QNA
Doha
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the results of the 18th Education Excellence Award, with 79 participants out of 277 winning in the award’s nine different categories.
At a press conference on Thursday, Executive Director of the Education Excellence Award Maryam Abdullah Al Muhannadi said the award reflects the actual contribution to the development process and the achievement of Qatar’s aspirations and meets the scientific ambitions of the participants.
She noted that the 18th edition of the award witnessed a large number of winners compared to the previous edition.
She added that the participants’ applications were subject to arbitration by specialised committees and went through several stages until the final reports were issued, noting that the Education Excellence Day Award ceremony will be held on February 23.
Muhannadi explained that the award included nine categories, represented by the Education Excellence Award for primary school students, the Education Excellence Award for preparatory school students, the Education Excellence Award for high school students, the Education Excellence Award for the distinguished University student category, the Distinguished Scientific Research Award, the Distinguished Teacher Award, the Education Excellence Award for master’s degree holders, the Education Excellence Award for PhD holders, and the Distinguished School Award.
She also pointed out that the award, since its launch in 2006, saw the winning of 900 participants, showcasing the achievement of the scientific aspirations.
She emphasised the continuous efforts to develop the Award and its scientific message to reach the largest possible segment.
The Education Excellence Award, under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, aims to honour and celebrate the country’s top achievers in science, enhance the concept of excellence, and promote positive attitudes towards knowledge, scientific research, and innovation.
The award encourages students, researchers, and educational institutions to adopt the highest standards in their fields.
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education said electronic registration for the 18th Education Excellence Award opened in October 2024.
