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Increase in online nominations expected to continue in the remaining days of the Abu Dhabi Awards nomination period
Abu Dhabi, 14 September 2011 - The Abu Dhabi Awards Organising Committee has revealed 70% growth in online nominations received via the Abu Dhabi Awards website, compared to the 2009 campaign, and they expect this number to increase further in the last phase of the nomination campaign.
With the nomination period entering its final weeks, citizens and residents from across the community are encouraged to submit their nomination to recognise someone's contribution to the community. Nominations close at the end of this month.
Held under the guidance and auspices of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi Awards is a unique opportunity to recognise those citizens and residents who have selflessly given their time to make a tangible difference to the community of Abu Dhabi.
Reflecting on how important it is to nominate, 2008 Abu Dhabi Awards recipient, 15 year-old Cameron Oliver said, "My dad once told me that every river starts with one drop of water. This means small things can make a big difference. Please nominate someone who has done a good deed, and make a big difference."
Registering a nomination has never been easier, with 100 nomination drop boxes and stands located across the Emirate. A roving nomination bus is touring locations across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Gharbia to ensure that as many people as possible can find out about the Awards, in addition to the Awards website: www.abudhabiawards.ae .
There are four ways to cast your nomination for the Abu Dhabi Awards:
The Abu Dhabi Awards are presented to citizens, residents and non-residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi regardless of their age and nationality. Nominations and recipients are not limited to specific categories, meaning that anyone can be nominated for an Award. Nor are the Awards presented on the basis of the number of nominations cast, meaning that one nomination is all it takes to recognise someone.
Screening and judging of the nominations take place as soon as the submissions are received, and this process continues until all nominations have been evaluated. The 2011 recipients are announced at the Awards ceremony in December.
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About The Awards
During his memorable lifetime, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder of the United Arab Emirates, believed in the generosity and kindness of the people of the UAE. The affection he bestowed upon his people emanated from his faith in humanity and trust in the belief that every person is inherently selfless and capable to care for others and their community.
Through the commitment of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, to preserve the legacy of our nation's late father, the Government of Abu Dhabi has chosen to celebrate compassionate individuals who have selflessly volunteered their time to build and support the community of Abu Dhabi.
Established under the guidance and auspices of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi Awards is a biennial ceremony that honours and recognises individuals who have contributed in building a greater sense of community and social welfare within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Through their selfless action, Abu Dhabi Awards recipients illustrate the legacy of the nation's father.
All citizens and residents of the Emirate are encouraged to nominate people who have contributed to building and supporting a community, regardless of age, nationality or gender; this includes Abu Dhabi citizens, residents and non-residents whose good deeds have benefited the Emirate, as well as Abu Dhabi citizens performing good deeds internationally.
Award recipients are selected based on their deeds and actions, not by how many nominations they received - one nomination is all it takes!
Nomination Locations
Stands:
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi mall
Al Wahda mall
Carrefour Airport Road
Khaldiya Mall
Madinat Zayed Shopping Center
Marina Mall
Western Region
Tamm Center - Madinat Zayed
Al Ain
Al Ain Mall
Bawadi mall
Drop boxes:
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
Al Muhairy Center for free
Emirates Palace
Abu Dhabi Educational Council
Abu Dhabi Country Club
UAE Exchange Center
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
Abu Dhabi Immigration
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Main branch Bateen
Abu Dhabi Airport
Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company
TwoFour54
Department of Transport - Abu Dhabi (Baynouna towers)
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Daman Insurance
ADCB Building- Salam and Zayed the 1st St
ADM (Municipality) Al Salam Street
ADNOC 892 - Car Care Centre
ADNOC 914 - Zayed Stadium
ADNOC 917 - Mahavi
ADNOC 926 - Al Yasat
ADNOC 971 - Al Mushrif
ADNOC 973 - Zaafarana
Al Falah Plaza
Armed Forces Officers Club
Al Raha Shopping Mall
Department of Transport (Marina Mall)
Abu Dhabi Media
Company 1
Delma Mall
Al Mamoura A Building (EAA)
Abu Dhabi Media
Company 2
Emirates Identity Authority AD
Etihad HQ
LuLu Hyper market Al Raha Mall
Etisalat Corporate and E vision
Etisalat Customer Service
Fotooh Al Khair Mall (Marks & Spencers)
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Health Authority Abu Dhabi
LuLu Hypermarket Mazyad Mall
Jones The Grocer
