Central News Agency (CNA reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, July 3) President Lai Ching-te, while presenting the 2026 Presidential Education Award today, said that each awardee has demonstrated courage and perseverance in adversity, breaking through difficulties and changing their destinies through action. Taiwan's greatness stems from its people changing their destinies through action, showcasing warmth and allowing the world to see Taiwan. He encouraged the students to continue bravely pursuing their dreams. President Lai, accompanied by Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Men-an and Minister of Education Cheng Ying-yao, attended the 2026 Presidential Education Award ceremony. The President congratulated the award-winning students. For this year's selection, a total of 326 outstanding students from across the country were nominated, with 167 advancing to the second round. After on-site visits by experts and scholars, 60 students from different educational stages stood out. The President said that each award-winning student is extraordinary and has performed exceptionally. From their award-winning deeds, it can be seen that although everyone faced different challenges during their growth, they all demonstrated immense courage and perseverance, overcoming various difficulties and writing extraordinary life stories. He stated that Liao Chien-kai (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology) in the university group, who experienced family upheaval early in life, transformed his experiences into nourishment for artistic creation. He not only became a national team member in the graphic design technical category but also successfully applied for the Ministry of Education's overseas elite training program, using his expertise to exert a positive influence. He mentioned that Huang Ting-li (Changhua Senior High School) in the high school group, facing adversities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and reading difficulties, not only overca