Rules
Key Dates
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Entries Open
7th July 2022
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Deadline to Receive Applications
12th August 2022
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Announcing Shortlisted Candidates
9th September 2022
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Awards Ceremony.
17 September 2022
FAQ
- Which awards will be featured at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Awards 2022?
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The Fatima bint Mubarak Women Sports Awards will feature 15 awards in three categories:
Category 1 – Individual Achievements:
- Best Arab Women Athlete
- Best Emirati Women Athlete
- Best Youth Athlete
- Best Paralympic Athlete
- Best Female / Male Coach
- Best Sports Media
Category 2 – Federations and other Organizations:
- Best Youth Development Program
- Best Team
- Best Sports Creative Initiative (includes sports development research, technology and sports innovation):
Category 3 – Sports Personality:
- Arab Sport Personality of the Year
- What awards can I apply for?
- Upon meeting the award criteria and the general entry requirements, you can apply to awards in category 1 and category 2 only. There is no entry for awards category 3.
- What are the general entry requirements?
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To apply for an award, you:
- Must meet the criteria of the award you are applying for
- Must have not violated the ethical standards and values of international sport, as recognised by the International Olympic Committee and other leading organizations
- Must demonstrate their top achievements, performances, impact and results
- Award submissions must relate to activities which took place between 1 June 2021 and 1 July 2022.
- Submission of applications in both Arabic and English language
- Can I apply for more than one award?
- Yes, if you meet the award criteria and the general entry requirement.
- Can winners from the previous cycles apply?
- Yes, if you have overachieved and your new achievement is within the timeframe of the awards cycle.
- Can I nominate someone else?
- Yes, you can so long as you are authorized, and the application meets the award criteria and the general entry requirements.
- When is the last day to submit my application?
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Submission deadline is 12 August 2022
The Fatima bint Mubarak Women Sports Awards nomination will run from 7 July 2022 until 12 August 2022.
The judging will take place over three phases
PHASE I – Review and audit by the Award Committee on all applications to confirm that all terms and conditions of the Award are met
Phase II – Review of applications by the award committee and selection of a maximum of five nominees for the award
Phase III – Review the list of candidates and vote collectively to select winners
Award winners will be announced on 17 September 2022 during the Awards Ceremony.
- Who are the judges?
- The judges committee consists of key individuals from the world governing bodies, sports industry influencers and media personalities. Further information will be released in due course.
- Is there a prize money?
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Yes, total prize money fund is AED 1.3 million for category 1, awards 1 and 2 prize is 300,000 and 3 to 6 prize is 100,000
100,000 for each category 2 award. There is no prize money for category 3 awards.
There is no prize money for category 3 awards
- Are these female only awards?
- Yes, all awards, except for the Best Coach award, are open to female submissions only.
- How many winners are expected?
- There will be a total of 10 awards and 10 winners.
- Is the Best Athlete of Determination award open to Athletes from Special Olympics and Paralympic Games only?
- No, this award is open to athletes with intellectual disabilities and athletes with physical and hearing disabilities.
General Rules
- Applicants must meet the award criteria to be applied for
- Applicants must not have not violated the ethical standards and values of international sport, as recognized by the International Olympic Committee and other leading organizations
- Applicants must demonstrate top achievements, performances, impact and results
- Award registrations for achievements between June 1, 2021 and July 1, 2022
- Submission of applications in both Arabic and English language
Note: Submissions open for awards category 1 and 2 only (award 1-9)
Judging Process
The Fatima bint Mubarak Women Sports Awards nomination will run from 7 July 2022 until 12 August 2022.
The judging will take place over three phases
- Phase I
- Review and audit by the Award Committee on all applications to confirm that all terms and conditions of the Award are met
- Phase II
- Review of applications by the award committee and selection of a maximum of five nominees for the award
- Phase III
- Review the list of candidates and vote collectively to select winners
Award winners will be announced on 17 September 2022 during the Awards Ceremony.