习近平对“最美奋斗者”评选表彰和学习宣传活动作出重要指示

中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席习近平近日对“最美奋斗者”评选表彰和学习宣传活动作出重要指示，向已经逝世的“最美奋斗者”表示深切的缅怀，向受到表彰的同志表示热烈的祝贺，向“最美奋斗者”亲属表示诚挚的问候。

Xi underscored the importance of honoring the heroes and role models who emerged in the course of China's socialist revolution, construction and reform as the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is being celebrated.
习近平指出，在新中国成立70周年之际，评选表彰新中国成立以来在我国社会主义革命、建设、改革的非凡历程中涌现的英雄模范，具有十分重要的意义。

He demanded extensive efforts in promoting the deeds of the heroes and role models and carrying forward their spirit of patriotism and tireless struggle.
要广泛宣传“最美奋斗者”的先进事迹，传承弘扬爱国奋斗精神。

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, met with representatives of those who were honored at Wednesday's event and their families.
“最美奋斗者”表彰大会25日上午在京举行。中共中央政治局常委、中央书记处书记王沪宁会见了受表彰人员和亲属代表。

Huang Kunming, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, read out Xi's instruction at the ceremony.
中共中央政治局委员、中宣部部长黄坤明参加会见并在表彰大会上宣读了习近平重要指示。

A total of 278 individuals and 22 groups were awarded the title of role models of dedication. Some of them made speeches at the event.
表彰大会上宣读了表彰决定，278名个人、22个集体被授予“最美奋斗者”称号。部分受表彰人员做了发言。