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This extension reflects the award’s commitment to broadening participation and enhancing positive competition among outstanding volunteer initiatives, contributing to the consolidation of a culture of volunteer work and encouraging creativity and innovation in serving the community.
The award includes 15 diverse categories covering various aspects of volunteer, humanitarian and social work. Among the most prominent is the Role Model Volunteer Award, granted to individuals and families who represent an outstanding example of community giving, and who are nominated by government and private entities. There is also the Best Neighbourhood in Volunteer Work Award, dedicated to neighbourhood and village councils in the Emirate of Sharjah, with the aim of enhancing community engagement and supporting volunteer initiatives at the local level.
The awards also include the Excellence in Social Responsibility Award, which aims to motivate institutions of all sizes, from start-ups to large corporations, to adopt innovative social initiatives that contribute to improving community wellbeing. In addition, the Best Volunteer Opportunities Provider Award is presented to government and private entities and volunteer teams that deliver pioneering and sustainable volunteer projects.
The award further includes the Outstanding Supporter of Volunteer Work Award, recognising individuals or entities that provide financial or knowledge-based support, or contribute to shaping policies that support volunteer projects, embodying the principle of social responsibility. The Best Volunteer Initiative Award is granted to government and private entities, the private sector, volunteer teams, individuals and families, in recognition of their impactful contributions to community development and quality of life.
Other categories include the Record Number of Volunteer Hours Award for private institutions, volunteer teams, individuals and families; the University Student Award for the highest level of volunteer participation among university students in the country; and the Volunteer Knight Award for school students who achieve the highest number of volunteer hours.
The award also honours senior citizens through the Authenticity Award, recognising their distinguished volunteer contributions, and the Himmah Award for the best volunteer participation by People of Determination. Additional categories include Best Private Entity Award, Best Volunteer Team Award, Best Young Volunteer Team Leader Award, as well as the Excellence in Specialised Volunteering Award, which is presented to individuals or teams who employ their scientific and professional expertise in specialised volunteer work with sustainable impact.
In this context, Dr Jassim Al Hammadi, Secretary General of the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work, stated that the award has witnessed increasing turnout year after year, reflecting growing community awareness of the importance of volunteer work and its role in promoting humanitarian values and supporting sustainable development pathways. He confirmed that the extension of the registration period came in response to participants’ requests for additional time to prepare their submissions in the best possible manner.
Al Hammadi added that the award seeks to entrench a culture of volunteering among individuals and institutions, encourage initiatives that strengthen community cohesion, and contribute to building a strong and distinctive society that embodies the vision and approach of the Emirate of Sharjah and enhances its community leadership.
For her part, Suad Al Shamsi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work, affirmed that the 23rd cycle is distinguished by its diversity and inclusiveness, noting that new categories have been introduced to reflect recent developments and meet community needs. She pointed out that the evaluation phase will begin immediately after the close of registration.
Al Shamsi explained that the award has become an effective platform for highlighting the efforts of individuals and institutions, encouraging innovation and community giving, and launching pioneering initiatives in the field of volunteer work. She called on all individuals, institutions and volunteer teams to actively participate in the current cycle, stressing that volunteer work is not merely an act of giving, but an investment in building a strong and cohesive society.
She reiterated her invitation to all individuals, institutions and volunteer groups to take part in the current cycle, emphasising that volunteer work is not just about giving, but about investing in the creation of a resilient and united community.
Those wishing to participate in the 23rd cycle of the award may apply through its website, as the award aims to honour individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions across various fields of volunteer work.
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