A group of doctors on the frontlines against the COVID-19 pandemic in Da Nang was honored at the annual WeChoice Awards 2020. Photo courtesy of the organiser

The inspiring journey of WeChoice Awards 2020 ended with the gala on January 23 at the SECC Centre in HCM City’s District 7.

This year’s event, with the theme of "Vietnam Miracle", was attended by the chairman of the board of directors of VCCorp, Vuong Vu Thang, along with multiple celebrities and influencers.

The health sector and local doctors' efforts to keep Vietnam safe were the highlights of the gala night when four nominations made it to the list of Top 10 Inspiring People and Top 5 Inspiring Ambassadors of the WeChoice Awards 2020.

They included a group of doctors on the frontlines in Da Nang, a group in charge of Song Nhi’s separation surgery, a group saving the life of a British pilot, and Dr Le Thi Quynh Mai, deputy director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, who successfully isolated the new virus strain for quicker testing of the disease. 

In the entertainment category, singer Thuy Tien won a prize for Artists with Standout Activities and Top 5 Inspiring Ambassadors, while Jack was the Singer with Breakthrough Activities in 2020.

VitaDiary, Unilever and Vingroup were honoured in the category of Corporate Pioneers with meaningful social responsibility campaigns.

The celebration of a new category, The Artist in People’s Heart, was also announced and it went to late artist Chi Tai.

WeChoice Awards is an annual event organised by VCCorp JSC. The latest event marked the seventh WeChoice Awards ceremony.  VNS

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