President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih conferred the National Award of Honour to five recipients and the National Award of Recognition to 18 recipients on Wednesday.

The honours were presented at the Maldives Centre for Social Education (MCSE) during the official ceremony commemorating the Maldives’ 58th anniversary of independence.

The recipients of the National Award of Honour were presented with commemorative shields and badges by President Solih, while the National Award of Recognition recipients received commemorative plaques. The recipients were selected the National Awards Committee.

The recipients of the National Awards are:

  • Sheikh Ahmed Fahmy Didi - for his contributions towards raising religious awareness and Islamic education.
  • Ms. Rasheeda Ibrahim - for her contributions in the field of Dhivehi language and literature.
  • Voyages Maldives Pvt. Ltd. - for their excellent and continued efforts in the tourism sector.
  • Captain Ahmed Zubair - for his exceptional service to the development and growth of the maritime industry.
  • Mr. Maizan Ali Maniku - for his exceptional service to the development of sports.

The National Award of Recognition was conferred upon the following 18 recipients:

  • Al-Qari Ibrahim Ramzee - for his remarkable efforts to promote Quranic studies and for the recitation of the Quran.
  • Sheikh Hassan Latheef Moosa - for his excellent and continued service in teaching religious studies.
  • Mr. Ali Ameer - for his outstanding contributions to promoting oratory.
  • Mr. Farouq Ahmed - for his outstanding contributions as a writer.
  • Liyuntheringe Gulhun - for their outstanding contributions in promoting Dhivehi language and research in the field.
  • Mr. Abdul Samad Ali - for his perseverance to sustain toddy tapping, a dying wage earning activity.
  • Mr. Mohamed Wajeeh - for his innovative and successful methods of teaching.
  • Mr. Ibrahim Rasheed - for his contribution to the fisheries industry.
  • Mr. Hassan Saeed - for his excellent and continued efforts in promoting tourism.
  • Ms .Shiyama Ahmed -for her voluntary service to skills training for employment.
  • Cadet Major Yaasir Mohamed -for his voluntary service in empowering youth as responsible citizens.
  • Ms. Shifza Musthafa - for her remarkable contribution to promoting journalism and reporting.
  • Mr. Ahmed Muhsin - for his remarkable efforts to promote responsible journalism and reporting.
  • Mr. Ahmed Saleem - for his unwavering service as a sports trainer.
  • Ms. Aminath Shaanee - for her dedicated service in the culinary arts.
  • Mr. Ahmed Azmee Haleem - for his remarkable and continued efforts to promote art and craftsmanship, especially in the fine arts.
  • Mr. Mohamed Nihan Naseer - for his remarkable service in performing and strengthening radio drama.
  • Sergeant Abdulla Shahuneez - for his remarkable efforts to promote youth leadership through volunteerism.

President Solih extended congratulations to all the recipients of the various awards