Khalifa University
LuLu centre- Salam St
Lulu Hamdan St
Manarat Al Saadiyat
MASDAR Institute
Zayed University Abu Dhabi - New campus
Ministry of Education
Department of Transport Mamoura Building 2
National Bank of Abu Dhabi Building
New Medical Centre
Yas Hotel
Abu Dhabi Police HQ
Qaryat Al Beri - Shangri La shopping mall
Al Hilal Bank
Police Transportation and Logistics Centre
TDIC Office 2
Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex
LuLu Hypermarket Khalidiyah Mall
Spinneys - Khaldiya
Daman Insurance
ALDAR HQ
Takatof
TDIC Office- Behind Khalifa Park, Salam Street
Abu Dhabi New Central Market
Al Ain
UAE University - Al Ain
Tawam Hospital - Al Ain
Al Ain Water & Electricity
ADNOC 753 - Al Bateen
ADNOC 852 - Al Gahil
ADNOC 936 - Al Madina
ADNOC 938 - Al Mowaiji
ADNOC 940 - Al Kuwaitat
ADNOC 996 - Saih Bin Umar
Al Ain Co-operative Society Main Branch
Al Ain Co-operative Society Al Manaseer
Al Ain Municipality
Etisalat - Airport Road
HCT College Female Campus
HCT College Male Campus
Lulu Centre - Al Ain
Western Region
Al Dhafra Co-Operative Madinat Zayed
HCT-Ruwais & Madinat Zayed
City mall - Madinat Zayed
Al Dhafra Co operative - Liwa
Al Dhafra football club
Al Dhafra Co Operative - Mirfa
Adnoc 977 Petrol Station - Madinat Zayed Liwa Road
New Madinat Zayed Hospital
Family Development Foundation - Madinat Zayed
About our Partners:
Abu Dhabi Media is a leading media organisation in the Middle East, with businesses in free and pay television, radio, publishing, digital media, games, feature films, music, digital signage, outside broadcast/production, and printing. The company manages over 20 market-leading brands such as the TV channels Abu Dhabi Al Oula, and Abu Dhabi Riyadiya/AD Sports, Emarat FM, and Star FM radio stations, Al Ittihad and The National newspapers, Majid and Zahrat Al Khaleej magazines, the websites, anazahra.com and admcsport.com, and subsidiaries Karkadann Games, Imagenation Abu Dhabi, LIVE, and United Printing Press.
Abu Dhabi Media
partners with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment on VEVO, the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, and with National Geographic on National Geographic Abu Dhabi, the Arabic language television channel, and National Geographic Al Arabiya magazine.
Abu Dhabi Media
is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with offices in Beirut, Cairo, Dubai and Jeddah. www.admedia.ae
Etisalat is a leading telecommunications corporation catering to consumers, businesses, international telecommunication companies, ISPs, content providers and mobile operators.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Etisalat is the largest operator in the Middle East and Africa regions with a market value in excess of AED 80 billion (US$20 billion) and annual revenues of approximately AED 30 billion (US$8 billion).
Etisalat operates in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, a coverage area which reaches more than two billion people. To date, the group's global subscriber base exceeds over 140 million subscribers through mobile and fixed line voice and data services.
In December 2010, Etisalat UAE received the CommsMEA awards for 'Overall Operator of the Year' and 'ISP of the Year'. Etisalat Group received awards of 'Best African Operator' for Etisalat Misr (Egypt), while Mobily (Etihad Etisalat) won 'Middle East Operator of the Year'.
Etisalat UAE is pioneering the launch of the first commercial 4G service on its nation-wide LTE network and promises to deliver a compelling mobile broadband experience to customers.
Etisalat is an innovative pacesetter which has powered the UAE to be one of the top 10 nations in the world in terms of the availability of new technologies, through its support and strategic vision of a number of government initiatives.
Through the launch of innovative new technologies and its regional growth strategy, Etisalat strives to be amongst the top 10 telecom operators in the world.
Through Etisalat's major investment in Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading international mobile satellite service provider, the corporation's connectivity coverage reaches the majority of the entire planet.
The corporation offers a variety of hi-tech complimentary services to the telecommunications industry including managerial and technical training, SIM card manufacturing, payment solutions, clearing house services, peering, voice and data transit, and submarine and land cable services.
About the Takatof Programme:
Inspired by H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, Takatof is a voluntary social programme designed to create a culture of volunteering throughout the UAE. Takatof mobilises people and resources across the nation to find creative and sustainable solutions for proven community needs. Takatof particularly offers young people meaningful opportunities to volunteer for humanitarian, social and community programmes.
The Emirates Foundation established Takatof in Abu Dhabi in April 2007 to raise awareness of community needs, empower UAE individuals and encourage them to participate in specific volunteering opportunities promoting the concept of volunteering as the 'way of life'. The Takatof Programme works to embed volunteering in UAE culture and to promote the concept of volunteering as the 'way of life'.
For more information please contact:
Houssam Kablawi
Edelman
Mobile: +971 50 441 5126
Email: houssam.kablawi@edelman.com
© Press Release 2011
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