Qatar Foundation Chairperson HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser recently honoured the 2023 winners of the Akhlaquna Award and the Akhlaquna Junior Award, during a special ceremony in Education City.

Qatar Foundation’s Akhlaquna initiative recognises those who exemplify good moral character and strong values, and who develop projects that benefit their communities.

The latest recipients of the award were recognised during a dedicated Akhlaquna Day, at a ceremony also attended by Qatar Foundation Vice Chairperson and CEO HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani.

New categories, winners

This year, two new award categories have been launched under Akhlaquna, the Initiative Award and the Akhlaquna Appreciation Award. Three winners were chosen for the Initiative award:

  • Content creator Shikha Al-Subai, who combined art and morals through drawings
  • Ibrahim Al Bashri, who presents storytelling with a moral impact for children in innovative and varied ways
  • Al-Nawar Al-Thani, for her initiative to thank workers by providing them meals and messages of gratitude.

Dr Ibrahim Al-Janahi, Chief of Pediatric Chest Diseases at Sidra Medicine, received the Akhlaquna Appreciation Award for his ethical leadership in the field of society and work.

All winners were presented with accolades by HH Sheikha Moza.

The two new awards are designed to celebrate inspiring individuals and initiatives that promote positive change in society.

Al-Thani said she is deeply honoured to receive the Akhlaquna Best Initiative Award. She said that through her initiative, she aspire to spread gratitude and embody the virtues of humility and thankfulness, and foster a stronger sense of unity, compassion and appreciation in our society, making it a better place for everyone.  

Akhlaquna Award for 2023

The winner of the Akhlaquna Award for 2023 is the student-led initiative Asehaa, developed by Al Dana Al Sulaiti, Amna Al Hammadi, Alanoud Al Matwi, Shikha Alanood Ahmed AlThani, Leen Alabdulrazzak, and Haya Weal. The project aims to raise awareness about eating disorders in the community and encourage people with such disorders to seek support.

 

Eighteen-year-old Amna Al Hammadi, a member of the Asehaa team, said their initiative started as an idea among us. However, their school supervisor encouraged them to participate in the Akhlaquna Award, to raise awareness about the issue among all members of the community. 

She said that while they are immensely grateful for the recognition, their ultimate fulfillment lies in making a positive impact on society, even if it means helping just one person through the initiative.  

Maryam Hassan Al-Hajri, Director of Partnerships within the Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships department of Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation, said these awards will promote the values of the Ethics Award and inspire individuals to become active and aware citizens in their communities.

She said they envision the winners of these awards as ambassadors of ethics for Qatar.

Beyond winning the award, we will establish a strong network to enable ongoing initiatives and collaboration. Through this network, winners will make a positive impact on their communities and support one another in their endeavours.

Akhlaquna Junior Awards winners

Seven to nine years old

  • Mehdi Nasser Al-Sharshani​ (Qatar Academy Al Wakra)
  • Mariam Hamad Al-Qahtani (Tariq Bin Ziad School)
  • Aisha Mubarak Al-Minkhas​ (Al Andalus Girls School​)
  • Saleh Ahmed Al-Muhannadi​ (Ali bin Abdulla Model School​)

10 to 11 years old

  • Sabah Bekhit Al-Nuaimi​ (Qatar Academy Al Khor)
  • Ghalya Saoud Darwish Fakhroo​ (Qatar Academy Doha​)
  • Mariam Ahmed Al-Anqar (Qatar Academy Al Wakra)
  • Al-Jawhara Abdulaziz Al-Shammari​ (Al-Nahda Primary School for Girls)
  • Kholoud Muhammad Al-Harami​ (Al Arqam Academy for Girls)

12 to 14 years old

  • Ghanim Muhammad Al-Binali​ (Voltaire French School​)
  • Muhammad Mahmoud Al-Hail (Qatar Academy Al Khor)
  • Muhammad Ali Al-Hail​ (Abdulla bin Ali Al Misned Preparatory School)

 

 

In 2024, the Akhlaquna Award will introduce a new category for nominations, specifically for individuals from the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The award will further expand in 2025 with a category dedicated to institutions.

Established in 2017 by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Akhlaquna reinforces the idea that knowledge and morality are intertwined, highlighting the timeless and universal values exhibited by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – mercy, tolerance, honesty, and generosity – to influence and drive positive behavioural change in society. 

To learn more about the Akhlaquna awards, visit their website at akhlaquna.qa.

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