The National Awards Committee has selected 5 recipients for National Award of Honour and 15 recipients for National Award of Recognition.
National Award of Honour is conferred to individuals who outstandingly served the nation and society for not less than 35 years. The National Award of Recognition is conferred in two categories. The National Awards Committee selected the honourees primarily based on criteria previously published in the Government Gazette and with expert consultations, following thorough reviewing of all submitted applications.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom will present the National Award of Honour and the National Award of Recognition to the honourees at the Independence Day function which will be held at the Republic Square.