The XXII Solemn Award Ceremony of the winners of Person of the year state-art journalistic contest took place in the Great Hall of the Palace of the Republic. They honored those who, by their work and talent, in word and deed, by decisions and actions, formed the modern Pridnestrovian society day by day, strengthened the statehood, took care of the welfare of the citizens of the republic. The winners were determined in 19 nominations, including Master of his craft, Labor valor, Young discovery of the year, Art patron of the year, summarizing the results of 2018. The names of the best among military personnel, teachers, journalists, medical workers, worthy representatives of social services, agriculture, business environment and such areas as culture, art, sports, and social activities are voiced.
The award to the winner of the competition in the Volunteer of the Year nomination was presented by the PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky. Master's student of PSU named after T. G. Shevchenko, co-director of the Let's Help Together Non-Profit Partnership of Social Assistance, Yulia Makarenko earned it with her hard work, active citizenship, non-indifference and will power. Thanks to her efforts, the first volunteer movement was created in the republic, bringing together more than 60 people. The wheelchair-bound student initiated and organized numerous charity events: Beautiful Veteran, Regiment of Goodness, Eco-Festival, Gifts for Special Children. Implementation of Career Guidance for People with Disabilities unique author's project, creation of trainings and training seminars for volunteers are among her merits.
Addressing all the laureates of Person of the year in 2018 competition, Vadim Krasnoselsky thanked them for their indifference and their desire to make the republic more beautiful, and the lives of citizens - more comfortable and more prosperous. The President emphasized that the achievements of state tasks, reflected in the Development Strategy of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, is possible only with participation of workers and real patriots who defend the interests of the country supervising a machine or in fields, at school board and in the medical institutions guarding public order, guarding the security, ensuring the defense of the state, filling the life of society with art. “Only thanks to the work of these people it is possible to achieve the main goal - development of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. We are the Pridnestrovian people. All our achievements are common. I wish the best, the most worthy, the most sustained people happiness, prosperity and peace,” the President noted, congratulating everyone who was awarded Person of the year title.