The National Awards Committee has announced on the Government Gazette that they are now accepting nominations for the 'President's National Award for Special Achievement’.
In a statement, the President's Office said that individuals who wish to nominate a candidate for the prize categories may submit applications before the end of the workday on Sunday, 27 September 2020. The prizes for this year will be awarded in 4 categories.
it said that 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 statement said that 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 who have created effective solutions to pressing national issues through their innovation and research.
President's Office said that this year, a new category has also been included, in line with the statement made by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during last year's Republic Day address. President Solih had stressed the importance of recognizing members of our youth who have had a profound impact on national development through their ingenuity, productivity, and perseverance. He shared his thoughts on offering a President's National Award for Special Achievement for such youth in 2020. Accordingly, the National Awards Committee has this year included a special category for creative and innovative efforts recognized 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 (www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv)
The Awards for this year will be presented during the National Day celebrations.
