UAE launches award to honour those who create lasting legacy for annual themes
President Sheikh Mohamed has directed the launch of the UAE Year of Award, a national platform to honour people and organisations whose contributions create a lasting legacy for the UAE’s annual themes. The award celebrates those who had a tangible impact on their community and inspired collective action that supported the annual themes. Under the theme Growing in Unity, 2026 marks the Year of…
The UAE has launched the Year of Award, a national platform to recognize individuals and organizations whose contributions create a lasting legacy for the country's annual themes. President Sheikh Mohamed has directed the initiative, which will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed and Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed. The award aims to celebrate those who have made a tangible impact on their community and inspired collective action, with a focus on the theme Growing in Unity for 2026.
The evaluation process considers impact, sustainability, and inspiration, with five award categories, including a main award, a collective contribution award, a government champion, a private sector champion, and a civil sector champion. The inaugural awards will be delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, and submissions are open until September 10, 2026.
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