The Phoenix Award stands as the pinnacle of honor for Taiwan’s firefighting and disaster rescue personnel. On the afternoon of January 14, 2026 (Year 115), the Ministry of the Interior ceremoniously hosted the "2026 Phoenix Award Laureates Commendation Ceremony." The event was graced by the presence of Premier Cho Jung-tai, Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang, and Director-General Hsiao Huan-chang of the National Fire Agency, all of whom gathered to extend their deepest respect and congratulations to the awardees.Prior to the main ceremony, President Lai Ching-te held a special reception on January 13 for the 77 distinguished laureates. The President expressed his profound gratitude for the selfless contributions and sacrifices made by all disaster prevention and rescue personnel. President Lai stated that the government has allocated NT$28.5 billion to unite all stakeholders in a comprehensive effort to fortify the nation’s disaster prevention and rescue framework. This initiative focuses on the continuous upgrading of facilities at the Fire Training Center to refine the professional expertise of our firefighting personnel, while also ensuring that frontline responders are equipped with modern gear and up-to-date rescue vehicles. The President expressed his hope that all Phoenix Award laureates will continue to work in partnership with the government, joining hands to build a more comprehensive and resilient disaster management system for the nation.