Thank You Wish Maker
Celebrating the hearts that make a difference
At Omniyat Center, we believe that humanity is not measured by words, but by actions that make a real difference. From this belief, and under the direction of the center’s senior management, represented by Dr. Adel Al Marzooqi, the honorary awards were born as a message of gratitude and appreciation to everyone who contributed to the empowerment and inclusion of people of determination within the fabric of society. Honorary awards are not ceremonial honors. They are an incentive system rooted in the UAE’s vision of supporting the values of coexistence and social empowerment, and reflect the center’s philosophy of establishing human partnership among individuals, institutions, and community actors.
What is The "Thank You Wish Maker” International Award?
The global “Thank You, Wish Maker” Award embodies the vision of the United Arab Emirates government and leadership to contribute to the country’s global competitiveness in key indicators, especially the Global Soft Power Index, and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
This award serves as a declaration of the best projects, individuals, institutions, and practices that have notably contributed to promoting the values of peace, tolerance, giving, and openness. These values form the foundation for community happiness and a supportive environment for volunteering and innovation to fulfill the wishes and dreams of a wide segment of people.
What Are Honorary Awards?
An inspiring recognitions granted by Omniyat Center to individuals and entities who have made a tangible impact in the lives of people of determination through voluntary efforts or sustainable initiatives.
This recognition aims to highlight models that embody the spirit of “My Nationality is Human” and reinforce the values of equality, tolerance, and impactful giving.
My Nationality is Human Award for Volunteering and Innovation
A tribute to those who combined humanitarian work with social innovation through volunteer initiatives that supported and empowered people of determination in new and effective ways. This award is granted to those who made volunteering a tool for sustainable positive change in people’s lives.
Fingerprints Award for People of Determination
This award is granted to people of determination who challenged limitations and left a distinguished impact in their surroundings. It celebrates individual achievements that prove disability is not a barrier to excellence, but a motivation to leave a mark.
Yarween Award for Distinguished Women
A tribute to women who have played a leading role in supporting the cause of people of determination, whether through community initiatives, institutional leadership, or inspiring empowerment stories. This award highlights the humanitarian impact of women in building more inclusive and equitable societies.
Leaders of Tomorrow Innovation Award
Awarded to youth and adolescents who have created innovative solutions that serve people of determination, whether in education, technology, or community empowerment. It is an award for the future, and for a generation that believes change begins with an idea.
The Wish Maker Award
This award honors those who have played a direct role in fulfilling the dreams of people of determination, whether through donations, volunteering, or individual initiatives. It is a recognition for hearts that worked silently and changed lives with hope.
Honorary Passports
A humanitarian recognition granted under the supervision of the senior management, represented by Dr. Adel Al Marzooqi, to every individual who has contributed to supporting and empowering people of determination within a framework of sustainable community values.
Honorary passports are not merely ceremonial symbols. They are a profound expression of gratitude, awarded in recognition of humanitarian efforts that have left a tangible impact on the lives of people of determination, in line with Omniyat Center’s vision to “leave no one behind.”
Honorary Passport: My Nationality Is Human
This honorary passport is granted to the center’s guests and our partners in building global sustainable value. It honors those who have played a prominent role in supporting people of determination and promoting the values of inclusion and equity.
Holders of this passport are individuals and institutions who embodied humanity through action, not words, and turned their volunteer work into a platform to inspire others.
The passport is granted by the center’s senior management, under the direct supervision of Dr. Adel Al Marzooqi, as a renewed message of gratitude honoring hearts that chose the path of giving.
Honorary Passport: Certified Humanitarian Ambassador
This passport is awarded to participants who have successfully completed accredited training programs in Wish-Making and acquired the necessary skills to support people of determination through innovative and sustainable approaches.
Holders of this passport are true ambassadors of humanity, carrying the message of community empowerment wherever they go.
This passport also serves as a gateway for nomination to honorary programs and initiatives eligible for the global “Thank You, Wish Maker” Award.
Honorary Passport: Wish Maker
This passport is awarded to winners of the global “Thank You, Wish Maker” Award, who have contributed to fulfilling the dreams of people of determination through donations, volunteering, or developing effective solutions.
The message of this passport stems from the very philosophy of the award, which was launched in 2024 to honor individuals with significant humanitarian impact and innovative volunteer initiatives.
