In the presence of the Assistant of the University Vice - President for female's colleges, Dr. Kholoud Abu Melha, and a number of colleges' Deans, the university celebrated with its members of the teaching staff - males and females - who have won the Excellence Award. The celebration was organized by the Deanship of Quality and Academic Development last Sunday at Abha Palace Hotel.

Dr. Mimi Alsaeed Ahmed from the College of Arts and Sciences, sarah Obeida won the first place in the Excellence award, university teaching aspect. Dr. Abeer Mohammed Zakaria, from the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences for Girls, Bisha in came in the second place while Dr. Asmaa Fathi Abdel Aziz from the College Arts and Education for Girls, Abha came in the third place.

In the award aspect of distinguished employee, the first place went to Tahani Seif Al-Dosari from the College of Arts and Administration, Bisha. In the second place came Mona Ali Al Khzeim from the Deanship of faculty and staff members, while in the third place came Sharefa Mohamed Ibrahim from the Faculty of Science and Arts for Girls, Mahayal Asir.

In the award for outstanding student, the student - Eman Gherm Al Ayadh - from the Faculty of Medicine won the first place, while Samar Safr Al-Majadah from the Faculty of Science came in the second place. In the third place was Jumana Mohammed Albeili from College of Education, Abha.

In the award for community service - individuals women - the awards were withheld for both the first and second places. However, Dr. Shanifa Al-Qarni who is the Dean of University Center for girls' study, came in the third place.

In the award for community service - institutions - the first place went to the Girls' Community College, Abha, while the second place was won by the College of Arts and Administration, Bisha. The College of Science and Arts, Belqarn came the third place.

Earlier, the Vice - President of Academic Quality and Development Deanship, Dr. Hessa Al Maloz has stated that the celebration was a reflection of the university's great keenness to honor outstanding employees, as well as students. The action of honoring personnel is a part of a plan by the university to develop the spirit of competition among employees. She added, "The award came to motivate everyone to redouble his or her efforts."

The Vice - President further said, "Award committees paid great attention, and applied all objective standards in choosing the winners. Hence the numerous number of assessment by these committees before announcing the winners."

On this regard, the Dean of Girls Community College in Abha, Dr. Munira Abu Hamama congratulated all winners. She stated, "I thank the university on this move, which is one of the biggest incentives for honest competition in the work, and a step towards innovation in performance."