H.E. the President of IMSIU, Prof. Ahmed S. Alaameri, honored today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the members and ambassadors of the IMSIU Award of Excellence in its third edition (2025).

     The ceremony came in appreciation of their efforts and contributions toward achieving the award’s objectives and supporting the university’s journey of institutional and academic excellence.

    The ceremony was organized by the University Vice Presidency for Institutional Development and Community Responsibility, represented by the Secretariat of the Award of Excellence, and was attended by a number of university leaders, award members, and committee representatives.

     ​The event opened with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a speech delivered by the Secretary General of the Award of Excellence, Prof. Haila A. Al-Fayez. She welcomed the attendees and emphasized that the ceremony reflects the university’s commitment to embedding the principles of institutional excellence and fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. She noted that the university places great importance on human capital as the cornerstone of quality and leadership.

     Prof. Al-Fayez expressed her pride in the occasion, stating that the gathering represents genuine recognition of the sincere efforts exerted to ensure the success of the award. She added that these efforts were carried out with a strong team spirit and had a clear impact on achieving the award’s goals and strengthening its institutional influence across the university.

     She explained that the University’s Award of Excellence has witnessed significant qualitative development since its launch as a promising initiative aimed at spreading a culture of excellence and encouraging outstanding performance. In response to the university’s strategic direction and aspirations to elevate institutional performance and promote positive competition, the award has evolved through accumulated experience into a well-established institutional practice governed by clear standards and systematic procedures integrated with the university’s governance framework.

     Prof. Al-Fayez noted that the award has become an effective tool for embedding a culture of excellence and institutional innovation, contributing to the realization of the university’s vision and future aspirations. She stressed that working within the Excellence Award framework is not routine work, but rather a professional and deliberate endeavor that requires a high level of institutional practice, responsibility, precision, and adherence to fairness and transparency affirming that excellence is not merely a slogan, but a daily institutional practice reflected in decisions, procedures, and details.

     She also pointed out that the achievements realized along the award’s journey are an extension of the unlimited support provided by the wise leadership—may God protect them—to the education sector, and of the national approach to excellence and leadership that supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. This, she noted, underscores that investing in people is a national priority that has empowered educational institutions to fulfill their mission efficiently.

     For her part, the Vice President of the University for Institutional Development and Community Responsibility, Prof. Khuloud F. Al-Tamimi, delivered a speech affirming that this recognition embodies the university’s approach to valuing outstanding efforts and honoring those behind them. She emphasized that excellence is an institutional endeavor built by dedicated individuals, and that the noticeable development and steady growth of the award’s work clearly reflect the scale, quality, and precision of the efforts exerted at all stages.

     Prof. Al-Tamimi explained that these efforts covered integrated phases, starting with preparation for the third cycle, developing the work of the organizing committee, reviewing regulatory frameworks, auditing, screening, evaluation, and review processes, and culminating in the preparation of the award ceremony and prize distribution. She noted that this integrated system of work reflects a high level of professionalism and institutional spirit.

     She added that this development is a living reflection of the concept of the “learning university,” which Imam University seeks to entrench through continuous improvement as a fundamental principle guiding all its activities. She also praised the spirit of cooperation and integration across all university sectors—leaders and staff alike—which played a significant role in the success and distinction of the award and its appearance in the desired form. She expressed her hope for continued improvement and development in future cycles, reinforcing institutional excellence and achieving the award’s ultimate goal of embedding best practices and elevating university performance across all areas.

     His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Ahmed S. Alaameri , also delivered a speech in which he affirmed that the University Award of Excellence represents a high-impact institutional initiative aimed at instilling a spirit of excellence and leadership across all university sectors. He noted that the university’s achievements—after the grace of Allah—would not have been possible without the efforts of its staff and various work teams, from the supreme committee to the executive teams.

     He added that the award seeks to institutionalize a culture of excellence at both individual and organizational unit levels, emphasizing that institutional excellence is the fundamental pillar for organizational success, development, and sustainability. He expressed hope that the award would stimulate meaningful developmental momentum, enhancing excellence in education, research, community service, and institutional performance, and supporting the university’s drive toward leadership across its various pathways.

     His Excellency stressed that the university places its people at the heart of its success journey and is keen to support and motivate them across all organizational levels, affirming that investing in capable and distinguished individuals is the true foundation of institutional excellence, success, and sustainable achievement.

     He also commended the efforts invested in organizing and managing the award, praising the leading role of the Vice Presidency for Institutional Development, the Award Secretariat, and all work teams involved, for their significant contribution to enhancing the university’s standing. The ceremony concluded with the honoring of the Excellence Award members, ambassadors, supporting entities, and all participants.

     This recognition reflects the university’s commitment to promoting a culture of excellence, motivating national talent, and valuing efforts that contribute to improving performance quality and achieving the highest standards of development.