Our Guidelines for Nominating Awardees

1. Eligibility Requirements

Nominees must:

• Be individuals, brands, organizations, or institutions operating within Africa or contributing significantly to Africa’s development.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and impact aligned with the Africa Champions Awards mission.
• Have a verifiable track record of work, results, or achievements within the last 12–24 months.
• Belong to the appropriate award category based on their sector, role, or contribution.
• Consent to the evaluation and verification process.

2. Nomination Submission Guidelines

To ensure a fair and complete submission, nominators should provide:

• Accurate nominee details (name, organization, contact information).
• A clear description of their work, contribution, or achievement.
• Supporting documents, evidence, or links (optional but strongly encouraged).
• A completed nomination form submitted before the deadline.
• Only one nomination per category (unless otherwise stated).

3. Evaluation Criteria

All nominations will be assessed using the following core pillars:

a. Impact

• Demonstrated positive influence on communities, industries, or society.
• Evidence of measurable results or outcomes.
• Extent of regional or continental reach.

b. Innovation

• Creative solutions, unique approaches, or new methodologies.
• Contribution to industry transformation or advancement.

c. Leadership

• Display of ethical, visionary, or inspirational leadership.
• Contribution to capacity-building, mentorship, or empowerment.

d. Sustainability

• Long-term value, continuity, or growth potential.
• Practices that promote sustainability and long-lasting benefits.

e. Excellence

• Consistent high performance and professional standards.
• Recognition, awards, or proven expertise in the field.

4. Supporting Evidence and Documentation

Nominators are encouraged to submit:

• Photos, videos, links, reports, testimonials, or news articles.
• Proof of accomplishments (certificates, impact data, etc.).
• Any document that strengthens the nominee’s case.

Note: All supporting evidence must be authentic and verifiable.

5. Judging Process

• Nominations are first screened for completeness and eligibility.
• The judging panel reviews the submissions using the official scoring rubric.
• Judges may request additional information for clarification.
• Finalists are selected based on total weighted scores.
• Winners are announced at the Africa Champions Awards ceremony.

6. Integrity & Fairness

Africa Champions Awards ensures:

• A transparent evaluation process.
• Strict confidentiality of all nominee information.
• No favoritism, bias, or conflict of interest.
• Disqualification of any nomination containing false or misleading information.

7. Category-Specific Guidelines

Each award category has unique qualifications. Nominators must ensure:

• The nominee clearly fits the criteria of the category.
• Achievements match the intended focus (e.g., leadership, CSR, innovation, youth empowerment, etc.).

A full list of category descriptions will be provided separately for reference.

8. Terms & Conditions

By submitting a nomination, you agree that:

• All information provided is truthful.
• Organizers may use nominee details for verification and publicity where applicable.
• Nominees may be contacted for interviews or additional evidence.
• The judges’ decisions are final.