Awards

El-Funoun has won several commendation certificates and awards, prominent among which were:

Appreciation Certificate
El-Funoun received special recognition from the Ministry of Culture on the National Culture Day for its efforts and pioneer role in Palestinian national culture in 2015.

Appreciation Certificate
“Appreciation certificate” by Al-Najah Natinoal University, 2013: given to El-Funoun “in recognition for the efforts of El-Funoun in serving arts and Palestinian heritage” awarded during the 5th Heritage Conference. ( Certificate ) 

Yasser Arafat’s Foundation Prize of Achievement 2011
The  “Yasser Arafat’s Foundation Prize of Achievement” 2011 in appreciation for El Funoun’s vital role in preserving the Palestinian cultural and national identity, and an inspiration of Palestinian heritage in building contemporary artistic productions. ( Certificate ) 

Palestine International Award for Excellence and Creativity 2010
The “Palestine International Award for Excellence and Creativity” 2010 by Paltel Group, for its outstanding artistic work over 30 years. ( Certificate ) 

Special prize by Al-Jazeera film festival 2006 for El-Funoun’s film “Emotional Rescue”
A special prize by Al-Jazeera film festival 2006 for El-Funoun’s film “Emotional Rescue” directed by the German Director Helena Waldmann. ( Certificate ) 

Palestine Award for Popular Folklore 1997”,
The “Palestine Award for Popular Folklore 1997”, the highest honor award given in this field by the Palestinian Authority, presented by the Ministry of Culture for El-Funoun’s production “Zaghareed” . ( Certificate ) 

Nouh Ibrahim’s Award 1989”,
The “Nouh Ibrahim’s Award” 1989, presented by the Jordanian-Palestinian committee for the protection of the Palestinian folklore.

El-Funoun received ten awards for achieving first rank positions in the ‘Dabke” competitions organized nationally between 1979- 1986.