Wang Shiliang, a technician of the Inner Mongolia North Heavy Industries Group, won the title of Craftsmen of Baotou. Wang is a typical example of someone who keeps learning and practicing his skills to make his way up the social ladder. He has won other national awards, including the National Labor Award.

Baoshan Mining Industry Co won the city-level labor award. The company is a subsidiary of Baogang Group, also known as Baotou Steel, the largest steel business based in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

A team from a subsidiary of China Second Metallurgy Group was among those selected as pioneer workers in the city. The team, consisting of senior electricians, is responsible for the Xiaoyuan Nanlu Residential Community Project. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Song Fei, one of the winners of Baotou Labor Award, reads meters. After starting his career as a wireman, Song is now a team leader at the Baotou power supply bureau after years of work and effort. [Photo/Baotou Daily]