One nomination is enough for someone to be considered for an Abu Dhabi Award. That is a useful detail if the person you have in mind is known mainly to a few neighbours, colleagues or families. You can put their name forward yourself.
At the Sharjah International Book Fair, the awards team has given visitors a way to see what that kind of service looks like. The exhibition at Expo Centre Sharjah brings together personal belongings, books and tools associated with past recipients, alongside short films about their work. Families visiting through 15 November can find it in Hall 5, at booth M15.
The fair ends on Sunday, but the nomination window stays open year-round. The awards recognise individuals whose voluntary acts have benefited communities in the UAE. Age, occupation and nationality are open, and a nominee can live outside the country if their contribution was felt here.
If a name comes to mind, start with one concrete example. What did the person do, who did it help, and what changed as a result? A description of the lift someone organised every week, for instance, tells a reader more than simply calling that neighbour generous. The official awards site explains the process and links to the nomination form. Visit Abu Dhabi Awards to nominate someone.
Event graphic courtesy of Abu Dhabi Awards.
