Doha: Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education will celebrate next Sunday the honoring of 79 winners of the 18th Edition of the Education Excellence Award, under the slogan “With Excellence, We Build Generations”, at the Sheraton Doha Hotel.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education said that the celebration will witness the attendance of Their Excellencies the Sheikhs, ministers and senior officials in the State, in addition to academics, teachers, and parents of distinguished students. The event aims to appreciate the scientifically distinguished people of the State of Qatar, honor them and celebrate them, deepen the concepts of excellence in the Qatari society, and enhance positive trends towards knowledge and scientific research.
The Education Excellence Award includes nine categories: the Distinguished Student Award for Primary School, the Distinguished Student Award for Preparatory School, the Education Excellence Award for High School Graduates, the Education Excellence Award for University Graduates, the Distinguished Scientific Research Award for High School, 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.
The Education Excellence Award is one of the most important national initiatives that contribute to investing in human resources, based on it being a fundamental pillar in achieving sustainable development and Qatar National Vision 2030. By honoring distinguished individuals in various scientific and academic fields, the award motivates individuals and institutions to adopt a culture of excellence and innovation, which enhances the quality of education and scientific research, and supports the building of human capital capable of keeping pace with global developments and contributing effectively to achieving international competitiveness.
The award also contributes to enhancing the State’s scientific and technological capabilities, by encouraging creativity and leadership in various disciplines, making it one of the main enablers for achieving comprehensive development and creating a society based on knowledge and creativity.