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Engineers Award Application Period Extended Until August 27

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has extended the nomination deadline for the inaugural "Engineers Award" to August 27, giving eligible professionals and organizations more time to submit applications.

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Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure has opened nominations for the first Engineers’ Award -- Photo: Sarukaaru

MALÉ: The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has extended the deadline to submit nominations for the inaugural “Engineers Award.”

The application window, which was initially scheduled to close earlier this month, has now been extended until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Recognition for Engineering Contributions

The Ministry established the awards to honor and recognize the valuable contributions of Maldivian engineers and key stakeholders in driving national infrastructure and technical progress.

This year’s honors will be presented across 10 distinct categories:

  • 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

Application Guidelines

According to the Ministry, nominations are open to individuals, firms, and organizations that fulfill the eligibility criteria published in the official Government Gazette under the “Engineers Award Regulation”.

Interested applicants can access online application forms, document requirements, and declaration forms through the Ministry’s dedicated portal at awards.infrastructure.gov.mv.

#Housing Ministry