At the award ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The second Dien Hong awardceremony, dedicatedto honouring works on the National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils, took place in Hanoi on January 5, as part of activities marking the 78th anniversary of the first NA general election (January 6).
Speaking at the event, Permanent NA Vice ChairmanTran Thanh Man, who is also head of the steering committee for the award, said just six months afterthe first edition, the organising board received 2,679 entries from 138press agencies at both central and local levels, which have earned praise fromreaders.
Notably, 79 outstanding works have been meticulously selected, with7 A , 14 B, 20 C and 38 consolation prizes to be honoured at the ceremony, hesaid.
He wished that press agencies and journalists would continueupholding a sense of responsibility, enthusiasm and professional dedication; activelydisseminate and bring the Party's guidelines, State policies and laws into thedaily life, contributing to building a more effective and efficient NA andPeople's Councils, deserving the trust of voters and people.
They were also urged to serve as a bridge between the Party andpeople and a platform for diverse voices to contribute to national constructionand defence.
The contributions of 15 agencies and units to the success of theaward were also honoured at the event, with certificates of merit presented./.
