Burgan Bank hosts 11th Al Mass Awards event for special needs
Participating patients, organisations honored
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 24: Burgan Bank restated its commitment towards its annual corporate social responsibility initiative by successfully hosting the 11th Annual Al Mass Awards on Dec 23, 2012 at the Salwa Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah hall. The event, which was patronized under Sheikha Sheikha Al Abdullah Al Khalifa Al Sabah, honored the outstanding achievements of participating special needs patients as well as organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment in pro- viding the necessary support for special needs.
Nine outstanding individuals were presented awards in three categories — the Blue diamond award for those with a cognitive or mental disability; the Yellow diamond award for those with physical disabilities; and the White diamond award, for those with a sensory disability. Furthermore, three organizations were also commended for their work in supporting special needs throughout their daily activities.
The names of the winners were announced through a special documentary feature, where the achievement of each of the winner was highlighted. Special thanks and gratitude was given to all those who have been working behind the scenes that have helped those with special needs achieve their goals. Each of the winners received a beneficiary fund from Burgan Bank, deposited in their own special account at the Bank.
The winners of the yellow diamond award included Noura Abdullah Al Kandari as well as Amira Ali Alghewy Obaid Al Shimmary. The blue diamond award included Shahad Majed Te’ma, Mohammed Suleiman Barrak Al Shiyaji, Khaled Abdullah Jassem Al Najadah and Abdulaziz Al Shalal. In this year’s event, the organizations that were honored for their outstanding work include Ideal Rehabilitation Association, Abeer 2 special needs volunteering team as well as the Rehabilitation Guidance Association.
The evening echoed Bank’s commitment to
Burgan integrate those with special needs into the mainstream community and restore their sense of belonging by recognizing their fortitude to surmount obstacles, the purity of their determination, and the brilliance of their endeavors.
The Al Mass Awards, which began as a simple idea to reward special needs individuals as well as organizations that support children and people with special needs eleven years ago, has gained increasing popularity and national admiration over the years.