The National Award for Public Service for 2022 will be presented at a ceremony in Dharubaaruge at 08:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih would present badges, shields, and certificates to 86 recipients at the ceremony.
The National Awards Committee, mandated with vetting and selecting recipients for the National Awards, received 110 nominations for 2022. The National Award for Public Service is the most prestigious national award conferred by the President on individuals who have served the nation for over 35 years. The award was introduced in 2021.