Young Community Servant of the Year
Service that moves a community forward.
- Proven service record
- Measurable social impact
- Sustainable effort
Africa Celebrating Youth Awards
Be seen.
Be celebrated.
Be the future.
Igniting Africa’s future through youth, service, innovation, and excellence.
Start a nomination
Nominations close15
March
2027
Why recognition matters
An affirmation of a generation already in action.
Young Africans are not waiting to inherit the future. They are actively building it.
Across the continent, young people are serving communities, creating practical solutions, building enterprises, expressing powerful stories through art, and excelling in sport with discipline and pride. These awards shine a light on their purpose and amplify their work.
Five ways to lead
Award categories.
Each category honours measurable achievement as well as the character and influence behind it.
Young Inventor of the Year
Ideas made useful in everyday life.
- Original invention
- Practical application
- Potential to scale
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Enterprise that creates shared value.
- Operational business
- Viability or growth
- Economic contribution
Young Artist of the Year
Creative work that shapes culture.
- Strong body of work
- Cultural relevance
- Public engagement
Young Sportsperson of the Year
Excellence on and beyond the field.
- Sporting achievement
- Discipline & consistency
- Positive influence
Who can be nominated
Young Africans making a real difference.
General eligibility applies to every award category.
- 15–35
Within the age range
The nominee must be between 15 and 35 years old.
- AF
African citizen or resident
The nominee must be an African citizen or live on the continent.
- 24
Recent, demonstrated impact
Evidence should cover meaningful work in the past 12–24 months.
- ✓
Leadership with integrity
Initiative, responsible leadership, and ethical conduct must be clear.
- 3rd
Nominated by someone else
Every nomination must be submitted by a third party.
Transparent recognition
Purpose deserves a fair platform.
An independent cross-sector panel evaluates each eligible nomination through a transparent weighted process. Finalists are shortlisted before the awards event.
Impact30%
Innovation / excellence20%
Leadership & initiative20%
Sustainability & growth15%
Integrity & influence15%
The process
Clear from nomination
to celebration.
- 01
Nominate
A third party submits supporting documents and a brief motivation.
- 02
Verify
Submissions are checked against the general and category criteria.
- 03
Evaluate
Independent judges score eligible nominees against five weighted measures.
- 04
Shortlist
Finalists with the strongest aggregate scores move forward.
- 05
Celebrate
Winners are recognised and their stories amplified at the awards event.
Nominations open
Know someone who should be seen?
Submit the form before 15 March 2027. Nominations must be made by a third party.
You can include links to supporting evidence. The awards team may contact you for additional documents during verification.
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