MAKKAH — On behalf of Prince Khaled bin Faisal, adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Emir of Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal, Deputy emir of Makkah Region, honored the winners of the 17th edition of the Makkah Excellence Award for 2025 across its nine categories.The ceremony, held on Wednesday, was attended by princes, senior officials and heads of participating entities.In a speech, Prince Saud said the award celebrates those whose work reflects creativity and lasting impact, affirming that the region continues to move forward in line with the leadership’s vision under King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.He stressed that the award remains committed to recognizing achievement, excellence and meaningful contributions that leave a positive impact, congratulating the winners and thanking all those who have made excellence their mission.In the economic excellence category, the Jeddah Food Cluster affiliated with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) won the award.The General Administration of Education in Jeddah received the scientific and technical excellence award for its “Challenge Nafees” initiative. **media[2661842]** In urban excellence, Jeddah Yacht Club Project was named winner, while the social excellence award was jointly granted to Sanad City for Special Education in Makkah and the Saleh Abdullah Kamel Humanitarian Foundation.The Higher Hajj Committee received the administrative excellence award.The Hajj Projects Management Office won the Hajj and Umrah services excellence award for its “Guests of Allah Service Program,” while the Crown Prince’s blood donation campaign received the humanitarian excellence award. **media[2661841]** The Environmental Fund secured the environmental excellence award for its “Beach Treatment and Protection” initiative, and the General Entertainment Authority won the cultural excellence award for the “Ala Khutah” project.Since its launch in 2008, the Makkah Excellence Award has served as a national platform to promote a culture of mastery and encourage high-quality initiatives across sectors. Over its editions, the award has attracted more than 5,300 submissions from institutions and individuals, contributing to regional development and strengthening Makkah’s institutional performance.