Attending the conference were Phan Van Hung, Deputy Head of the Central Committee for Emulation and Commendation; Nguyen Manh Hung, Standing Member of the provincial Party Committee and Standing Vice President of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; and members of the provincial Emulation and Commendation Council.

During the first nine months of 2026, the council proactively advised the provincial People’s Committee and its Chairman on issuing directives and guidelines for the implementation of emulation and commendation activities.

Patriotic emulation campaigns were conducted in conjunction with the province’s political tasks and socio-economic development objectives. Efforts to raise public awareness, identify outstanding role models and promote exemplary individuals and collectives were also stepped up.

As of September 15, 2026, a total of 265 collectives and individuals across the province had received commendations at the state level, while 1,977 others had been recognised at the provincial level.

Addressing the conference, Viet called on council members, as well as departments, agencies and localities, to further strengthen their roles and responsibilities, proactively advise on and effectively implement their assigned tasks.

He stressed the need to organise practical emulation campaigns with clearly defined objectives and targets, closely aligned with socio-economic development, national defence and security, and the province’s key priorities and breakthrough initiatives.

Commendation work must also ensure accuracy, openness and transparency, with awards granted in accordance with actual achievements, eligible recipients and established criteria, he said.

Immediately following the nine-month review conference, the council held a ceremony to present awards recognising individuals for their long-standing contributions.

At the ceremony, the Department of Home Affairs announced decisions by the President awarding and posthumously awarding 11 First-Class, 21 Second-Class and 18 Third-Class Labour Orders to 50 individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to the cause of building socialism and defending the Fatherland. The title of National Emulation Fighter was also conferred on one individual.

Congratulating the recipients and the families of those posthumously honoured, the provincial chairman acknowledged and expressed his appreciation for their years of dedicated service and contributions to the development of their homeland and the country.

He expressed his hope that they would continue to uphold their fine qualities and traditions, serve as a source of inspiration and role models for officials, Party members and younger generations, and share their valuable experience and insights to contribute to the province’s continued development./.