Fuvahmulah Tourism Awards 2024 Held
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Fuvahmulah City Council's local tourism, this city held a special award ceremony on Friday night called 'Fuvahmulah Tourism Awards 2024' to recognize and appreciate those who have provided assistance to local tourism in various ways.
In this event, awards were given in 10 different categories related to the 10 years of local tourism. The Fuvahmulah Tourism Awards 2024 presented special awards to 25 guest houses and 11 dive centers currently active in the city's local tourism, acknowledging their service.
Furthermore, six individuals who have provided notable services in Fuvahmulah City's local tourism were awarded 'General Award for Service in Tourism'. These awardees included individuals who have provided numerous services to develop the city's diving sector, pioneers of local tourism, those who have promoted the city, and those still actively serving. Additionally, an award was given to honor the contributions of Muhammad Saeed, a renowned diver who went missing while diving at Fuvahmulah's diving point. This award was accepted by his daughter.
In the guest house category, Zero Degree Residence won both the 'Best Rated Guest House Award' and the 'Leading Guest House Award'. In the diving category, Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah won both the 'Best Rated Dive Center' and 'Leading Dive Center Award'.
Additional awards presented at the ceremony:
- First Registered Guest House: Villegza Retreat
- First Registered Dive Center: Farikede Divers
- Fuvahmulah Underwater Photography Award: Muhammad Sarim Abdullah, Manam, Fuvahmulah City
- Fuvahmulah Scenic Photography Award: Mohamed Sareem Abdullah, Manaam, Fuvahmulah City
Furthermore, in conjunction with 10 years of Fuvahmulah's tourism, the 'Sharks of Fuvahmulah Underwater Photography Competition' winners were also awarded. This competition was opened for photos showcasing Fuvahmulah's underwater scenes. Accordingly, the competition rankings were:
1st Place: Ahmed Rehan Mohamed, Lake House, Male City
2nd Place: Mohamed Sareem Abdullah, Manaam, Fuvahmulah City
3rd Place: Ahmed Rameez, Malenbige, Fuvahmulah City
The award ceremony was honored by the Minister of Tourism, Ibrahim Faisal. In addition to the North District Council Member Hamad Abdullah, Mid District Member Ali Fazad, State Minister of Tourism Munnim Anees, Mayor of Male City Adam Azim, Mayor of Addu City Ali Nizar, and some Addu City Councilors,South Atoll Council President, Hassan Faihath Qudratullahwere in attendance.