Speaking at the 11th annual KOVA Awards ceremony on November 3, Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan, Chairwoman of the KOVA Award Committee said that the awards were presented to deserving groups and individuals, encouraging them to continue contributing to the country's prosperity and development.

Established by the KOVA Paint Group in 2002, the awards aim to encourage students, individuals and groups, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to pursue advances in the areas of science, technology, labour and social welfare.