Southern province awards outstanding individuals

February 21, 2018 - 06:00

Some VNĐ1 billion (US$44,000) was awarded by a local talent fund in the southern province of An Giang yesterday to 173 teachers and students who displayed outstanding academic performances.

Some VNĐ1 billion (US$44,000) was awarded by a local talent fund in the southern province of An Giang yesterday to 173 teachers and students who displayed outstanding academic performances.— Photo baoangiang.com.vn

AN GIANG — Some VNĐ1 billion (US$44,000) was awarded by a local talent fund in the southern province of An Giang yesterday to 173 teachers and students who displayed outstanding academic performances.

They included 16 teachers and coaches, recognised for their outstanding teaching initiatives, and 157 students and athletes who won prizes in national and international competitions in 2017.

Each individual received VNĐ2-12 million ($88-523), depending upon their achievements.

About 1,000 individuals have received awards from the fund in the past 8 years.

The awards are of great importance in building high-quality human resources for the province, said Nguyễn Thanh Bình, vice chairman of the An Giang People’s Committee. — VNS

 

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