Deadline for Engineers Award applications pushed to August 27

The deadline for nominations for the Engineers Award has been extended, according to the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure.

The “Engineers Award 2026” aims to recognise the hard work of Maldivian engineers and professionals contributing to national development and the growth of the engineering sector.

The Housing Ministry said on Wednesday that the application window has now been extended until 14:00 on August 27.

The Engineers Award will be presented across 10 categories, including:

• Engineer of the Year  

• Lifetime Achievement Award  

• Young Engineer Award  

• Women in Engineering Award  

• Engineering Innovation, Technology, Education and Research Award  

• Sustainability Champion Award  

• Engineering Consultant / Consultancy Firm of the Year Award  

• Student Innovator Award  

• Community Impact Award  

• Contractor of the Year Award  

According to the regulations governing the award, applicants must be Maldivian and must have made notable contributions to the field of engineering. The Young Engineer Award is reserved for professionals under the age of 30.

The ministry noted that the award is open to individual engineers, teams, organisations, contractors, consultants, state-owned enterprises, government institutions and academic or research groups providing engineering services in the Maldives.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu declared August 30 as National Engineers’ Day last year, marking the anniversary of the Sinamale' Bridge inauguration.