The award, launched by Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) and SWSF, honors role model athletes, recognizes the best practices as well as encourages academic and professional excellence in sports sector. These objectives will be achieved by enabling corporate social responsibility practices across sectors, raising awareness and improving the quality of life for locals and residents throughout the UAE.
Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi Award for Sports Excellence is managed by its Board of Trustees and subcommittees. The mandates related to the committees and award criteria are explained in the award’s regulations document.
Furthermore, Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi issued a directive to restructure the Board of Trustees of the Award headed by Al Hazami, Chairman of SSC, with the membership of: Najla Abdullah Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Award, Khawla Jassim Al Serkal, Hanan Mohammed Al Mahmoud, Dr. Abdullah Abdulrahman bin Sultan, Wafa Abdullah bin Ali and Mohammed Ali Al Hammadi. The Board of Trustees will supervise the award’s operations, regulate the award’s criteria and categories, submit periodically report, and evaluate and maintain the award’s continuous development.
Al Hazami extended his sincere appreciation to Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi for entrusting him to lead the Board of Trustees, whom will work together to achieve the award’s objectives. The Board of Trustees focuses on providing the vital environment for competition between the candidates in all categories, rewarding the athletes across all sports sectors, and empowering leaders for the future generations.