(VOVworld) – The Party Central Committee's Commission for Communications and Education on Thursday presented awards for literary, art, and press works on the topic of following President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example. A campaign encouraging works on this theme over the past 2 years has inspired thousands of entries in different genres created by individuals inside and outside Vietnam. In the first phase from May, 2011, to March, 2013, organizers presented 136 prizes, including 13 A prizes, 45 B prizes, 41 C prizes, and 37 honorable mentions.

A prize winners of the contest pose on the stage. (Photo: cand.com.vn)

Journalist Ha Thi Thanh Thuy of the Dong Nai Newspaper, who won an A prize for her series on models of following President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example, told reporters:"It is meaningful and an honor for me to receive a prize on following President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example as Uncle Ho’s 123^rd birthday approaches. Following President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example to make a better society is a goal and a responsibility for journalists. In the future, I will seek additional inspiring role models to encourage people to get involved in the campaign".

A radio story titled “Each person does a good deed every day” by journalist Minh Tam of the Voice of Vietnam was awarded a C prize.