Educational Excellence Closes 30th Cycle Applications

His Excellency Mr. Ali Al Hosani, Director of SPEA, expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his continued sponsorship of the award, which is considered the oldest award in the country. He affirmed that His Highness's unlimited support reflects his commitment to recognising and rewarding outstanding individuals in the field.

Al Hosani stated that the level of participation in the current cycle and the development in both the number and type of categories and judging criteria confirm that the award has achieved its intended goals, especially in promoting a culture of excellence among those working in the field and instilling the value of knowledge as a strategic option for the country's development and growth. He also praised the efforts of those in charge of the award, the judging committees, and the coordinators, as well as the commitment of the targeted groups and parents to participate and contribute to spreading a culture of excellence, creativity, quality, and precision.

For her part, Ms. Aliya Ibrahim Al Hosani, Director of the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence, expressed her appreciation for the significant engagement witnessed in the 30th cycle of the award. She said, "We received a large number of submissions from various educational institutions and individuals, reflecting our community's commitment to enhancing the quality of education and academic excellence."

Al Hosani added, "The judging process will begin, evaluating the submitted files impartially and based on scientific foundations and specific criteria. We look forward to selecting winners who embody the values of excellence and creativity in the educational field. Through this award, we aim to motivate individuals and institutions to present their best innovations and educational achievements that contribute to the development of the educational system in the country."

She emphasised that the judging committee consists of a select group of specialised experts who will study and evaluate the files carefully to ensure the winners are chosen according to the award's criteria, expressing her appreciation for the partners in success and excellence from teaching and administrative bodies, students, parents, and educational institutions for creating a nurturing environment for excellence.

The award aims, through its message, to deepen the concepts of excellence and creativity, encourage all individuals and educational institutions to improve their performance, foster a spirit of competition among individuals and educational institutions, and direct individual and institutional energies towards scientific excellence in areas that serve the country’s developmental goals.

The award includes two main categories: the first is the category of distinguished individuals, which includes the branches of "Distinguished Teacher," "Distinguished Inclusive Education Teacher," "Distinguished Educational Leader" with two branches of "Top Leadership" and "Middle Leadership," "Distinguished Student," "Distinguished Student from Special Categories," "Distinguished Support Roles," and "Distinguished Parent."

The second main category includes distinguished institutions, which encompass "Distinguished School," "Distinguished Nurseries," and "Supporting Educational Institutions and Partnerships." An exceptional award titled "Jewel of the Arabic Language" has also been introduced, reflecting the interest of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi in the Arabic language.