Among the 100 young educators nationwide honored with the “Outstanding Young Educators” award for 2026, presented by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, are 3 individuals from Dak Lak province.

The honourees are Ms. Vu Thi Bich Lan, a teacher at the Le Loi branch of Ea Sup Primary School (Ea Sup commune); Mr. Nguyen Trong Thanh, a teacher and leader of the Young Pioneer Organization at Nguyen Tat Thanh Secondary School (Krong Ana commune); Mr. Nguyen Huu Hieu, a lecturer at Tay Nguyen University.

These young educators have demonstrated significant dedication to their professional duties, proactively seeking innovative teaching approaches, engaging in scientific research, actively participating in Youth Union alongside association activities, as well as movements for children and youth. Alongside being dedicated to her teaching, focusing on pedagogical innovation together with fostering creativity in her students, teacher Vu Thi Bich Lan is also highly active in Youth Union combined with volunteer initiatives. Teacher Nguyen Trong Thanh is deeply passionate about the children education in conjunction with development, frequently organizing activities for them. Mr. Nguyen Huu Hieu exemplifies the dynamism in a young university lecturer through his excellence in teaching, scientific research, along with student affairs.

Teacher Vu Thi Bich Lan being deeply committed to her teaching duties, while actively participating in Youth Union and volunteer activities.

This year, from 159 nominations submitted by provincial and municipal Youth Unions, together with other affiliated Youth Union organizations, the Selection Council chose 100 outstanding individuals. This group includes 9 educators from the preschool institutions, 44 from the general education sector (primary coupled with secondary schools), 11 from the vocational education, 36 from the higher education institutions. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Dong Nai city on November 17th to 18th, 2026.

The “Outstanding Young Educator” award is a prestigious honor bestowed by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. It recognizes as well as commends young teachers alongside lecturers who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in teaching coupled with scientific research, possessing strong moral character and innovation spirit, having made active contributions to the Youth Union, student associations, the Young Pioneer Organization, various youth-oriented movements. The award aims to highlight exemplary young educators, individuals defined by their dedication, responsibility sense, profound passion for the education and training career.

Translated by TRINH THUY