The National Awards Committee has begun accepting nominations for the President's National Award for Special Achievement.
The President’s Office stated the opportunity to submit nominations for the President’s National Award has been opened starting from August 27. The President’s Office stated individuals who wish to nominate a candidate for the prize categories may submit applications before the end of the workday on September 27.
The prizes for this year will be awarded in 4 categories. Nominations for the first category should be individuals who have performed exceptionally well in the field of higher education and training. These awards are conferred upon individuals who have completed education certificates equivalent to MQA ranking levels of 7, 8, 9 and 10 with the highest grade point. One important change, starting from last year, is that the committee will defer to the grading categories defined by the institutions from which the individuals received their certificates while determining qualifications levels.
The second category is for individuals who did exceptionally well or achieved the highest rank in an international competition or exhibition. The third prize category concerns individuals have created effective solutions to pressing national issues through their innovation and research.
A new category has been included for the President’s National Award this year, in line with the statement made by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during last year's Republic Day address. In his address, President Solih had shared his thoughts on offering a President's National Award for Special Achievement for members of the youth who have had a profound impact on national development through their ingenuity, productivity and perseverance. Accordingly, the National Awards Committee has included a special category for creative and innovative efforts recognised to have had a positive effect on national progress. This award is exclusive to young people aged between 18 to 35.
The nomination forms for the President's National Award for Special Recognition are available from the President’s Office during official working hours or for download on the President’s Office’s website. The awards for this year will be presented during the National Day celebrations.