Sharjah Government Communication Award unveils distinguished nominees for 2026 Partner Awards
The 13th edition of the prestigious Sharjah Government Communication Award has announced an accomplished slate of nominees across six categories, recognising exemplary initiatives from across the globe addressing critical developmental and social challenges.
The Sharjah Government Communication Award, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, has unveiled the nominees for its Partner Awards at the 13th edition, presented in partnership with an distinguished ensemble of local and international organisations.
The nominations encompass an impressive range of projects and initiatives emanating from government entities, private companies, academic institutions and international organisations, each addressing substantial social and developmental imperatives. The Partner Awards embrace six distinct categories, with submissions spanning environmental consciousness campaigns, sophisticated digital public services, climate adaptation strategies, financial education programmes and transformative artificial intelligence applications.
Within the “Best Communication Practices Dealing with Development Advances” category, presented in collaboration with Asia House, three initiatives from Thailand, the Philippines and India present compelling approaches to sustainability. Thailand’s “Fertiliser 2.5”, developed through collaboration between creative agency Grey Thailand, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Ministry of Agriculture, advances understanding of fertiliser stewardship and environmental protection. The Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government has submitted “Cleanliness for a New Philippines”, a campaign cultivating collective responsibility for community enhancement. India’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change present “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (Plant a Tree for Your Mother), fostering environmental consciousness and conservation practices.
The “Excellence in Digital Community Engagement” category, presented alongside the International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies, features innovations including Macau University of Science and Technology’s “WeMust Smart Campus Platform”, delivering comprehensive digital university services to students. Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited has been nominated for its “For Farm” application and Traceability Operations Room, harnessing digital technology for agricultural management and product traceability. The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Cognitive Aesthetics Media Lab presents “Art of Life: A Multimedia Exhibition of Mawangdui Han Culture”, an immersive exploration of Chinese cultural heritage developed in partnership with Hunan Museum.
In the “Innovative and Resilient Government Communication Initiatives” category, presented by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, nominees include Ukraine’s Kyiv Digital with its comprehensive digital services initiative, Bangladesh-based Friendship organisation with its Integrated Climate Adaptation System supporting community resilience, and the United States based Envoy magazine examining institutional transparency.
Three exceptional initiatives from the United Arab Emirates have been selected as nominees for “Best Public Private Partnership in Communication”, in partnership with the Global Shapers Community. These encompass “Global Money Week UAE 2026 – Smart Money Talks” developed through collaboration between Zoud, the Central Bank of the UAE and national financial sector partners, the “COP28 Green Skills Fair” involving the Popular Foundation, and “Cyber E71” by the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council.
The “Best AI Powered Communication for Social Impact” category, presented alongside the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, includes India’s Haqdarshak, UNHCR Jordan’s AI powered Self service Documentation Renewal initiative and Mind Rockets’ “Sign Language Avatars”.
Individual achievement receives recognition through the “Outstanding Leadership in Government and Strategic Communication” category, presented in partnership with the Sharjah Department of Government Relations, honouring distinguished contributions to public trust and institutional communication. Evaluation focuses upon results and impact, strategic planning and implementation excellence. Award winners shall be celebrated at the SGCA 2026 ceremony.
Source: WAM