Abstract: The advancement of modern Chinese civilization is intricately linked to the implementation of role model education of youth. Through the lens of the modern Chinese civilization, this article delves deeply into the theoretical underpinnings, value orientation, and practical strategies of role model education of youth, with the aim of nurturing virtuous youth for the grand rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Young individuals, positioned at the forefront of modern Chinese civilization development, are entrusted with the crucial task of driving societal progress and enhancing the growth of civilization by introducing innovative energy into this evolution. Role models in education play a pivotal role in nurturing the holistic development of young people, helping strengthen the ideals, cultivate the virtues, and consolidate the strength of youth. Role model education not only empowers youth in building modern Chinese civilization but also serves as a powerful tool for ideological and political education across society. To do this, we must adhere to a core value stance centered on the needs of the times, establishing a value pursuit based on real-life experiences, aiming to promote the comprehensive development of youth, and holding practical experiences as the foundation in education. As we embark on this novel path, it is imperative to exploit the distinctive benefits that exemplary role model education offers fully. Highlighting role models characterized by unwavering convictions, exemplary morals, remarkable accomplishments, and elevated spirits can kindle the imaginative and proactive spirits of the youth. Flexible and diverse educational methods should be employed, alongside the development of a systematic and rational teaching system for education, and the expansion of effective channels for its dissemination.