinh Cua Award is the noble reward of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee (HCMYU) given to young people in rural areas with outstanding achievements in production, business, application of modern science technologies, environmental protection and new rural lifestyle building every year.

Addressing the event, First Secretary of the HCMYU Central Committee Le Quoc Phong said, over the past 10 years, 1,650 young people have been honoured with the Award for their outstanding contributions to their hometowns’ socio-economic development.

Phong expressed his hope that the 85 outstanding young people will serve as the pioneering force to encourage more local young people to implement the agricultural goals set by the Party and the State.

He also expressed his belief that the Award will continue promote innovation and the spirit of start-up among young people, thus contributing to the industrialisation of the country.

During the award ceremony, photos and agricultural products were showcased.