Hall of Fame

Discover the legacy of Yas Island’s guest experience pioneers! From past winners to finalists, these extraordinary individuals and teams have redefined

what it means to create unforgettable moments.

Their passion, creativity, and dedication leave a

lasting impact, inspiring excellence across Yas Island.

Explore the memories and milestones in our gallery below:

2026 Gallery

2025 Gallery

2026 Finalists

Meet the 2026 Finalists. These inspiring individuals and teams have already made their mark on Yas Island with exceptional guest experiences. Every finalist represents creativity, dedication, and heart. Proof that excellence comes in every effort, big or small.

2025 Winners

Presenting the 2025 Winners of the inaugural Ruwad Yas Island Awards and honoring the very first winners. Individuals and teams who have set the benchmark for exceptional guest experiences, creating unforgettable moments across Yas Island.

2025 Finalists

Meet the 2025 Finalists. Recognizing the remarkable finalists whose commitment and heart bring Yas Island to life each nomination tells a story of excellence.

Judges

The journey is guided and celebrated by a distinguished panel of judges, whose expertise and insight help recognize and honor the very best in guest experience innovation.

Explore the gallery of our amazing judges in action below:

2026 Judges Gallery

2026 Judges

Meet the Judging panel of 2026. We are proud to welcome 15 distinguished judges to the Ruwad Awards panel of 2026, adding more voices and diverse expertise to the evaluation process.

2025 Judges

Meet the Judging panel of 2025. For the very first edition of the Ruwad Awards, we are proud to introduce our distinguished panel of judges. These 12 industry leaders bring a wealth of experience, insight, and passion to the table, tasked with recognizing the pioneers who are redefining guest experiences across Yas Island.