Teacher Lam Phương, the winner of the writing contest, is seen at work. Photo courtesy of Lê Trầm Phương Thanh

HÀ NỘI — Teacher Lê Trầm Phương Thanh from the southern province of Đồng Tháp won the top prize in a writing contest titled “Role Models Studying and Following President Hồ Chí Minh”.

The award ceremony took place on Friday in Hà Nội, also honouring Trần Lệ Nguyễn Lam Phương, 43, from Ngô Gia Tự High School, Ea Kar District, in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk.

The contest, launched by the Việt Nam National Education Union in the 2019-2020 period, attracted 10,000 entries sent from contestants nationwide. They wrote about role models in the education industry who are creative and enthusiastic in their careers following the prime example of the late president.

Nguyễn Thị Bích Hợp, vice chairwoman of the union, said the contest mentions inspiring figures in the field of education, creating motivation for students and teachers across the country. — VNS