Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has officially commenced accepting nominations for three esteemed awards aimed at recognizing excellence and innovation across various sectors.
The university announced the opening of nominations for the El Baz Award for Excellence in Organizational Sustainability, Feigenbaum Leadership Excellence Award, and HBMSU e-Learning Excellence Awards, reaffirming its commitment to promoting academic and professional excellence in the Arab World.
The El Baz Award, named after Dr. Farouk El-Baz, a prominent figure in research and innovation, honors organizations demonstrating outstanding corporate social responsibility and sustainable practices. This award underscores HBMSU’s dedication to fostering competitiveness and value creation through sustained excellence.
Since its inception in 2006, the Feigenbaum Leadership Excellence Award has celebrated exemplary leaders who have significantly contributed to their organizations and society. Named after Dr. Armand Val Feigenbaum, this award recognizes leaders across three categories: Accomplished Leaders, Women Leaders, and Rising Stars, emphasizing their role in instilling quality-centric cultures.
HBMSU's e-Learning Excellence Awards, launched in 2005, highlight innovation in digital education across the Arab World. These awards honor achievements in smart learning research, course design, and individual contributions to the e-learning sector, promoting advancements that shape the future of education.
Dr. Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor of HBMSU, emphasized the awards' role in inspiring greater achievements aligned with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He expressed confidence that these accolades will foster a culture of excellence and innovation, driving progress in key economic sectors.
Nominations for the awards will be accepted until September 30, 2024, with winners selected by an esteemed international jury. The awards ceremony, anticipated for later this year, aims to spotlight and celebrate the pioneering efforts shaping sustainability, leadership, and e-learning in the region and beyond.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
