Women of Substance

The Al Mar’a Excellence Awards recognised and honoured exemplary women achievers
 

The Al Mar’a Excellence Awards, the first-of-its-kind in the Sultanate honoured women achievers across different fields at a glittering event at The Amphitheatre, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa on December 5.

The event was held under the auspices of Her Highness Sayyida Dr. Muna bint Fahd Al Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for External Co-Operation, Sultan Qaboos University. A number of other dignitaries and the who’s who of Muscat were also present at the event.

The Al Mar’a Excellence Awards were presented across 12 categories; namely: Corporate Leadership, Fashion Design, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Educational Services, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Health Services, Science and Industry, Technology, Sports, Petroleum Services and Social Responsibility. Apart from these, two women were the recipients of the prestigious Woman of the Year and Most Promising Woman of the Year Awards. Special Awards were given to four women who have made significant contributions in the fields they have chosen to be in.

The Awards were judged on the basis of nominations received which were then reviewed by a panel of esteemed judges and the final ranking process was appraised by Ernst & Young. The Awards judged women on the basis of criteria like innovation and creativity, the impact their contributions have had in society, leadership abilities and the goals achieved.

The red carpet event also featured some dazzling entertainment choreographed by Emmanuel Castis, a talented international vocalist with many music awards to his credit.

The Al Mar’a Excellence Awards was a wonderful platform that not only felicitated woman achievers; but also revealed the passion and inspiration of women who have aspired to attain great accomplishments in their chosen fields and have gone that ‘extra mile’ to turn their dreams into reality.
 

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Unveiled:

The Al Mar’a Excellence Awards also saw the unveiling of the new look of Al Mar’a English edition which will now be called The Woman. It will continue in the same mould of Al Mar’a, though in a contemporary, peppy and spirited avatar. It will reflect all what a woman stands for, in pages of what they like, what they aspire to be and what inspires them to be the best. The Woman is a symbol of a woman’s dreams, hopes and ambitions… and will of course; revel in the different shades a woman stands for. A woman’s guide to everything she wants from life.

The Al Mar’a Excellence Awards 2011 is an Al Mar’a Initiative. Strategic Partners: Mercedes-Benz (Zawawi Trading Company, the authorised general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Oman), BankDhofar and Nawras. Support partners: Taageer Finance Company SAOG, Areej Vegetable Oils (AVOD) and Givenchy. Assessment Partner: Ernst & Young. Media Partners: Times of Oman, Al Shabiba, H! and Al Youm Al Sabe. Radio Partners: Al Wisal FM and Merge 104.8 FM. Printing Partner: Ruwi Modern Printers. Travel Partner: Travel City.
 

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