Deadline for President's Award for Special Achievement nominations set for Thursday

The deadline for nominations for the 'President's National Award for Special Achievement’ is set for Thursday.

The Special Awards Committee began accepting nominations through the designated portal on August 15, and the deadline has been set at 3pm, Thursday.

Interested parties may download the nomination forms for the prestigious award through the designated portal titled "Form Hushahelhun" from the official website of the President’s Office.

The 'President's National Award for Special Achievement’ will be conferred in four categories.

Individuals who have performed exceptionally well in the field of higher education and training are eligible for the first category. Nominees are required to have a certificate equal to Maldives Qualification Authority (MQA) ranking levels 10 with an exceptional result and individuals acquiring certification equivalent to MQA ranking levels 7, 8, 9 and having achieved the highest rank in their course at their higher education institution to be eligible for the first category.

The second category is for those who excelled in an international competition or exhibition.

Individuals who have created innovative and effective solutions to persistent national issues through research, are eligible for the awards under the third category.

The fourth category is for those who showed exceptional creativity and innovation in their field and have had a positive impact on the national progress.

The award is conferred exclusively for those between the age group of 18 to 35.