President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has presented the National Award of Honour to 14 individuals and the National Award of Recognition to 24 individuals. The recipients were presented with the awards at the official ceremony held to mark National Unity Day. The function was held tonight at Republic Square.
Recipients of the National Award of Honour received a shield of honour and a badge of honour while the recipients of the National Award of Recognition received a commemorative plaque. This year's honourees were selected by the National Awards Committee, established by the President for the task. From the 14 recipients of the National Award of Honour, 6 had won the National Award of Recognition in previous years.
The 14 honourees who received the National Award of Honour this year, in no particular order, are:
1. Mohamed Rasheed, for his contributions to Dhivehi literature and the Dhivehi Language
2. Abdul Azeez Jamal Abu- bakur, for his contributions to Dhivehi literature and the Dhivehi Language.
3. Mohamed Waheed (Posthumous), for his contributions to Dhivehi Literature and the Dhivehi Language.
4. Ibrahim Waheed, for his contributions to Dhivehi Literature and the Dhivehi Language.
5. Dr Naila Ibrahim Mohamed Didi, for her contributions to the Health Sector.
6. Adnan Ali, for his contributions to the Fisheries Sector.
7. Ahmed Saleem, for his contributions to the Tourism Sector.
8. Mohamed Waheed, for his contributions to the Agriculture Sector.
9. Mariam Waheeda, for her contributions in Social work.
10. Moomina Ibrahim, for her contributions in Disseminating News and Information.
11. Mohamed Saeed, for his contributions in the field of Sports.
12. Hussain Rasheed Hassan, for his contributions in the field of Sports.
13. Ahmed Latheef, for his contributions to the field of Sports.
14. Mohamed Maniku, for his contributions to the field of the Visual Arts.
The 24 honorees who received the National Award of Recognition, in no particular order, are:
1. Mausoom Saleem, for his contributions in the area of Recitation and Teaching the Holy Quran.
2. Sharafuddeen Ali, for his contributions in the area of Recitation and Teaching the Holy Quran.
3. Abdulla Imad, for his contributions in the area of Recitation and Teaching the Holy Quran.
4. Saudullah Ali, for his contributions to Islamic awareness and Islamic Education.
5. Dr Ashraf Abdul Raheem, for his contributions in the area of Dhivehi literature; in promoting the Dhivehi Language.
6. Mohamed Thariq, for his contributions in the area of Preserving National Heritage.
7. Hassan Mohamed, for his contributions in the field of Teaching Children with Special Needs.
8. Dr Jumailath Beygum, for her contributions in the areas of Raising Awareness and Promoting Public Health through the Health Sector.
9. Dr Mohamed Solih, for his contributions to Health Sector Development.
10. Dr Mohamed Shafiu, for his contributions to Health Sector Development.
11. Maeedh Mohamed Zahir, for his contributions in Social Services; Youth Empowerment, Social work and Charity work.
12. Saudulla Hilmy, for his contributions in the area of Social Services; conducting Socially Beneficial Programmes.
13. Mohamed Mazin, for his contributions in the area of Social Services; conducting Socially Beneficial Programmes.
14. Hassan Hussain Fulhu, for his contributions in the area of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises; field of Sewing and Needlework.
15. Sheeza Imad, for her contributions in the area of Hair care and Beauty; contributions to the development of human resources and capacity-building.
16. Ali Samaan, for his contributions in the area of Promoting and Disseminating News and Information.
17. Ali Khushruwan Ahmed, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Water Sports.
18. Abdulla Areef, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Water Sports.
19. Ibrahim Hussain, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Water Sports.
20. Shujau Saleem, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Professional Athlete
21. Yoosuf Azeem, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Professional Athletes.
22. Ali Nishan, for his contributions in the field of the Visual Arts; Photography.
23. Hussain Ihfal Ahmed, for his contributions in the field of the Visual Arts; Fine Arts (Writing, Drawing, Designing)
24. Ali Rasheed, for his contributions in the area of Youth Development; Charity Work and Promoting Social Services.
Speaking during the ceremony tonight, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih extended his congratulations and warm wishes to all the recipients of this year’s National Awards.
