On the 17th, the HD Hyundai 1% Donation Foundation held the 2nd HD Hyundai Honor Award ceremony and presented a total of 300 million won in prize money and plaques to winners in four institutional sectors. The HD Hyundai Honor Award was established last year to honor citizen heroes dedicated to helping those in need.
The grand prize was awarded to the Purme Foundation, which has supported the rehabilitation and independence of individuals with disabilities for 20 years. Since its establishment in 2005, the Purme Foundation has provided rehabilitation therapy to more than 600,000 disabled children. The Purme Social Farm, operated by the Purme Foundation, sells crops cultivated by young people with developmental disabilities. The Purme Foundation decided to use the entire prize money of 150 million won for funds to pioneer projects for people with disabilities.
The best group award was given to the Korea Unwed Mothers Support Network, an organization that supports single mothers. The best individual award went to Kim Byung-rok, who has cared for disadvantaged neighbors while making a living in a small shoe store for 30 years. Mr. Kim also received the 1% Donation Award, determined by votes from employees of HD Hyundai. The prize money for the best group and individual awards, as well as the 1% Donation Award, is each 50 million won.
The award ceremony, held at the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center in Asan Hall, was attended by HD Hyundai Chairman Kwon Oh-gap, Vice Chairman Jung Ki-sun, and other executives. Kwon Oh-gap, chairman of the HD Hyundai 1% Donation Foundation, said, "Thanks to those who serve our disadvantaged neighbors, we have been able to move towards a better society this year."