Final judging starts for Sports Excellence Awards

June 01, 2025 / 8:05 PM

Sharjah 24: The Supreme Committee of the Sharjah Sports Excellence Leadership Programme has officially entered the final judging phase, where top candidates will be selected across multiple categories. This follows the completion of the evaluation process for all submitted applications, as announced during the committee’s recent meeting at the Sharjah Sports Council headquarters.

Winners to be honoured in June

After the judging is complete, the list of winners will be revealed and honored at a special ceremony scheduled for June.

Programme goals and categories

His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Sultan, Member of the Sharjah Sports Council and Head of the Programme, emphasised that the initiative is designed to inspire and recognize outstanding performance among individuals and institutions in Sharjah’s sports ecosystem.

Award categories

The first edition of the programme includes three main categories: Best Sports Club and Best Specialised Club, Best Executive Director, and Best Employee in Support Services, Corporate Communications, Strategy and Performance, and Community Culture.

Comprehensive evaluation process

Dr Abdullah noted that the committee reviewed 150 application files, conducted 25 field visits, and held 70 interviews, accumulating a total of approximately 150 working hours. All interviews with candidates from Sharjah’s sports clubs were completed in May.

Participation scope

All clubs in the emirate took part in the program, except the Amiri Guard Club and Dibba Al Hisn Club Company.

Honouring excellence and refereeing achievements

The inaugural edition will recogniSe 12 winners across the specified categories. Additionally, special honors will be given for excellence in implementing the referee program. The official date of the awards ceremony will be announced soon.