Dr.M.A Wazed Miah International Gold Medal

DWMF International Gold Medal

DWMF International Gold Medal

Dr. M.A. Wazed Miah (DWMF) International Gold Medal is a prestigious global award established in 2010 by the Dr.M.A. Wazed Miah Memorial Foundation. The award ceremony is frequently hosted at prominent venues like the National Press Club in Dhaka. It has honored distinguished individuals from around the world.

The foundation operates on the principle that “Merit knows no borders,” honoring individuals from countries across seven continents.

DWMF International Gold Medal Selection Committee is governing body responsible for reviewing nominations and choosing the final laureates.

The committee consists of high-profile international reputation figures. They judge nominees based on the global impact, originality, and humanitarian value of their research or work. While the foundation hosts the event, the award committee holds the absolute authority to select who receives the medal each year.

The award acknowledges international achievements across various fields, including science, education, literature, and social development

It was a “Pioneer of Modern International Award” at its inception, granting honors to foreign nationals before similar formal state-level recognitions were established in worldwide.

This medal represents the highest honor conferred by the International Non Governmental Organisation / Intergovernmental Organisation/ Foundation foreign nationals.


Who Is Responsible for Conferring the International Award?

The award is determined through a rigorous evaluation conducted by a Board Committee comprising 15 members representing all seven continents. This Committee bases its decisions on their collective expertise, experience, and judgment, ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process for the award recipient.

Nomination Board & Jury Committee

Dr. M.A. Wazed Miah Memorial Foundation (DMWF) has constituted a high-level Nomination Board & Jury Committee for the 2025–2026 international award cycle. This body combines distinguished subject-matter experts with global representatives to ensure a transparent, merit-based, and internationally inclusive selection process.

A. Core Nomination Board (Jury Panel)

Responsible for the scrutiny, evaluation, and final recommendation of awardees.

• Chairperson & Chief Adviser Member(Authorities):

A.K.M. Farhadul Kabir (Founder & Central President)

•Barrister M. Amir‑ul Islam – Former Senior Law Officer at UN Headquarters, New York (UNCITRAL & ECOSOC), constitutional bangladesh governance in 1971 

•Dr. Lawalley Aba Cole, the Executive Director of CAFOR

Adviser Member(Non Authorities)

•Muhammad Sattar Raju- IT Expert

•Hae-sung Kim,president Global Sarang(Republic of Korea)

•T K Ghosh- Voice President, Federation of football coach in India 

•Dr. Amardeep Chaudhary-(only one verified Consultant Nuclear Medicine in nepal,MD. Nuclear Medicine- IABA Fellow ,NMC: 6512)

Member Iist-

• Journalism & Humanitarian Initiatives:

Sri Ambar Mukherjee

• Science & Technology 

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Motaleb

• Science & Research:

Researcher Dr. Bidyut Boral

• Language Movement & Freedom Fighters:

A.K. Borhanuddin

• Literature & Culture:

Dr. Rumana Chowdhury

• International Government Service:

Prof. Dr. Gouri Shankar Saha

• Public Service:

Rafiqul Islam Bhutto 

• Legal & Judicial Affairs:

Advocate Gautam Kumar Roy 

• Science & Technology :

Anupam Baral 

• Sports & Arts:

M.A. Rahim 

• National Government Service:

Jahangir Hossain Manik 

• Medical Science:

Prof. Dr. Md. Mizanul Hasan 

• Education & Social Service:

Dr. Father Rodney Borneo

• International Service:

Md. Azahar Ali Sardar

B. Global Affairs Division Community Members

International representatives serving on the committee for global outreach, nomination verification, and institutional partnerships.

Coordination & Management

Regional Representatives,

North & South America

• Alexander Thompson (USA)

Organization: International Diplomatic Forum (IDF), Washington D.C.

• Miguel Santos (Brazil)

Organization: Americas Youth & Education Alliance (AYEA), São Paulo

Europe

• Lucas Dubois (France)

Organization: International Cultural & Peace Foundation (ICPF), Paris

• Emma Müller (Germany)

Organization: European Communications & Media Alliance (ECMA), Berlin

• Isabella Rossi (Italy)

Organization: Global Policy & Research Institute (GPRI), Rome

• Sofia Petrova (Russia)

Organization: Eurasia Science & Research Council (ESRC), Moscow

Asia & Middle East

• Hiroshi Tanaka (Japan)

Organization: Asia-Pacific Innovation Hub (APIH), Tokyo

• Fatima Khalid (United Arab Emirates)

Organization: Middle East Humanitarian Network (MEHN), Dubai

Africa

• Chipo Ndlovu (Zimbabwe)

Organization: African Regional Development Network (ARDN), Harare

Operational Mandate

Global Affairs Division (GAD) operates as the Foundation’s central authority for international governance, compliance, and partnership coordination. Its core mandate encompasses the following responsibilities:

Compliance with International Standards:
Division Of Global Affairs ensures that all procedures, evaluations, and communications related to the International Gold Medal align with globally recognized norms, award-governance practices, and ethical guidelines. Credential Verification of International Nominees:
GAD performs rigorous validation of credentials, records, and achievements of nominees submitted from outside Bangladesh. This includes documentary authentication, cross-border verification, and confirmation of institutional credibility. Liaison with Global Partners:
GAD functions as the formal conduit between the Nomination Board and international stakeholders, including academic institutions, diplomatic missions, global organizations, and partner networks. It ensures seamless communication, transparency, and procedural coherence across all regions

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