Philadelphia University Awards
Vision
To make the University's Awards, open to all Jordanians, one of the main drivers of creativity in the fields of authorship, translation, arts, invention, renewable energy, and computer software.
Mission
- To evaluate and appreciate creative works and achievements in different award categories and encourage youth especially to engage in creative work at an early stage.
- To promote interaction between creators, academics, business owners, and intellectuals so that creativity and excellence become part of community culture and thought with special attention from public and private institutions.
Philadelphia University establishes annual awards for authors, translators, inventors, programmers, and researchers.
📋 Award Application Requirements
- The submitted work must not have received this award during the last five years
- The applicant must be a Jordanian citizen or in partnership with another person
- The submitted works for the award must not have previously won an award
✍️ How to Apply for the Award
- Complete the participation form with the author's CV, personal photo, and two copies of the work and submit it to the International Relations Department at the University Presidency.
- Award applications are accepted until the end of the year.
⚖️ Work Evaluation Process
- Award matters are overseen by a permanent committee of five members from inside and outside the university with a three-year term renewable by the University President.
- Committee members meet to review the forms and provide their opinions on the submitted works.
- Experts and specialists from various institutions and universities are consulted to provide accurate evaluation of the works.
- Evaluation is conducted according to special criteria for each award individually.
Types of Awards
Annual awards open to professors, students, and citizens since 2003
Best Authored Book Award
(Humanities and Natural Sciences)
Best Translated Book Award
(Humanities and Natural Sciences)
Best Computer Software Award
Best Invention Award
Best Artwork Award
Best Renewable Energy Research Award
(In partnership with Khalil Salem Foundation)
Best Renewable Energy Invention Award
(In partnership with Khalil Salem Foundation)
Award Components
Certificate of Appreciation
Honorific Shield
Monetary Award
2,000 or 3,000 dinars
All awards focus on the authenticity of the work, its creativity, and its distinction from similar works
Note: Literary works (poetry, short stories, novels) are excluded from the awards due to the existence of many awards in this field.
Award Achievements
Over the past years, more than 60 creators in social sciences, applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, arts, inventions, computer software, translated books, and more have won these awards.
2024 Award Winners
Best Authored Book Award
Value: 3,000 dinars - Shared award
Prof. Dr. Ziad Saleh Al-Mahmoud Al-Zoubi
Institution: Yarmouk University
For his book: The Compliant Interlocutor: Dialogues in Literary Criticism, Al-Aan Publishers, Amman, 2024
Dr. Rami Nazih Hafez Abu Shahab
Institution: Qatar University
For his book: The Book of the Victim: Literature of Shock (Trauma), Arab Institute for Studies and Publishing, Beirut, 2024
Best Translated Book Award
Value: 2,000 dinars - Shared award
Dr. Lama Essam Mohammad Sakhnini
Institution: Al-Aaidoon Publishing and Distribution
For her translation of: An Oral History of the Palestinian Nakba (English), authored by Nour Masalha and Nahla Abdo
Dr. Basem Ibrahim Manwar Al-Zoubi
Institution: Al-Aan Publishers and Distributors
For his translation of: Digital Totalitarianism, authored by Olga Chechkova
Best Artwork Award
Value: 3,000 dinars - Shared award
Dina Mahmoud Taama Abu Fasha
For her artwork: Daughter of the Land: A Tale from Jordan's Heritage
Rana Mohammad Hussein Hatamla
For her artwork: Digital Story Illustrations: An Amazing Journey in a Paper Boat
Best Invention Award
Value: 3,000 dinars
Dr. Yazzan Mohammad Nimer Al-Duwayri
Institution: Jordan University of Science and Technology
For his invention: Brain Excitability Monitoring and Modulation Device and Method
Best Software Award
Value: 2,000 dinars - Shared award
Dr. Khalid Ahmad Mohammad Al-Zaairir
Institution: Al-Hussein Technical University
For his software: Comprehensive Energy Audit, Efficiency, and Management Software - HTUenrg
Mohammad Ahmad Hammad and Team
Team Members: Ahmad Amjad Ramadan, Yahya Farhan Mahmoud
Institution: University of Jordan
For their software: Smart Skin App
