As a motivation to achieve academic excellence and active contribution to the community, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, UBD, held the University Medal and Book Prize Awards Ceremony. It took place at UBD's Chancellor Hall, 14th August afternoon.

On hand to present the awards was Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications. 102 University Medals, Book Prizes, and Excellence Awards were presented to 95 current students and recent graduates of UBD.