The UAE Year Of Award has been launched to honour individuals and institutions who create meaningful impact. This new initiative is designed to strengthen a culture of community action, ensuring that every annual "UAE Year Of" theme evolves into a lasting national legacy. By institutionalising this recognition, the programme aims to solidify the progress made during specific thematic years. The establishment of the award follows the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reflecting a commitment to recognising contributions that drive progress at a national level.
For its inaugural edition, the award will be executed in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, directly aligning with the Year Of Family theme. This partnership highlights the importance of familial bonds within the national fabric. Structured to recognise diverse contributions, the award features five distinct categories each year: the Main Award, Collective Contribution, Government Champion, Private Sector Champion, and Civil Sector Champion. These categories ensure that efforts across all sectors of society are acknowledged. Winners will be honoured during the UAE Government Annual Meetings, providing a prominent platform for national recognition.
The evaluation framework rests on three core pillars: sustainability, impact, and inspiration. By focusing on these areas, the award aims to highlight impactful initiatives and stories while celebrating inspiring role models. This approach is intended to foster a broader culture of community contribution across the nation. The UAE Year Of initiative is overseen by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. He is joined by Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects, in guiding the strategic direction of the programme to ensure its alignment with national goals.
Participation is open to both families and organisations, encouraging a wide range of entries. Families are specifically invited to submit their inspiring stories, while organisations are encouraged to register their impactful initiatives. All submissions must be completed through the official UAE Year Of website at www.uaeyearof.ae, with the submission window remaining open until September 10. This centralised portal facilitates the submission process for those looking to contribute to the national narrative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UAE Year Of Award and why was it launched?
The UAE Year Of Award is a new initiative that recognises individuals and institutions creating meaningful impact, aiming to strengthen community action and turn each annual “UAE Year Of” theme into a lasting national legacy.
Who announced the UAE Year Of Award and which leaders oversee the programme?
The award was launched under the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is overseen by Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan together with Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Which ministry is partnering for the inaugural edition of the UAE Year Of Award?
For its first edition, the award is being executed in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, aligning with the Year Of Family theme.
What are the five award categories recognised each year?
Each year the programme honours a Main Award, a Collective Contribution award, a Government Champion, a Private Sector Champion and a Civil Sector Champion.
