KP announces ‘Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards 2026’

PESHAWAR: Applications are open for the `Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards 2026’, with 15 individuals set to be honoured for their outstanding achievements, contributions and services across different fields.

The awards ceremony will take place on 15 September 2026 at COMSATS University Abbottabad during the Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit 9th Edition, organised by Metrix Pakistan and powered by the Directorate of Youth Affairs, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards aim to recognise individuals who are making a meaningful contribution to the province through their work, leadership, innovation, service and excellence.

Nominations are open for achievements in Sports Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Education, Technology and Innovation, Social Work, Youth Leadership, Women Empowerment, Arts, Culture and Media, Healthcare, Public Service, Volunteerism and other areas of outstanding contribution.

This year, 15 deserving individuals will be selected for the Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Awards. The organisers have emphasised a 100 percent merit-based selection process, with recognition intended for genuine achievement rather than influence or favoritism.

Each selected recipient would receive a Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shield and an official certificate in recognition of their achievement and contribution.

Individuals, organisations and communities are encouraged to nominate deserving people who have demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, innovation, public service or social impact.

Nominations can be submitted through the official registration portal prideofkp.pk/register, with the last date for applications set for 5 September 2026.

After the submission deadline, the Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa team will review the nominations. Shortlisted nominees will be contacted through their registered email addresses regarding further information and the awards ceremony.

The Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa initiative has already organised four flagship award ceremonies in recent times, recognising individuals who have made notable contributions in different fields.

The upcoming ceremony will bring together achievers, young leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, social workers, public servants and representatives from various sectors under one platform.

The awards will be presented during the Metrix Pakistan Youth Summit 9th Edition, connecting recognition of provincial excellence with a major youth platform focused on leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and positive social impact.

With the message “100% Merit. 100% Recognition.”, the organisers say the awards are designed to ensure that deserving individuals receive recognition for the work they have genuinely accomplished.