39 individuals received the National Award of Special Achievement at this year’s Republic Day ceremony.

While Maldives marks Republic Day on November 11, the awards were given out by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, at a special ceremony to held at Dharubaaruge on Sunday evening.

Dr. Yusuf Nizam was presented the award for achieving the highest academic qualification in the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, while 32 individuals received awards for achieving the highest rank in an academic or skill training course, six individuals for attaining the highest rank in an international exhibition or competition, and two national sports teams.

In addition, President Solih presented medals to 16 individuals who earned the title of Hafiz, for memorising the Holy Quran, and 17 students who achieved the top awards in the world in higher secondary and secondary education.

Furthermore, a special plaque of recognition was awarded to two scouts, while the President’s Scout Badge were presented to five scouts and six scouts were awarded the Baden Powell Badge.

Go tohttps://presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/22593to see the full list of honourees