The National Award for Special Achievement has been conferred to 40 recipients.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu conferred medals and citations to the recipients during the official ceremony held to mark Republic Day, at Dharubaaruge on Sunday.
The awards were conferred in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments in higher education and training.
The awards honored individuals for significant accomplishments in progressing through the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) of the Maldives.
This year, two individuals were honored for achieving the prestigious Level 10 in the NQF and 38 individuals were recognized for reaching Levels 7, 8, or 9.
Dr. Aishath Shina and Dr. Khadeeja Rasheed were particularly commended for their remarkable academic achievements at Level 10.
The 38 recipients of the National Award for Special Achievement for reaching Levels 7, 8, or 9 of the NQF include:
- Aishath Ibrahim, native to Guraidhoo island of Thaa atoll
- Fathimath Sana, native to Kinbidhoo island of Thaa atoll
- Fathimath Ghaziya Fathuhee, native to Feydhoo district of southernmost Addu City
- Neesha Naseer, native to Hithadhoo district of southernmost Addu City
- Maryam Shiuna, native to Fuvahmulah City
- Ali Farhaan, native to Fonadhoo island of Laamu atoll
- Moosa Maaish Abdulla, native to Thinadhoo island of Gaaf Dhaal atoll
- Mariya Shaukath, H. Eboodhooge
- Aishath Satheera Mohamed, native to Hithadhoo district of southernmost Addu City
- Ibrahim Sadhin, native to Milandhoo island of Baa atoll
- Ahmed Raihan, Ma. Halkaa
- Sgt Shayadh Saeed, native to Maamendhoo island of Gaaf Alif atoll
- Aishath Yashfa Yoosuf, M. Capricorn
- Warrant Officer 2 Mohammad Afrah, native to Vaikaradhoo island of Haa Dhaal atoll
- Mohamed Rishfau, native to Guraidhoo island of Kaafu atoll
- Fathimath Zahra, native to Maaungoodhoo island of Shaviyani atoll
- Sgt Ismail Shareef, native to Maaungoodhoo island of Shaviyani atoll
- Mohamed Anas, M. Huvandhugadhakoalhige
- Aishath Afa, M. Bondimaage
- Aishath Amaanee Abdul Rahman, native to Hinnavaru island of Lhaviyani atoll
- Ali Jaishan Amir, H. Maadhoovehi
- Leena Ziyad, Mezzo, native to Makunudhoo island of Haa Dhaal atoll
- Azifa Afif, native to Fiyoaree island of Gaaf Dhaal atoll
- Shazna Ahmed, native to Fuvahmulah City
- Aishath Nuha Hameed, H. Unigasdhoshuge
- Ahmed Yaeesh Mohamed, M. Jam
- Ibrahim Zaidhaan, native to Bandidhoo island of Dhaalu atoll
- Rashfa Mohamed Habeeb, native to Dhaandhoo island of Gaaf Alif atoll
- Hassan Zayan Azzam, M. Karishma
- Mariyam Shaahynaa, native to Gemanafushi island of Gaaf Alif atoll
- Aishath Ahulaa, native to Eydhafushi island of Baa atoll
- Aminath Risma, Malé registry RS 4101
- Dr. Fathimath Athfa, native to Hithadhoo district of Addu City
- Mariyam Nashwa, native to Hirilandhoo island of Thaa atoll
- Ibrahim Maahil Mohamed, M. Masthaanu
- Dr. Aminath Shifra, Hulhumalé, Hiyaa 10-19-15
- Zaha Mohamed Ziyad, M. Muranga Villa
- Ahmed Ruvaid Ziyad, M. Muranga Villa