Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) celebrated academic achievements of the students and professional excellence of academic & non-academic staff with its annual Excellence Award Ceremony 2024. Held in conjunction with UTB Convocation Ceremony 2024, the event took place at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
The ceremony recognised outstanding achievements across multiple categories, including the Staff Excellence Award (SEA), the Vice-Chancellor’s Award, the University Student Excellence Award, the Outstanding Research Paper Award, the Publication Award, the Dean’s List Award and the Co-Curricular Activities or Student Achievement Passport (SAP) Award. The event also featured the People’s Choice Award for UTB Project Showcase 2024.
Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Mohamad Azmi bin Hj Mohd Hanifah, the Deputy Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office and UTB Council Member graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
The ceremony was further distinguished by the presence of UTB Vice- Chancellor, Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Professor Dr Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman; Mr. Wang Haitao, Acting Ambassador of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam; and other esteemed members of the UTB Council. other esteemed members of the UTB Council.
The event commenced with the recitation of the Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by a welcoming address delivered by the UTB Vice-Chancellor, officially marking the start of the award ceremony.
At the ceremony, the Guest of Honour presented awards to the recipients of the Staff Excellence Awards (SEA), recognising achievements in teaching, research and administrative excellence for both academic and non-academic staff, as well as a Special Mention Award.
A total of seventeen exceptional academics and staff members were awarded for their exemplary service to the University this year. The main award recipients each received a commemorative plaque, a certificate of recognition, and a cash prize of BND$1,000.00, while those granted the Special Mention Award were presented with certificates acknowledging their contributions.
The recipients of the Staff Excellence Awards and Special Mention are as follows:
Teaching Excellence Awards 2024
Professor Dr. Mohamed Hasnain Isa
Pg Dr Noor Muneerah binti Pg Haji Jeludin
Dr. Aida Maryam binti Haji Basri
AP Dr. Md Motiar Rahman
Dayang Hajah Siti Eddylahwati binti Haji Suhaili
Dr. Haji Sharul Tazrajiman bin Haji Tajuddin
Research Excellence Awards 2024
REA (Senior-Career Academic)
Professor Dr. Mohamed Hasnain Isa
Administrative Excellence Awards (Academic) 2024
Dr. Denni Kurniawan
Dr. Haji Sharul Tazrajiman bin Haji Tajuddin
Dr. Ravi Kumar Patchmuthu
Administrative Excellence Awards (Non-Academic) 2024
Dk Susidzaimah binti Pg Sulaiman
Siti Nurhazirah binti Zaini
Teaching Excellence (Special Mention)
Dr. Bashir Suleman Busahmin
Research Excellence Special Mention 2024
REA (Early Career Academic)
Dr. Denni Kurniawan
REA (Senior-Career Academic)
AP Dr. Reddy Prasad
Administrative Excellence Special Mention (Academic) 2024
Dayang Noor Deenina binti Haji Mohd Salleh
Dr. S. H. Shah Newaz
Awang Ibrahim bin Edris
Administrative Excellence Special Mention (Non-Academic) 2024
Nurul Fairuz binti Haji Ali
Established in 2015, the Staff Excellence Award has become an annual tradition at UTB, designed to recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions of both academic and non-academic staff members. This prestigious accolade honours individuals whose outstanding work and dedication have played a crucial role in advancing the University's strategic objectives. By acknowledging these exemplary efforts, the award not only rewards individual merit but also reinforces the collective commitment to excellence that drives UTB's success.
Following the Staff Excellence Awards, the ceremony proceeded with the Guest of Honour presenting the Graduate Excellence Awards. These accolades were conferred upon a select group of exceptional graduates who had not only successfully completed their studies but had also demonstrated outstanding performance in their respective academic programs. The awards, spanning various categories, served to recognise and celebrate the academic achievements and dedication of these accomplished individuals as they concluded their educational journey at UTB.
Awards presented under the Graduate Excellence Award include the Chinese Ambassador Award; IMECHE-Brunei Award for Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate; IMECHE-Brunei Award for Best Mechanical Engineering Final Year Project; PUJA Prestige 2024 Student Award; Petrokon Utama Sendirian Berhad (PUSB) Best Final Year Project Award; UTB SB Best Project/ Research Project Award Final Year Project; UTB SB Best Project/ Research Project Award Incubation Project; UTB SB Best Project/ Research Project Award Best Research Project; Master’s Best Project Award; SCI Best Project Award; Undergraduate Best Capstone Award; Most Progressive Award 2024; Best Final Year Project Award; Best Capstone Project Award; Best Final Design Studio Award; Recipient of Outstanding Research Paper Award; Recipient of Publication Award; People’s Choice Award; and Overall Best Project.
Sponsors of the Graduate Excellence Award include The Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam; Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD); Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sendirian Berhad (BSP); Petrokon Utama Sendirian Berhad; Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad; Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry (AITI) of Brunei Darussalam; Baiduri Bank; Makan Ceria Sendirian Berhad; Imagine Sendirian Berhad; Hengyi Industries Sendirian Berhad; Datastream Digital Sendirian Berhad; Haji Adinin and Sons (B) Sendirian Berhad; Golden Corporation Sendirian Berhad; Deladi Petroleum Services Sendirian Berhad; Takaful Brunei AM; Muara Port Company Sendirian Berhad; Institution of Mechanical Engineers Brunei Darussalam (IMECHE-Brunei); Micronet International College; Wood Plc; Shiham Sendirian Berhad; Belait Shipping Company Sendirian Berhad; Dynamik Technologies Sendirian Berhad; Jetwires Trading and Electrical Services; British Computer Society; Alif Technologies Sendirian Berhad; Armada Properties Sendirian Berhad; Guan Hock Lee; Comquest Sendirian Berhad; Brusin Trading Company Sendirian Berhad; Jerudong Park Country Club (JPCC); Syarikat Juruukur Fadly, and Ideal Food Industries Sendirian Berhad.
The event then continued with the presentation of the Dean’s List Award, Co-Curricular Activities Award or Student Achievement Passport (SAP) Award, and the People’s Choice Award.
The Dean's List Awards were presented to approximately 60 deserving students from across UTB's faculties and schools. These recipients were recognised for their exceptional academic performance, having demonstrated remarkable scholastic achievement throughout their studies. This prestigious honour acknowledges the hard work, dedication, and intellectual prowess of these high-achieving students across various disciplines within the university.
In addition, eight students were acknowledged for their exceptional involvement in co-curricular activities, with awards spanning diverse areas such as Outstanding Life Skill Achiever, Top Religious Award (Male), Community Service Achiever, Top Culture Award, Sportsman and Sportswoman of UTB, and a Special Mention category.
The event also celebrated innovation, with ten recipients earning the People's Choice Award for their contributions to the UTB Project Showcase 2024. This comprehensive recognition underscores UTB's commitment to fostering well-rounded excellence among its student body.
