The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) through the Youth and Sports Department announced that the nomination form for the National Youth Day Award 2024, in conjunction with the 19th National Youth Day celebration is available via the link http://tiny.cc/AHBK2024.
The application procedure and information can also be obtained through the link https://tinyurl.com/Infopek-AHBK-2024 and the National Youth Day Award portal at http://www.belia-sukan.gov.bn.
The award is a recognition and appreciation for the youth movement in the Sultanate in responding to the titah and wishes of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in making the youth an asset that needs to be focused on and appreciated.
This proves that the youth group has never been neglected by the government with full attention on youth development. The availability of facilities and infrastructure provides proof that the well-being and needs of the youth are being safeguarded.
The recognition is a platform and a manifestation in supporting the efforts of the youth in developing and maintaining the spirit of volunteerism among the community.
Voluntary youth involvement was touched upon in His Majesty’s titah on August 1, 2006, in conjunction with the first National Youth Day celebration.
This year’s award categories are divided into four.
The Excellent Youth Award (BC) is a recognition and appreciation given to a youth who has made an outstanding contribution in any field or show efforts that bears fruit in making the country proud.
Outstanding achievements at the international level are a priority, while the regional and national levels are also an advantage in various fields including religion, sports, education, entrepreneurship, science, technology, culture and arts.
The Meritorious Youth Award (BB) is a recognition and appreciation given to youth in various fields, who is active and provides voluntary and continuous contribution and service to the community in the country.
The Young Youth Leader Award (PMB), recognises the excellent service shown by a young leader in advancing the organisation he or she has led continuously.
It is a continuous honour for the participation in producing credible, visionary and prudent youth leaders.
The Excellent Project for Youth Award (PCUB), divided into three categories – Outstanding Project for Youth in the Social and Economic Field (PCUBSE) which is a project involving contributions in youth development and diversifying national economy and volunteerism; Excellent Project For Youth in the Field of Healthy Lifestyle (PCUBGHS) to promote health and recreational sports in empowerment, and healthcare to the community in the country; and the Excellent Project for Youth in the Field of Arts and Culture (PUCBSK) on maintaining the identity and ideology of a community and enhancing the development in arts and culture.
According to the MCYS, nominations are open to citizens of His Majesty or permanent residents (Brunei passport holders); male or female consisting of individual youth involved in any organisation recognised by the government of His Majesty; aged between 15 and 35 (no more than 35 years on August 1) for the PCUB/BC/BB category; and aged between 15 to 45 (not more than 45 years on August 1) for the PMB category.
Applicants are only allowed to apply for one category only (BC/BB/PMB) and have never received the National Youth Day Award for the same category.
The support and confirmation form must be filled in by any party or individual who can provide confirmation relating to the applicant/candidate.
Other requirements include an evaluation of the work performance of the last three years for those concerned; to fill out the complete registration form, and to include the required documents and videos.
Incomplete applications and not following the conditions of participation will not be considered.
The closing date for registration is on June 6 at 3pm. – Azlan Othman
