A Shout-out to All the Amazing People Who Were Honored at the National Awards 2020!

After much delay due the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Awards 2020, was held last night; also coinciding with this year’s National Unity Day. The awards were presented in 33 categories this time around whereas the winners were selected by the National Awards Committee which was put together by the President for the task. At the grand event held last night, the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, presented awards for a total of 62 individuals.

Accordingly, 14 individuals were conferred the National Award of Honor. Out of these 14 individuals, 6 had won the National Award of Recognition in previous years. Recipients received a shield of honor and a badge of honor. The 14 winners in no particular order, are:

Photo: Ibrahim Waheed recognized for his contributions to Dhivehi Literature and the Dhivehi Language

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.

A total of 24 individuals were presented the National Award of Recognition and had received a commemorative plaque. The 24 winners 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.

The National Award for Special Achievement was also conferred to 24 individuals. Honorees include of one individual who had achieved exceptional distinction in completing studies at MQA rank 10; 13 individuals who achieved the highest rank in an academic or training course; 6 individuals who attained the highest rank in an international competition or exhibition and 4 individuals who memorized the Holy Quran entirely while attaining the highest grade.

Photo: Dr Naushad Mohamed honored for exceptional distinction in completing studies at MQA rank 10

The honoree who achieved exceptional distinction in completing studies at MQA rank 10 is:
1. Dr Naushad Mohamed

The thirteen individuals who achieved the highest rank in a higher academic course or training course are:
Master’s Degree
1. Mariyam Anaa Hassan
2. Ali Suzain
3. Munshidha Ibrahim
4. Uzma Abdul Latheef
5. Ahmed Fizal
6. Mariyam Nazaha
7. Mariyam Moonisa Hussain
8. Uza Aminath Rashfa
9. Uza Aminath Eman Abdul Gafoor

Bachelor’s Degree
1. Fathimath Mizna
2. Aishath Lamha Hussain Rameez
3. Uz Hassan Samil
4. Amani Atieno Ongyango

Photo: Hassan Saaid awarded for attaining the highest rank in an international exhibition or competition

The 6 individuals awarded for attaining the highest rank in an international exhibition or competition are:
1. Sifuna Ibrahim
2. Mishka Afrah Hassan
3. Hussain Zayan Shaheed Zaki
4. Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq
5. Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq
6. Hassan Saaid

The 4 who were awarded special medals for committing the Holy Quran to memory at the highest level are:
1. Al-Hafiza Rafah Ali
2. Al-Hafiza Navaar Firaaq Mohamed Fulhu
3. Al-Hafiz Ahmed Zawl
4. Al-Hafiz Muhammadh Yooshau Bin Zamzam

Photo: Winners of Order of the Dignified Rule of the Muleege Dynasty and the Order of the Dignified Rule of the Dhiyamigili Dynasty

Moreover, the President had also bestowed the Order of the Dignified Rule of the Muleege Dynasty and the Order of the Dignified Rule of the Dhiyamigili Dynasty to two persons. Ibrahim Ismail Ali is the recipient of the Order of the Dignified Rule of the Muleege Dynasty whilst Badu Naseer is the recipient of the Order of the Dignified Rule of the Dhiyamigili Dynasty.
We congratulate all the recipients!