In 20 18, Comrade Zhang Liming was awarded "model of the times" by Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China, known as "blue-collar craftsman who lights up thousands of families", and held "Report on Zhang Liming's Advanced Deeds" in the Great Hall of the People, with 20 lectures on tour, which attracted more than 10,000 people to listen and aroused strong repercussions in the whole society. Awarded as a "pioneer of reform" by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, he was praised as an "outstanding representative of innovative front-line workers". The seminar on "Pioneer of reform enters the campus" entered many universities such as Minzu University of China and Tianjin University, and conveyed the great spirit of reform and opening up to the young people.

"Model of the Times" is a major national advanced model organized and publicized by Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China, which fully embodies the values of "patriotism, dedication, honesty and friendliness" and the traditional Chinese virtues. He is an advanced figure with strong progressiveness, representativeness, times and typicality. Set up a "model of the times" release hall in CCTV. According to the professional status of Model of the Times, it was published in the name of the Propaganda Department of the CPC and relevant departments. The deeds of the model of the times are touching, with noble moral sentiments and far-reaching influence.

In May 2022, the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee awarded Comrade Qian Haijun the title of "Model of the Times".