The first national press award ceremony for the National Assembly and People's Council (Dien Hong Prize) was held on the evening of June 9 in Hanoi.
After more than 4 months of launching, the Prize has received 3.328 journalistic works from 171 domestic and international press agencies, 7 offices of the National Assembly Delegation and the People's Council. The judging panel consists of reputable, experienced journalists who work actively, meticulously, fairly and objectively, and have selected 67 excellent works to be awarded. Specifically: 5 A Prizes, 13 B Prizes, 16 C Prizes, 31 Consolation Prizes; 2 prizes outside the structure; No Special Prizes.
Instilling faith in justice, in the socialist rule of law state
General Secretary of the National Assembly, Chairman of the Office of the National Assembly Bui Van Cuong, Standing Deputy Head of the Steering Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Prize, the works participating in the Prize showed a vibrant panorama, close and attractive about the activities of the National Assembly in the fields of legislation, supervision and decision-making on important national and foreign affairs issues. They are still decisions at the macro level of the highest state authority, but they are all imbued with the breath of life, rooted in life and returning to serve life and serve the people.
The strongest evidence for the innovations and improvements of the National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels in recent years is that they have been proactive, flexible, and have improved the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of supervision activities. by implementing 3 resolutions and conclusions of the National Assembly on supervision. These innovations and improvements have been clearly demonstrated by reporters of the Communist Party's electronic newspaper in the work "What solutions to improve the effectiveness of supervision of the National Assembly". The best work won the A prize in the Electronic Newspaper category.
Journalist Pham Thi Ha (Thu Ha), representative of the author group, said that the National Assembly has chosen the "hottest" issues, which are most concerned by voters and people to conduct supreme supervision. Thereby, it has contributed to creating a strong change in both awareness and action in thinking and monitoring activities, meeting the requirements of voters and people nationwide.
The authors spent a lot of time researching documents, data, interviewing, commenting, listening to the National Assembly deputies, experts as well as some citizens… giving opinions and having a multi-dimensional view. on the historic reforms of Congress. The series of works also points out the shortcomings, limitations and barriers that need to be overcome and have timely solutions to promote the role of the highest representative agency of the State; which emphasizes the issue of controlling power, building and perfecting the socialist rule of law state of the people, by the people, for the people.
The people long to see justice done, those who are wrongly justified from the National Assembly - the highest representative body of the people, the highest organ of State power. From this fact, journalist Ngo Thi Kim Anh (Vietnam News Agency) has conducted a series of 5 articles to clarify the effectiveness of supervision in protecting citizens' rights, as well as practical requirements. in the fight against injustice today. Through the supervision activities of the National Assembly and the People's Council on the implementation of the law at judicial agencies, many cases have been brought to review, many defendants and defendants have been vindicated and escaped. from prison, even the death penalty, to return to family and society. The work won the C prize in the category of Print journalism – Reflection, reportage, investigation, press signing and interview.
According to journalist Kim Anh, the topic "Monitoring injustice - Defending justice and human rights" was inspired by the content in Resolution 49-NQ/TW of the Politburo, which assigned the task: "The agencies The judiciary must really be the support of the people in the defense of justice and human rights, and at the same time, it must be an effective tool to protect the socialist law and legislation, effectively fight against the crimes and violations”. Accordingly, justice and human rights are special subjects targeted and protected by the Party.
A series of articles have explored the causes of wrongdoing, analyzed the consequences of wrongdoing causing pitiful situations, people in prison, people who have been separated, and analyzed measures to overcome injustice. in the application of criminal law and criminal procedure, upholding the principle of presumption of innocence, upholding the responsibility of the participants in the proceedings. At the same time, emphasize the supervisory role of the National Assembly as a "shield" to protect human rights and moral rights. Supervision activities of the National Assembly in injustice in particular, in legal supervision in general are like a lamp for people to shine, trust, send and express their thoughts and aspirations, thereby giving them more support. belief in justice, in the socialist rule of law state.
Timely response to urgent problems
"Policy response to urgent requirements" is the story of a group of reporters from the News Department (VOV1), Voice of Vietnam, who mentioned the lack of equipment and supplies in the country's leading major hospitals. medical necessity for the patient's life. The work has excellently won the A Prize in the Radio Award category.
Journalist Le Thi Thu, News Department (VOV1), a representative of the author group, shared that hospital leaders are looking forward to a standard legal corridor to clear bottlenecks, remove bottlenecks, so that medical facilities can Healthcare professionals can confidently walk on that corridor and confidently take care of patients' health. “The story of difficulties and practical problems of the medical profession has reflected any inadequacies in the proposal, advice, policy response and in the development of legal documents, especially in difficult situations. Urgency from the requirements of real life? What are the consequences of the legal gaps that have been, are and will be, and how to fill those gaps? This is the content we cover in the series,” emphasized journalist Le Thi Thu.
