The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services has opened the opportunity for nominee submissions for this year’s Rehendhi Awards.

Nominee submissions are required to be forwarded by 30 January, revealed the ministry.

Gender Ministry went on to reveal that individuals may nominate themselves and others and that institutions, offices, companies and committees of women development can also submit nominations.

Relevant documents required to be submitted along with the form have been listed in the application form, revealed the ministry.

Further, interested individuals may visit the ministry’sofficial websiteto view qualifications for the awards as well as the set procedure, categories and regulations set for this year’s Rehendhi Awards.

They will also be made available through the Family and Children’s Services Centers across outlying atolls.

Applications will be accepted at the ministry building from 8am to 2pm every day, said the ministry, going on to reveal that submissions may also be forwardedonline.

Gender Ministry initiated the awarding ceremony in 2014 to celebrate women who contribute their progressive work to the betterment of the nation, the ones who empower the youth to push themselves to reach their full potential, the large accomplishments of the ones who strive to succeed and to increase the count of female employees in significant fields, including ones to which women are yet to be introduced.

While the Gender Ministry initiated the 'Rehendhi Award' in 2014, bold and progressive women of the country have been claiming the good name since.