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The generosity of the benevolent late Sheikh Zayed manifests itself in many aspects of public life in the emirates. The Abu Dhabi Awards is one such manifestation. During his memorable lifetime, the late Sheikh Zayed believed in the generosity and the kindness of the people of the United Arab Emirates. The affection he bestowed upon his people came from his faith in humanity and the belief that every person has selflessness built within to care for others and the community.
The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his desire to preserve the legacy of our Nation's late father, had the Government of Abu Dhabi felicitate compassionate individuals who have silently volunteered their time to build and support the community of Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Awards were thus created under the guidance and auspices of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Everyone in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and Al Lain may nominate individuals who have demonstrated exemplary acts of devotion, compassion and generosity towards their neighbors, community, and the development of the emirate as a whole.
For facilitating the nomination process, more than 1,000 nomination stands were installed at various locations across the emirate, such as shopping malls, ADNOC gas stations, hotels, banks, as well as numerous outlets of Empost, ADWEA and Etisalat, where people could come and nominate a person of choice.
All completed nomination forms were submitted through the post or via the drop-off boxes placed at the designated locations. Nominations were also submitted electronically through the official website at www.abudhabiawards.ae.
Citizens and residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi nominated the person of their choice.
Nominations had to detail exactly why the nominee deserved recognition.