President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has presented the National Award of Honour to 14 individuals, the National Award of Recognition to 24 individuals, National Award for Special Achievement to 24 individuals and a special medal to four individuals who memorised the Holy Quran entirely while attaining the highest grade.
The recipients were presented with the awards at the official ceremony held to mark National Unity Day. Recipients of the National Award of Honour received a shield of honour and a badge of honour while the recipients of the National Award of Recognition received a commemorative plaque.
This year's honourees were selected by the National Awards Committee, established by the President for the task. From the 14 recipients of the National Award of Honour, 6 had won the National Award of Recognition in previous years.
Moreover, President conferred the National Award for Special Achievement to 24 individuals and a special medal to four individuals who memorised the Holy Quran entirely while attaining the highest grade. The honourees include one individual who had achieved exceptional distinction in completing studies at MQA rank 10, 13 individuals who achieved the highest rank in an academic or training course, and 6 individuals who attained the highest rank in an international competition or exhibition.
President Solih presented special medals to the 4 individuals who have memorised the Holy Quran completely while attaining the highest grade. The medals were conferred to recognise their exemplary achievement.
Speaking during the ceremony, President Solih extended his congratulations and warm wishes to all the recipients of this year’s National Awards.