{"id":15230,"date":"2025-04-17T12:05:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T12:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=15230"},"modified":"2025-04-17T12:07:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T12:07:49","slug":"national-awards-committee-opens-nominations-for-2025-national-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=15230","title":{"rendered":"National Awards Committee Opens Nominations for 2025 National Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"596\">\u00a0The <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"309\">National Awards Committee<\/strong> has officially announced the opening of nominations for the <strong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"394\">2025 National Awards<\/strong>, inviting applications from individuals, companies, associations, and institutions across the Maldives. The application window will open on <strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"555\">Sunday, April 20<\/strong>, and will close on <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"595\">Thursday, May 29<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"826\">In a statement released by the committee, the public is urged to submit their applications to the <strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"718\">President\u2019s Office<\/strong>, addressed directly to the <strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"775\">National Awards Committee<\/strong>, along with all required supporting documentation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1034\">A total of <strong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"862\">39 award categories<\/strong> will be open for nominations this year, covering a wide range of fields in recognition of outstanding national service and contributions to the development of the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1375\">As in previous years, <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1099\">nominations can be submitted directly<\/strong> by private individuals, organizations, and other entities without the requirement of going through a government agency. <strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1271\">Government offices and independent institutions<\/strong> are also encouraged to submit nominations, ensuring inclusivity across both public and private sectors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1561\">The National Awards are among the highest honors conferred by the state, recognizing exceptional achievements and contributions that support national progress and community well-being.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1753\">For further details regarding eligibility criteria and application requirements, interested parties are encouraged to contact the President\u2019s Office or visit the official government website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0The National Awards Committee has officially announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 National Awards, inviting applications from individuals, companies, associations, and institutions across the Maldives. 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