The Dr. M.A. Wazed Miah International Gold Medal (DWMF Gold Medal) is an globally recognized award established on February 16, 2010, by the Dr. M.A. Wazed Miah Memorial Foundation . It honors prominent scientists, researchers, writers, educators, journalists, and social workers etc.
Overview
DWMFs Award is a premier prize awarded globally for the highest level of achievement in sports, arts, engineering, or sciences. While named for the precious metal, most modern awards use silver-gilt or plating rather than solid gold due to material costs.
Launched in 2010, it was a trailblazing accolade in worldwide to recognize foreign nationals before state-level civilian honors were opened to non-citizens.
The award is founded on the principle that “Merit knows no borders.” It fosters a global connection between Bangladesh and the world by recognizing intellectuals, scientists, and humanitarians from countries including Japan, India, Russia, the USA, China, and over 200 additional nations.
governed entirely by its committee and international criteria.
Categories
Primary Category –
global contributions in the following specific disciplines:
- Modern Scientific Research Scientist: Honoring outstanding discoveries, particularly in nuclear physics, chemistry, environmental science, and food safety.
- Education & Pedagogy: Recognizing university professors, academics, and educators who make lifelong advancements in education.
- Literature: Awarded to poets, novelists, and creative writers for their cross-cultural literary impacts. [1,
- Journalism: Given to media professionals and journalists for objective reporting and contributions to public awareness.
- Public Administration & Consumer Rights Protection
- Social Work and Humanitarianism
Sub Category
Sub-categories & Variations: Within the primary fields (like Science), the committee frequently splits selections to cover distinct breakthroughs, such as Nuclear Physics, Agricultural Science, Information Technology, or Environmental Research.
Multiple Winners Per Discipline: The 6 categories represent areas of focus, not a limit on trophies. The foundation routinely presents between 9 to 12 gold medals total during a single annual gala, meaning multiple individuals can win within the same discipline category.
Special Lifetime Achievements: The jury reserve the right to introduce discretionary honors for lifetime state service, cross-continental peace-building, or exceptional contributions to academic leadership that bridge multiple fields.
Value of Award
