Nominations for the eighth session closed with record participation
The Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman Award for Women's Excellence Secretariat has officially announced the closing of nominations for its eighth edition, after receiving over 500 outstanding submissions from across the Kingdom. With this announcement, the evaluation and judging phase of the competing works now begins, subject to rigorous criteria to select the winners who have made exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
The award opened for submissions last November, encompassing six key fields carefully selected to align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030: health sciences, humanities, social entrepreneurship, natural sciences, economic projects, and arts. The award targets creative Saudi women, as well as government agencies and scientific and cultural institutions that support women's achievements.
Implications of broad participation and its national impact
The Secretary General of the Award, Dr. Rasha Al-Ghafees, explained that the high level of participation in this edition reflects the growing awareness of the award's importance and its ability to highlight inspiring female role models. She added that the submitted works were distinguished by their high quality and innovation, addressing themes that reflect national identity, support sustainable initiatives, and document national heritage and handicrafts, thus highlighting the pivotal role of Saudi women in driving cultural, social, and economic development.
Historical background and strategic vision for the award
The Princess Noura Award for Women's Excellence, launched by Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University, is the first specialized and comprehensive award in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia dedicated exclusively to celebrating the outstanding achievements of Saudi women. Named after Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman, sister of the Kingdom's founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud, who was renowned for her wisdom and sound judgment, the award serves as a symbol of inspiration and leadership for Saudi women. It aims to highlight women's creativity and support their active participation in the comprehensive and sustainable national development process.
The importance of the award in achieving the goals of Vision 2030
The award plays a strategic role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which places women's empowerment as one of its fundamental pillars. By honoring creative and distinguished women, the award contributes to creating a stimulating and competitive environment that encourages innovation and excellence. It also provides role models for younger generations and inspires Saudi women to achieve their ambitions in various scientific, economic, and cultural fields. Internationally, the award showcases the true image of accomplished Saudi women who are capable of competing globally, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a hub for supporting talent and creativity.
As the judging committees begin their work, the community awaits the announcement of the winners who will be honored at an annual ceremony, so that the award’s journey of supporting and empowering Saudi women and motivating them to give more to their country and society continues.
