Nominations for the President's Special Award for Higher Achievers will open on Sunday, 12 July, the President's Office has announced.

The President's Office said the Special Awards Committee will accept nominations from 12 July until 2:00 p.m. on 31 August 2026. Nominations are to be submitted exclusively through the form submission portal on the President's Office website.

The President's Award for Higher Achievers will conferred in four categories this year as well.

The Special Awards Committee urged applicants to ensure all required supporting documents specified in the application form are submitted. The committee also advised applicants to certify both sides of any supporting document containing information on both sides before submission.