Sharjah24: The 21st edition of the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work (SAVW) has been officially launched, signalling the start of the nomination process across a wide array of categories and prizes. Notably, among the accolades up for grabs is the prestigious "Himma Award," designed to acknowledge and celebrate individuals with disabilities, who have achieved the highest number of volunteering hours in various fields.
This initiative aligns perfectly with the award's main objective of promoting and assisting voluntary efforts, with a specific focus on contributions from this specific group, underscoring its commitment to recognising inspiring contributions that benefit the community.
Fatima Musa Al Balushi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work, emphasised the inclusivity of this 21st edition, highlighting that it features a total of 11 diverse awards spanning across a wide variety of categories and domains. Foremost among these is the coveted "Himma Award," specifically reserved for individuals with disabilities who have demonstrated remarkable dedication to voluntary work throughout the year.
Al Balushi noted that this initiative serves as recognition for the remarkable voluntary contributions made by individuals with disabilities in community service.
Participants must engage in year-round voluntary work, accumulating a minimum of 100 hours annually. They must provide certificates from official national platforms, as well as endorsements or evaluations from the institutions where they volunteered. The evaluation process consists of 80% based on participation and hours, with an additional 20% for diversity and creative execution.
The Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work welcomes submissions across its 11 award categories for government and private institutions, volunteer teams, individuals, families, students, and more. Submissions are accepted from November through December 31st.
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