Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him, the UAE Year Of Award has been launched as a national recognition platform that establishes the enduring legacy of the annual themes of the UAE Year Of initiative.
The Award celebrates individuals and organizations whose contributions create tangible impact and inspire continued collective action across the community.
Oversight of the UAE Year Of Initiative
The UAE Year Of initiative is overseen by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, alongside H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects.
Applications Open for the Award
Applications are now open for the inaugural edition of the UAE Year Of Award.
Families are invited to submit their inspiring stories, while organizations can register their impactful initiatives through the official UAE Year Of website, www.uaeyearof.ae.
Applications will remain open until September 10, 2026.
Three Core Pillars
The UAE Year Of Award is built around three core pillars that will guide every annual Award: Impact, Sustainability, and Inspiration.
It transforms each annual UAE Year Of theme into a lasting national legacy, recognizes initiatives and stories that create meaningful impact, and celebrates inspiring examples that strengthen a culture of community contribution while extending the impact of each annual theme year after year.
A Permanent National Framework
The Award establishes a permanent national framework that ensures the continued legacy of every UAE Year Of theme through a unified evaluation framework and an annual recognition program held during the UAE Government Annual Meetings.
Five Award Categories
The UAE Year Of Award comprises five categories reflecting the many ways individuals and organizations contribute to each annual theme.
The categories are: Main Award, Collective Contribution, Government Champion, Private Sector Champion, and Civil Sector Champion.
These categories recognize initiatives and contributions that support the annual themes of the UAE Year Of initiative.
Collaboration With the Ministry of Family
The inaugural edition of the Award is being delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, reflecting its role in advancing the objectives of this year’s theme.
Inspiring Collective Action
The UAE Year Of is a national storytelling initiative that brings together everyone who calls the UAE home around shared priorities, inspiring collective action aligned with annual national directions.
The initiative unites government entities, the private sector, and the wider community around shared national priorities each year.