It is a tribute to the heroes who work silently behind the scenes to create a more beautiful reality and light the path of hope.
Honorary Passport: Soft Power Ambassador
This honorary passport is granted to the ambassadors of soft power, the pioneering women who have excelled in supporting women and highlighting their humanitarian and media roles. It is a tribute to those who have embodied an inspiring balance between professional success and their voluntary, community, and family roles, becoming role models who share their stories and knowledge to empower other women. Holders of this passport are symbols of inspiring female leadership in building more inclusive and equitable societies.
Honorary Passport: Tomorrow's Star
This passport is granted to the rising generation of young leaders and adolescents who possess a high level of awareness in humanitarian diplomacy. It is a tribute to those who have demonstrated a sense of social responsibility and volunteered at an early age, encouraging their peers to think creatively and engage in community service. Holders of this passport are ambassadors of the future, carrying a global vision and ambition, believing that change begins with an idea.
Honorary Passport: Ambassador of Institutional Excellence
This passport is granted to leading institutions that embody excellence in promoting the values of giving, solidarity, and social responsibility in their policies and practices. It is a tribute to entities that have launched or supported sustainable, qualitative initiatives for people of determination, contributing to their inclusion in the workforce and providing them with training and rehabilitation opportunities, thus creating supportive and integrated environments. Holders of this passport serve as an exemplary model, nationally and internationally, in building strategic partnerships to serve vulnerable communities.
Criteria for Awarding the Honorary Passport “My Nationality is Human”
Issued by Omniyat Center for the Care and Rehabilitation of People of Determination
The “My Nationality is Human” passport is not an ordinary document; it is a symbolic honorary recognition of high prestige, granted to individuals and institutions who have offered genuine support, made a real impact, or publicly committed to collaborating with Omniyat Center in ways that reflect the values of humanity, compassion, justice, and solidarity.
This passport is not awarded merely for attendance or interaction, but through a conscious decision by the Center. It serves as a gesture of appreciation, a tool for promoting the values of goodness, and a window to honor those who truly deserve it.
Individual Criteria
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Direct or indirect support to people of determination
Has provided financial, moral, or social support to the Center’s beneficiaries, such as sponsoring treatment, supporting education, or funding rehabilitation sessions -
Active participation in Omniyat Center initiatives
Has volunteered or helped organize Center initiatives such as the “My Nationality is Human” march, psychological or community support programs, or awareness campaigns -
Documented social impact
Has led or participated in a community campaign that improved the lives of vulnerable groups, particularly people of determination, or raised awareness about their rights and needs -
Influential or inspiring public figure
Has notable standing in the community; receiving the passport enhances the visibility and societal value of the Center and the initiative -
Signed a commitment or pledge with the Center
Has publicly or officially pledged future support (financial, media, training, or networking) with Omniyat Center -
Strategic bridge-building
Has facilitated partnerships, support, or collaboration between the Center and other governmental or private entities
Institutional and Corporate Criteria
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Direct financial or service sponsorship
Has supported the Center’s initiatives financially, logistically, or technically, or used its resources to empower the Center or support its programs -
Long-term strategic collaboration
Has signed an agreement or MoU with the Center that outlines sustainable humanitarian or community collaboration -
Actual empowerment of people of determination
Has integrated people of determination into the workforce or provided training and rehabilitation opportunities in partnership with the Center -
Documented and inspiring social impact
Has created tangible results such as funding treatment cases or launching awareness/community programs through the Center -
Institutional value alignment
Adopts internal values that align with Omniyat Center’s message: compassion, dignity, inclusion, and justice -
High reputational value
A reputable institution (governmental, banking, media, or international humanitarian) whose name adds national or global prestige to the passport and the Center
Organizational Notes
- The passport is awarded based on internal or external nomination, reviewed by a specialized committee.
- The passport is delivered in a symbolic or official honoring event either at the Center or through partnership with a sponsoring entity.
- The awarding event is documented visually and through media to enhance community impact and recognition of the collaboration’s value.
Why do we grant this passport?
Because at Omniyat Center, we believe:
Humanity is not measured by words, but by actions.
And those who play a humanitarian role… deserve to be told:
“My Nationality… is Human.”