Nominations for National Awards to Close Tomorrow

The deadline to nominate individuals for this year’s National Awards is set to expire tomorrow at 2 PM, according to an announcement by the President’s Office.

The National Awards consist of two distinguished categories: the National Award of Honour and the National Award of Recognition. Recipients of the National Award of Honour will be presented with commemorative shields, badges, and a certificate by the President, while recipients of the National Award of Recognition will receive commemorative plaques and certificates from the President.

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There are a total 38 categories for National Awards this year:

Quran Education and Quran Studies
Islamic Education, Awareness and Service to Islam
Nationalism
Dhivehi Language and Literature
Maldivian History
Maldivian Culture and Customs
National Heritage
Long-serving Special Service
Education
Health
Law
Social Protection and Human Rights
Strengthening Governance
Environment and Energy
Fisheries
Tourism
Agriculture
Extra-ordinary Bravery
Social Service
Service to Humanity
Business and Economy
Small and Medium Businesses
Boat Building
Workers
Diving
Hair and Beauty
Building and Architecture
Engineering
Transport
Communication and Information Technology
Media and Mass Communication
Sports
Culinary Arts
Visual Arts
Performance Arts
Applied Arts
Women
Youth

To be eligible for a National Award of Honour, an individual must have 35 years of experience in one of the specified areas. Additionally, if they have previously received a National Award of Recognition, at least 10 years must have passed since receiving the award.

Eligibility for the National Award of Recognition requires more than seven years of service in one of the fields, and the individual must be between the ages of 18 and 60. Companies or NGOs can also be nominated if they have been active in their field for over 10 years.

Individuals can receive the National Award of Recognition in the categories of Women and Youth if they have served in a notable field for more than five years and are between the ages of 18 and 35.

Nominations can be submitted via an online portal or by delivering applications to the President’s Office.