Gulf Madhyamam's She Q Excellence Awards Returns to Honour Remarkable Women Across 11 Categories

Doha: The highly anticipated second season of the 'Gulf Madhyamam She Q Excellence' award has taken the expatriate community in Qatar by storm with an exciting new twist. This year, the prestigious 'She Q Excellence' award will celebrate the achievements of Indian women and organisations, recognising outstanding talent and excellence across various fields. Out of the 11, two awards are reserved for accomplished Qatari women who are chosen by a panel.

The nomination process for the 'She Q Excellence' Award 2023 commenced on Thursday, July 20, with an overwhelming response from the public. Nominations poured in until July 30, showcasing a remarkable display of talent and dedication from all corners of the community.

A distinguished panel of experts undertook the arduous task of scrutinising the applications and evaluating the merits and achievements of each nominee. After a thorough process, the shortlist of exceptional individuals in each category was announced, highlighting the incredible diversity of talents present in Qatar.

Following the shortlisting, the power was then in the hands of the public. Starting from August 20, the community was invited to cast their votes online to select the winners from among the finalists. This interactive voting process aims to involve the public in celebrating and recognising the contributions of these extraordinary individuals and organisations.

The first edition of the Gulf Media She Q Excellence Award, held in June 2022, witnessed an overwhelming response with over 700 nominations across eight categories. The judging panel, consisting of experts from various domains, diligently selected three finalists for each category, paving the way for an intense online voting phase. Over 70,000 people, both natives and expatriates, passionately voted for the most deserving talents, leading to the announcement of eight remarkable winners on June 30.

The awards ceremony for the 'She Q Excellence 2023' will be held in the second week of September in the vibrant city of Doha. The event promises to be a grand affair, celebrating the exceptional talents that make Qatar a thriving and diverse community.

The inaugural season was graced by the presence of renowned South Indian heroine Mamta Mohandas, who added charm and elegance to the celebration. The winners from last year's event paved the way for more achievements and set the bar high for this year's talented nominees.

As the excitement builds up for the second season, anticipation is high for the announcement of the winners and the recognition of exceptional individuals and organisations in Qatar. The 'Gulf Madhyamam She Q Excellence' award is set to become an iconic event, leaving a lasting impact on the expatriate community and their contributions to Qatar's success.

This time, the awards have been divided into two main sections: the Field Category and the Open Category, allowing a broader spectrum of talents to be recognised.

The Field Category includes eight awards, all of which can be nominated by the public. These awards are exclusively for non-resident Indian women in Qatar. Here are the categories:

Tech Q Award: Recognising women who have shown exceptional excellence in the fields of science and technology.

Edu Q Award: Honouring women who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of education, including teachers and education experts.

Nature Q Award: Celebrating excellence in environmental work, accepting nominations from individuals who have made significant contributions to the environment.

Care Q Award: Commending expatriate women actively involved in nursing and palliative care activities.

Sports Q Award: A tribute to women who have achieved remarkable success in the sports diaspora, including sports teachers and top athletes.

Heal Q Award: Recognising doctors who have made immeasurable contributions in the field of emergency services.

Kind Q Award: Acknowledging Indian women who excel in the field of expatriate social service.

Biz Q Awards: Honouring women who have achieved remarkable success through entrepreneurship in the diaspora.

The Open Category welcomes nominations from all nationalities and includes three distinguished awards:

She Q Impact Award: This category focuses on women's organisations and associations working in Qatar, with nominations accepted from all Indians, natives, and other nationalities.

She Q Empress Award: A prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, without public nominations.

She Q Princess Award: Presented as a Youth Icon Award, also without public nominations.

Exclusive honours for prestigious Qatari women

This year, the iconic event has expanded to feature an impressive array of 11 categories, celebrating excellence and achievement among women in Qatar.

Two of these categories - the She Q Empress Lifetime Achievement Award and the She Q Princess Youth Icon Award - stand out as the most prestigious honours of the event. These exclusive awards are reserved for exceptional Qatari women who have made outstanding contributions to their respective fields and the broader society. Unlike the other 11 categories, which involve a public nomination and voting process, the recipients of these two prestigious awards are handpicked by the esteemed editorial panel of Gulf Madhyamam newspaper.

Nominations must include the category and a detailed description of the individual's achievements. This exciting nomination phase aims to discover exceptional talents across various fields and backgrounds in Qatar.

As the nomination process begins, the anticipation for the 'Gulf Madhyamam - She Q Excellence' award ceremony grows. This grand event will celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of women in Qatar, fostering a spirit of inspiration and unity within the expatriate community.