Speaking at the event, Permanent NA Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is also head of the steering committee for the award, said just six months after the first edition, the organising board received 2,679 entries from 138 press agencies at both central and local levels, which have earned praise from readers.

Bac Giang Newspaper is one of 15 outstanding units in propaganda work and awarded a collective prize by the Organizing Committee.

Notably, 79 outstanding works have been meticulously selected, with 7 A , 14 B, 20 C and 38 consolation prizes to be honoured at the ceremony, he said.

At the Awards Ceremony, Bac Giang Newspaper was awarded 1 collective prize, 1 C prize, and 1 Consolation prize. Specifically, the series of works "Bac Giang promotes regional connectivity, creating new dynamism" by the group of authors Tran Duc - Trinh Lan was awarded C prize and the series of works "Building a friendly government in Bac Giang - Appropriate policies, high efficiency" by thegroup of authors Thanh Nam - Van Anh received the Consolation Prize.

Group of authors Tran Duc - Trinh Thi Lan (Bac Giang Newspaper) is awarded the C prize.

The Permanent NA Vice Chairman wished that press agencies and journalists would continue upholding a sense of responsibility, enthusiasm and professional dedication; actively disseminate and bring the Party's guidelines, State policies and laws into the daily life, contributing to building a more effective and efficient NA and People's Councils, deserving the trust of voters and people.

The group of authors Thanh Nam - Van Anh (Bac Giang Newspaper) receives the Consolation Prize.

They were also urged to serve as a bridge between the Party and people and a platform for diverse voices to contribute to national construction and defence.

The contributions of 15 agencies and units to the success of the award were also honoured at the event, with certificates of merit presented.

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