Riyadh hosted the honoring of winners of the second edition of the Youth Development Award 2026, coinciding with International Youth Day. The event was led by the Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Social Development, Badr bin Ibrahim Al-Suwailem.
According to SPA, the award aimed to empower youth and enhance their participation in community development. This year’s edition featured two tracks: one for volunteer hours, honoring the best youth associations by the number of volunteer hours in 2025, and another for technical evaluation, honoring the best youth associations based on programs and performance during the same year.
Each track included three winners for first, second, and third place, bringing the total number of winners this year to six. Al-Suwailem stated that the slogan “Our Youth are Wealth” reflects the capabilities of Saudi youth and their achievements in meeting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Deputy Minister noted that the focus on volunteer hours and technical evaluation stems from the role of youth associations in strengthening community cohesion and promoting responsibility. He praised the qualitative initiatives and volunteer work provided by these associations as a pillar of national development.
Who honored the winners of the Youth Development Award 2026? The winners were honored by Badr bin Ibrahim Al-Suwailem, the Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Social Development. The event took place in Riyadh and coincided with International Youth Day to recognize youth contributions to community development.
What were the categories for the Youth Development Award this year? The award was divided into two tracks. The first track focused on volunteer hours to honor the best youth associations by their total hours in 2025, while the second track focused on technical evaluation based on performance and programs during the same year.
How many winners were recognized in the 2026 edition of the award? A total of six winners were recognized this year. Each of the two award tracks—volunteer hours and technical evaluation—awarded first, second, and third place to the top-performing youth associations.