·      Event honors 19 winners across three main categories

·      Inaugural awards underscore NEOM’s role as a leader in social responsibility

NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – August 15, 2024: NEOM, the sustainable development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, yesterday (Wednesday, August 14) hosted its inaugural NEOM Social Responsibility Awards ceremony. The celebratory event hosted by NEOM Social Responsibility (NEOM SR) honored the outstanding contributions being made by NEOM’s employees, sectors, departments, partners and communities in the region.

NEOM CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr congratulated the award winners, saying: “Our commitment to social responsibility is a reflection of our core values and aligns seamlessly with NEOM's vision and the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. Sustainability, as one of NEOM’s pillars, drives us to innovate and act in ways that create lasting, positive impact. The remarkable efforts of our teams and individuals in driving meaningful change demonstrate our dedication to building a sustainable future that benefits not only our communities but also our nation. We are proud and happy to celebrate these contributions as a testament to our shared vision for a prosperous and inclusive future.”

Attending the first NEOM Social Responsibility Awards ceremony were NEOM executives, employees, business partners, school students and members of the local NEOM and Tabuk communities. The event honored 19 winners across three main award categories, NEOM Sectors, NEOM Partners and NEOM Individuals, with a further five sub-categories: NEOM Employees, NEOM Families, NEOM Community School Students, Partner Employees and Local Community.

Within the NEOM Sectors category, three winners were recognized: NEOM Operations, THE LINE proponent and Oxagon. Another three winners were awarded in the NEOM Partners category: Nesma & Partners, Ernst & Young [EY] and King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). In the NEOM Individuals category, 13 winners were honored: Bader Aljishi, Waleed BinSalman, Farida Qtishat, Salima Rahim, Juanita van Tonder, Gunay Aghayeva, Amarah Rahim, Aritom Pokidysevn, Nadirah Rahim, Thadickal V Joydas, Sultan Alharbi, Reema Alfakhri and Anas Alshafi.

Designed to highlight the best practices and exemplary contributions of individuals and institutions, the NEOM Social Responsibility Awards acknowledge and pay tribute to those who demonstrate a genuine commitment to social responsibility. In line with NEOM's commitment to empowering local communities and enhancing human capacity through sustainable projects, the award aims to inspire wider participation in social initiatives by individuals and enterprises.

The NEOM Social Responsibility Awards are an important component in NEOM SR’s journey toward accelerating progress, enhancing the quality of life and embedding value for the communities of NEOM and Tabuk. In 2023, 50,000 people benefited from NEOM’s social responsibility programs. A total of 26 projects were awarded to companies in Tabuk and 583 individuals from NEOM and Tabuk benefited from employment opportunities. The previous year, NEOM introduced its first integrated volunteering ecosystem, engaging more than 1,300 volunteers across 68 different opportunities to serve their communities.

Through its role as an enabler, facilitator and catalyst of socioeconomic growth, NEOM SR promotes a culture of social responsibility across NEOM, its regions and its sectors to inspire all stakeholders to contribute to shaping the future of responsible communities. These efforts demonstrate NEOM’s adherence to the overarching objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and its commitment to creating a legacy that makes the world a better place.