Nominations for the 'President's National Award for Special Achievement’ are to open on Thursday.
The Special Awards Committee on Sunday announced that they will begin accepting nominations through the designated portal, from August 1 onwards.
The criteria for the awards have been publicized in the government gazette as well.
The committee highlighted that those interested can acquire nomination forms through the designatedportalon the President's Office website.
The deadline for nominations has been set at September 16.
The 'President's National Award for Special Achievement’ will be conferred to individuals who have performed exceptionally well and made substantial contributions to national progress.
Just like previous years, the award will be conferred in four categories this year as well.
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 level 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. Individuals must be between 18 and 35 years of age to be eligible for this category.
The awards committee has advised applicants to adhere to the guidelines while submitting documents in the application process.
Further, applicants have been urged to have their certificates attested by a lawyer certified by the Bar Council of the Maldives.
