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Nominate an outstanding African innovator whose work is creating meaningful impact, inspiring others, and shaping the continent’s future through excellence, creativity, and leadership.
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Everything You Need to Know About Africa Innovators
Anyone can submit a nomination. Nominations are open to individuals, organisations, institutions, community groups, and peers. Self-nominations are also accepted, provided all required information and supporting evidence are included.
No. Nominees may be based anywhere in the world. However, their work must demonstrate clear, measurable impact on Africa or African communities, including contributions from members of the African diaspor
A nominee may be entered in up to three categories per award year. Each category submission is reviewed independently and must clearly align with the category focus.
Eligibility is based on impact, leadership, and innovation. Nominees must demonstrate meaningful contributions that advance technology, creativity, enterprise, science, public service, or community development in Africa.
Nominations are reviewed through a structured, multi-stage process that includes eligibility checks and evaluation by a panel of judges using clearly defined criteria.
Judges are respected professionals from across Africa’s innovation ecosystem, including technology, business, academia, creative industries, public service, and social impact sectors.
Attendance is encouraged but not required. Honorees may participate virtually if travel is not possible.
Nominees are notified after the review phase and once finalists are confirmed. All communication is sent via official Africa Innovators email channels.
Honorees receive an official Africa Innovators Honor trophy or plaque, a certificate of recognition, inclusion in the Hall of Fame, and visibility across Africa Innovators’ platforms and media channels.
A nominee may be entered in up to three categories per award year. Each category submission is reviewed independently and must clearly align with the category focus.
Yes. Previous nominees and honorees may be nominated again if they have achieved new milestones or expanded their impact.
Nominations are reviewed through a structured, multi-stage process that includes eligibility checks and evaluation by a panel of judges using clearly defined criteria.