Sharjah Excellence Award (SEA)
Promoting a culture of quality, excellence and innovation in all institutions in the business sector in the emirate and beyond. Supporting initiatives and practices that grow organizational excellence in Sharjah and Improving the results and outputs of the economic projects in Sharjah.
How SEA can Help you
- Strengthening culture, organizational excellence and innovation in Sharjah by utilizing global best practices of promoting and celebrating all business sectors and creating a positive competitive environment in the emirate.
- Promoting a culture of quality, excellence and innovation in all institutions in the business sector in the emirate and beyond
- Supporting initiatives and practices that grow organizational excellence in Sharjah
- Improving the results and outputs of the economic projects in Sharjah
The Sharjah Excellence Award program consists of 8 awards:
- Sharjah Gulf Localization Award – For Large (250 employees and above), Small (9 – 49 employees) and Medium (50 – 249 employees) companies in the GCC countries’ private sectors that most employ UAE and GCC nationals. Participants in this category are evaluated based on Recruitment, Training, Qualifications and Job Sustainability.
- Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award – For Large (250 employees and above), Small (9 – 49 employees) and Medium (50 – 249 employees) companies in the GCC countries’ private sectors. The winners of this award are nominated by the award Board of Trustees’ chairman and members.
- Sharjah Excellence Award – For Large (250 employees and above), Small (9 – 49 employees) and Medium (50 – 249 employees) companies from the private sectors in the Emirate of Sharjah only. Participants in this category are assessed based on the organizational excellence model.
- Sharjah Small & Medium Enterprises Award – Targets newly emerged companies in the United Arab Emirates. SMEs are divided into three categories: Infinitely Small (1 – 8 employees), Small (9 – 49 employees) and Medium (50 – 249 employees) businesses. This category is evaluated based on Strategic Planning, Marketing, Innovation, Risk Management and Business Results. Two winners will receive a cash prize of 25,000 AED each.
- Sharjah Entrepreneurs Award – Targets the most successful and leading entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates whom had put a footprint in the business world that has a significant impact on their personal and professional aspects. Nominations in this category are evaluated based on Personal Characteristics, Strategic Direction, Professionalism, Innovation and Business Results.
- Sharjah Social Responsibility Award – Recognizes organizations from Public & Private” Sectors in Sharjah which pay attention to the importance of improving their Corporate Social Responsibility performance and sustainability. This category is evaluated based on Community Awareness Campaigns, Participations in Local Charities, Voluntary and Environment and Educational Activities, Creating Initiatives that Promote a Healthy Workplace and Provide Job Opportunities and Training for the Youth.
- Sharjah Best Security Standards Award – Launched in partnership with Sharjah Police General Directorate, aimed at implementing security safety standards at large and small and medium enterprises. It is open for all companies operating in all private sectors in the emirate of Sharjah, and evaluation is based on three main criteria: Safety and Security, Economic Sustainability, and Social responsibility.
- Sharjah Entrepreneurs with Disability Award – This category is launched in line with the wise vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah on the necessity to enhance the growing confidence in the capabilities and potential of entrepreneurs with disabilities in the United Arab Emirates. Participations are evaluated based on Personal Characteristics, Strategic Direction, Professionalism, Innovation and Business Results.
