‘National Award for Public Service’ Opens for Applications from Tomorrow until August 12, 2021
The National Awards is an esteemed national recognition of work of individuals who have made significant contributions by the President. Newly introduced this year, the 'National Award for Public Service' category is specialized for individuals who have served the nation for over 35 years and have been observed as diligent and steadfast workers. This award will be equivalent in rank to the prestigious National Award of Honour.
The President’s Office has gazetted the criteria for the awards and announced the opening of nominations for the category on Sunday, May 30, 2021 until August 12, 2021. The Awards Committee will consider the quality of the work of the nominees, as well as their contributions towards the development of their respective fields while judging nominations.
Any individual who had worked in a government agency or subsidiary where the government holds the majority of shares for over 35 years are eligible for this award. The aim of the award is to recognize ethe tireless contributions of the individuals over an extended period of time, and acknowledge the individual justly.
The criteria assigned to his award by the National Awards Committee includes:
- Attentiveness and diligence to the work assigned
- Contributions towards the development of their field or organisation
- Participation in activities held by the organisation
- Progress made as an employee at the organisation
- Abiding by company code of conduct
- Criminal record
Provided that the criteria are reached, nominations may be sent by the organisation, by an individual or by the nominee themselves. The National Awards Committee detailed that nominees must not have any convictions or ongoing investigations for serious crimes, as defined under section 22 of the Maldives Criminal Procedure Act (Act no. 12/2016). Special attention will be paid to the criminal record of all nominees and whether the nominee had been convicted of any crimes, including those of corruption or abuse of power.
Individuals who have previously conferred awards under the Maldives Honour Act (Act 1/97), individuals who had received the National Award of Honour and/or the National Award of Special Achievement in recognition of their workplace excellence or achievements related to their employment would be exempt from nominations.
The National Award for Public Service would be conferred to winners by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during the official ceremony held to mark Republic Day 2021. Recipients of the award would receive a commemorative shield, badge and plaque.