HBMSU Opens Nominations for Excellence Awards in Organizational Sustainability, Leadership, and e-Learning Innovation

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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has announced the opening of nominations for its prestigious awards: the El Baz Award for Excellence in Organizational Sustainability, the Feigenbaum Leadership Excellence Award, and the HBMSU e-Learning Excellence Awards. These awards are designed to inspire corporate social responsibility, recognize outstanding leadership, and celebrate pioneering advancements in e-learning within the Arab World. HBMSU continues to set high standards in honoring academic and professional excellence, reinforcing its leadership in celebrating global achievements.

H.E. Dr. Mansoor Alawar, HBMSU Chancellor, emphasized the importance of excellence in the university’s strategy, stating: “Excellence is a fundamental pillar of our university’s strategy, as evidenced by our initiatives and the many editions of these prestigious awards. At HBMSU, we are committed to supporting the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. By honoring outstanding individuals, practices, and initiatives in sustainability, we aim to inspire greater achievement and creativity among individuals and institutions. These awards not only recognize and celebrate significant contributions in these vital areas but also underscore our unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation across various sectors of the economy and business, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future.”

El Baz Award for Excellence in Organizational Sustainability

First launched in 2011, the El Baz Award for Excellence in Organizational Sustainability aims to champion sustainable practices and drive organizational excellence globally. Named in honor of Dr. Farouk El-Baz, who significantly contributed to the Apollo Program and NASA's systems analysis, the award will be presented to organizations that embed corporate social responsibility (CSR) at all levels, promoting a culture of sustained competitiveness and value creation. The assessment focuses on two key aspects: institutional empowerment, which involves creating an enabling ecosystem that supports sustained organizational excellence, and performance, which examines economic metrics, internal capacity, external stakeholder engagement, competitiveness, and CSR impact.

Feigenbaum Leadership Excellence Award

Since its inception in 2006, the Feigenbaum Leadership Excellence Award has honored exemplary leaders in the Arab World who have significantly driven their organizations to fulfill their roles in business and society, instilled a quality-centric culture, and acted as role models. The award is established in honor of Dr. Armand Val Feigenbaum, President and CEO of General Systems Company, whose expertise in leadership and management has vastly improved results across major manufacturing and services companies worldwide. The award recognizes men and women in leadership roles and emerging youth leaders for their exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence in three categories: Accomplished Leaders, Women Leaders, and Rising Stars.

e-Learning Excellence Awards

The HBMSU e-Learning Excellence Awards, launched in 2005, recognize outstanding achievements in e-learning by organizations and individuals in the Arab World. The awards are divided into three categories: Best Research Paper for Smart Learning Implementation, Best Designed Smart Learning Course Award, and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Smart Learning Award. These awards celebrate innovations and excellence in e-learning, showcasing best practices and projects that have significantly contributed to the e-learning industry in the region. They also honor research that advances smart learning, courses that exhibit creativity and innovation in design, and individuals who have demonstrated leadership and made substantial contributions to the field of e-learning.

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These awards have garnered worldwide recognition, positioning them at the forefront of accolades celebrating distinguished leadership in their respective fields globally. All the awards will be assessed by an esteemed international jury, with applications accepted until the end of September 2024.