Abu Dhabi (Aletihad)
The Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBM Academy) and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council announced the opening of nominations for the eighth edition of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Awards.
The nomination period runs from this date until September 10 and seeks to recognise the achievements of outstanding Emirati and Arab sportswomen in various fields in eight different categories.
The total prize pool is valued at Dh1.8 million and the list of nominees will be announced on October 23, while the award ceremony will be held on November 13.
This year, female athletes who have achieved remarkable results and goals from September 2023 to September 2024 are eligible for nomination.
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The categories for nomination and their respective cash prizes are as follows:
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The Arab Sport Personality of the Year will be awarded by the jury and is chosen based on the individual’s accomplishments as well as the exceptional success of her outstanding performance and contributions to supporting women’s sports.
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, President of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (Mother of the Nation) launched the Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Awards as part of continuing efforts to support the UAE’s, and particularly Abu Dhabi’s, sport infrastructure.
The Awards receive great support and interest from Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, and President of the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Women’s Clubs.
It is the first award of its kind in the region, and one of the most distinguished awards in its various categories, which have garnered immense support from the Arab women’s sports community. It aims to empower women and highlight their achievements in sports over a full year, in addition to improving participation, enhancing competitiveness and excellence in women's sports, creating a stimulating and supportive environment for women athletes, and raising their performances to advanced levels to place them at the forefront of global sporting events.
Extending gratitude for the awards, Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said the aim is “to motivate every Emirati and Arab athlete to win and excel”.
Dr. Omniyat Al Hajri, Vice Chairman of the Academy’s Board of Directors, said: “It has become a unique model for honouring outstanding women, also owing to the support and interest of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed, which pays attention to all the details that have made this award occupy the forefront of the Arab women’s scene at all levels.”
Al Hajri also emphasised that the Awards highlight and motivate every single accomplished girl and woman in various sports and sports media fields, incentivising their creativity and determination to ascend more summits and podiums, in addition to empowering women’s sports and improving them year after year. “This year, the Awards have increased in financial value, and all the criteria and conditions required for nomination are open to everyone,” she said.
The Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Awards’ jury has confirmed that all applications for nomination in the eight categories will be received via the official website: https://fbmwomensportsaward.ae. Dr Najwa Al Hosani, head of the judges’ committee, elaborated specifics about the Awards such as the 10 general conditions and guidelines, bylaws, the manner of submission online and in Arabic, among others.
“The candidates must provide proof of their prominent achievements... obtain an official letter from the National Olympic Committee/Federations/Sports Body to which they belong, and all of their achievements and activities must have been completed during the period from September 11, 2023 to September 10, 2024,” said Dr Al Hosani.
The categories for nomination and their respective cash prizes are as follows:
Arab Women Athlete (Dh500,000)
Emirati Women Athlete (Dh300,000)
Youth Athlete (Dh150,000)
Paralympic Athlete (Dh150,000)
Female/Male Coach (Dh150,000)
Sports Media (Dh100,000)
Best Team (Dh300,000)
(A new category, as of the Awards’ seventh edition, is for Best Sports Mother, worth Dh150,000)