Thai Phung Ne, one of the people behind the Son La Hydropower Plant, and Senior Lieutenant Tran Van Vung from the Coast Guard High Command were among those honoured.
President Truong Tan Sang congratulated the winners saying they were role models for patriotic movements.
He thanked the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour and the Central Committee for Emulation and Reward for holding the awards during the past 10 years.
He said he was happy this year's programme also selected coast guard and fisheries surveillance officers and fishermen who had shown courage and determination in demanding China withdraw its illegal oil rig.
He thanked the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour and the Central Committee for Emulation and Reward for holding the awards during the past 10 years.
He said he was happy this year's programme also selected coast guard and fisheries surveillance officers and fishermen who had shown courage and determination in demanding China withdraw its illegal oil rig.
