Nominations have officially opened for the Africa Youth Leaders Awards 2026, a continental initiative aimed at recognising and celebrating outstanding young Africans who are redefining leadership, innovation and community impact across the continent.
Organised by Kensvic Communications, the Africa Youth Leaders Awards has, over the years, positioned itself as a credible platform for spotlighting youth-driven excellence in key sectors critical to Africa’s development. These include governance, entrepreneurship, social development, agriculture, technology, creative industries, advocacy and other emerging fields shaping the continent’s future.
The 2026 edition is expected to be one of the most impactful yet, with plans to convene policymakers, industry leaders, civil society actors, investors and youth champions from across Africa and the diaspora. Beyond honouring excellence, the awards seek to amplify African youth voices, inspire self-reliance and promote visionary leadership among the continent’s next generation.
Speaking on the opening of nominations, the Chief Event Coordinator, Ms. Akosua Amankwaa, said the initiative is open to individuals, organisations, institutions and members of the general public to nominate deserving young leaders who have demonstrated measurable impact, innovation and a strong commitment to community and continental development.
According to the organisers, the awards are part of a broader effort to reshape perceptions about leadership on the continent. “This is about rewriting the African leadership narrative by placing young people at the centre of solutions, not on the sidelines. Africa’s future is being built now, and it is being built by bold, visionary youth,” Ms. Amankwaa stated.
Nominees will be subjected to a transparent review and selection process, after which winners will be unveiled at a grand awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Ghana. The event will also feature high-level strategic dialogues, networking sessions and an African Market experience showcasing youth-led enterprises from across the continent.
Eligibility and Nomination Process
The awards are open to young Africans making significant contributions in their respective fields. Nominees may be self-nominated or nominated by third parties, with both grassroots initiatives and high-impact continental projects encouraged to apply.
Interested persons can submit nominations or make enquiries via the following channels:
Phone: +233 (0) 532 457 157
Website: www.kensviccommunications.com
Email: kensviclimited@gmail.com
Nominations can also be filed directly through the official nomination link:
https://forms.gle/TgPi8xc3xjap7z9RA
As nominations open, stakeholders across Africa are being urged to take part in identifying and celebrating the next generation of African leaders whose ideas, actions and commitment are shaping the continent’s destiny.
The Africa Youth Leaders Awards 2026 is themed: “Africa Rising Through Youth Leadership, Recognition, and Excellence.”
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