From the White Coat to the Orange of the Power Industry: The Deeply Moving Piece That Won First Prize for Nguyen Quang Duy, MSc

On July 16, 2026, Thanh Nien Newspaper announced the results of the writing and photography contest "Proud of 50 Years of the City's Power Industry Named After Uncle Ho" – a contest organized by Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation (EVNHCMC) in coordination with Thanh Nien Newspaper. Among the entries, the article "From the White Coat to the Orange Vests Working Through Sleepless, Rainy Nights" by Nguyen Quang Duy, MSc – Head of the Legal Affairs Unit, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC), won First Prize in the Writing category.

Published on Thanh Nien Newspaper on July 5, 2026, the piece explores a relatable yet deeply evocative perspective: from the white coats devoted to caring for patients to the orange uniforms of the electricians who quietly keep the power running.

In a hospital setting, electricity is not merely an energy source for operations, but an essential condition for sustaining ventilators, vital-sign monitoring systems, operating rooms, laboratory and imaging equipment, and information technology infrastructure. Behind the constantly lit patient rooms, hours-long surgeries, and continuously running healthcare systems lies the steadfast contribution of electrical engineers and workers.

Drawing on practical experience at UMC, the author portrayed the special connection between two forces that both serve the community: the medical team, who protect patients' health and lives, and the electricians, who ensure a stable power supply so that professional activities can proceed safely and without interruption.

"Two different uniforms, two different duties, yet sharing the same ideal: serving the people, protecting life" – this underlying message of the piece resonated deeply through its sincere storytelling, evocative imagery, and heartfelt appreciation for quiet contributions.

The article also highlights the parallel journeys of the City's power industry, now marking 50 years, and UMC, now in its 32nd year of formation and development. A stable, modern power infrastructure not only ensures the safe, uninterrupted operation of medical examination and treatment, but also lays the foundation for advancing digital transformation, implementing electronic medical records, enabling cashless payments, and gradually building a smart hospital model geared toward greater convenience and safety for patients.

The award is a well-deserved recognition of a piece with real depth, harmoniously combining practical experience, personal emotion, and social responsibility. It is also a moment of pride for the UMC community, helping to spread the image of dedicated hospital staff who observe, empathize with, and value the contributions of the forces working day and night for the health of the people.

💐 Congratulations to Nguyen Quang Duy, MSc, on this meaningful achievement!

Readers can access the following link to read the full article:
https://thanhnien.vn/tu-chiec-ao-blouse-trang-nghi-den-nhung-chiec-ao-cam-dem-trang-doi-mua-185260629103824387.htm?fbclid=IwY2xjawTFXGhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0NXZONXBxeFJrNUtaU29Lc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuI0JXfbJiKUHOwFfrZE7WzTV20szbrkUs2243QefSyraGunmwKwi5H4NppC_aem_2dhAlda9Cxg8BsPaJMZ_EQ