According to the journalist, a group of reporters from the VOV1 News Department coordinated to deploy a series of articles for about 2 months, noting difficulties and problems; thereby recommending solutions to the authorities to promptly overcome the problems that arise in reality. Thereby contributing to accompanying the authorities to "react" promptly to each urgent issue, meeting the people's expectations and expectations.
Strongly spreading the spirit of Vietnam
At the first Dien Hong Prize, the Vietnam News Agency Journalists Association (VNA) won 6 awards in the following categories: Print journalism - Reflection, reportage, investigation, press signing and interview; Electronic media; TV; Press photo. In addition, the VNA also won an out-of-structure prize for excellent multimedia production: Special information page on the election of deputies to the 2021th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-XNUMX term.
Expressing his joy and emotion when receiving the B prize of the Press Photo Award for his work "Mobile ballot box", journalist Bui Cuong Quyet (Minh Quyet) said that in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2021, assigned to monitor the medical field and appointed as one of the key reporters specializing in monitoring the epidemic, he is often present at "hot" spots to promptly record accurate images and information at the same time. also witnessed the hard work of the medical team, doctors; difficulties in quarantine areas…
In particular, leaving the most impression on him was the information line about the election of deputies to the XV National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term, which took place during the complicated development of the COVID-19 epidemic. in Vietnam and around the world.
After being assigned by the leadership to act as an information line about patient voters and patients' family members to exercise their rights and obligations as citizens to vote in the hospital, journalist Bui Cuong Quyet contacted Bach Mai Hospital to collaborate. Karma. With the help and support from officials and staff in the Hospital and the election team in Bach Mai ward, he took pictures of voters who are officials, employees, patients, patients' family members to the hospital. polling station to exercise citizenship rights and obligations.
In particular, in the case of seriously ill patients being treated, the grassroots election team will arrange a mobile ballot box to the patient's room, in order to ensure the rights and obligations of citizens. The work not only conveys the profound meaning of the historic election taking place in the unprecedented difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also strongly spreads the Vietnamese spirit and Vietnamese vitality. .
In addition to the works that truly and deeply reflect the innovations in the organization and operation of the National Assembly, many of the winning works also mentioned hot issues of life and timely decision-making, especially In particular, the National Assembly's unprecedented precedent in order to solve and remove the urgent difficulties of the economy, support people and businesses to overcome the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the recent developments in the world economy. complex and unpredictable international situation.
In which, it is impossible not to mention the series of articles "Sweet fruit" in 2022: An important mark of the right decision", a group of online newspaper reporters of VietnamPlus (Vietnam News Agency), won the B prize of the Electronic Newspaper Award. The first Dien Hong Award.
Journalist Nguyen Thi My Binh, a representative of the author group, said that the COVID-19 pandemic has left many heavy "sequels" not only for human health, but also caused "fatal cuts". “for the global economy as well as for the growing economy of Vietnam.
In difficulties, bravery is shown. With the leadership of the Party, a dynamic and innovative National Assembly, drastic actions for the people and the flexible and responsible management of the Government, a series of decisions were quickly issued and urgently put into practice. life, neutralize the impact of the pandemic, bring about great results in both economic, social and epidemic prevention.
And in that context, Resolution 43/2022/QH15 was born, "breathing a new breath of life", giving strength to the Government to realize the Party's wise guidelines and policies, contributing to bringing Vietnam to the next level. The South will recover strongly in 2022. The promulgation of this Resolution is an effort with the highest sense of responsibility of the National Assembly under the drastic direction of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue – that is how all policies Policies of the Party and State have been promoted effectively, going straight to supporting the "pocket of money" of businesses and people during the post-pandemic recovery period.
Journalist Nguyen Thi My Binh emphasized that, with the series of articles, VietnamPlus's online journalist team wishes to bring to readers practical perspectives that can better understand the "initiative" called Resolution 43 as well as the process. The implementation process is very drastic, active, proactive and creative from the National Assembly, the Government to the ministries, branches, localities, businesses and the whole society so that the resolution can really promote its effectiveness in daily life. , society.
The article once again affirms Resolution 43 of the National Assembly with the right solutions, winning and being issued in a timely manner as a tonic that has helped to "open up" the entire economy, creating a positive effect on the market. The market prospered after a long period of pent-up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the efforts of each enterprise - the cells of the economy, that have spread the impact of a right decision, making a significant contribution to the resolution of challenges and difficulties, becoming an opportunity for the economy adapts flexibly and constantly grows and develops sustainably in the next period.
It can be seen that, with a sense of responsibility, enthusiasm, commitment, and a deep and comprehensive understanding of the organization and operation of elected bodies, elected representatives, journalists always stick to the guidelines. , the guidelines of the Party, policies and laws of the State, perform well the role of "bridge" between the National Assembly and the people, continue to accompany the National Assembly, its agencies, and the People's Council to effectively carry out the mission of "serving the people".
