Mihaaru’s Shana named ‘Journalist of the Year’

Mihaaru’s Fathimath Shana Mohamed was named ‘Journalist of the Year’ at the 11^th Journalism Awards conferred by Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Wednesday night.

Shana emerged as the winner of the award after competing against four talented journalists. Notably, she was the only female journalist nominated for the award this year.

The awards under the 11^th Journalism Awards were presented during a special function held at Umar Zahir Office Building on Wednesday night. Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef presented ‘Journalist of the Year’ award to Shana.

Shana who covers business and economy news entered the journalism field in 2012. She has covered a wide range of news in the field over the years.

Other awards bestowed at Wednesday night’s ceremony include:

Most Promising Journalist – Mohamed Yameen, Nukutha

Best Coverage of the Year – Mihaaru

Audio and Video in Investigative Journalism – Ahmed Aaidh, Adhadhu

Investigative Journalism – Ahmed Naif, Dhauru

Video Documentary – Mohamed Miraan Nashim, Adhadhu

Feature Report – Mohamed Muzayyain Nazim, Dhauru

History and Culture – Mohamed Hamdhoon, Mihaaru

Judiciary and Law – Niumathulla Idrees, Mihaaru

Business and Economy – Fathimath Shana Mohamed, Mihaaru

Sports – Azzam Ali Fulhu, Adhadhu

Entertainment and Arts – Saifulla Ahmed, Vaguthu

Politics – Hassan Mohamed, Adhahdhu

Environment and Sustainable Development – Shahudha Mohamed, Dhauru

Veteran journalists, former ‘Aafathis’ editor Ahmed Zahir (‘Fairy’ Zahir) and current editor of ‘Dhauru’ news Moosa Latheef have received the Lifetime Achievement Award. They were bestowed the award by Vice President Latheef.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice President Latheef reaffirmed the current administration’s commitment to independent journalism, stressing the administration will extend full support to journalists and journalism.