King Abdullah II Centre for Excellence (KACE), which was established 10 years ago, organised the ceremony at Al Hussein Youth City’s Cultural Palace.

Before the ceremony, His Majesty toured an exhibition that showcases memorials for each award and was briefed by KACE Executive Director Yasera Ghosheh on the development of the award, its categories and the number of institutions taking part in the competitions since the establishment of the centre.

During the event, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein, who chairs KACE’s board of trustees, the King presented the awards to winning ministries, institutions and individuals, which include the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence for the Private Sector and King Abdullah II Award for Excellence in Government Performance and Transparency.

Royal Hashemite Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, vice chairperson of the board of trustees of KACE, said the centre started offering only one award but has expanded the scope of recognition to currently administer eight awards.

The ceremony was also attended by Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour and senior officers and officials.

Founded in January 2006, KACE seeks to promote the culture of excellence in public and private sector entities to increase Jordan’s international competitiveness.