Award Categories

• Nordic–Africa Sustainable Investment Award
  
  

• Innovation & Digital Transformation Award
  
  

• Green Economy & Climate Impact Award
  
  

• Diaspora Economic Bridge Builder Award
  
  

• Youth & Emerging Leader Award
  
  

• Education & Skills Partnership Award
  
  

Selection Criteria

• Cross-border collaboration
  
  

• Measurable impact
  
  

• SDG alignment
  
  

Scalability & innovation

The awards segment celebrates transformative leadership, diplomatic excellence, and entrepreneurial achievements that strengthen relations between Africa and the Nordic region.

7 Award Categories:

• The Ousainou Darboe Statesmanship Award – Recognizing exceptional political leadership and statesmanship. (Named after the former Vice President of the Gambia on 21st September 2025 in the presence of His Excellency ANM Ousainou Darboe)

• The Nana Kodwo Addae II Crown of Legacy Award – A distinguished honour established in recognition of the living legend and influence of Nana Kodwo Addae II for exemplary recipients.

• The Africa Diplomatic Excellence Award – Recognizing diplomats promoting strong bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

• The Global Leadership Legacy Award – Honoring top-level executives or government officials shaping global partnerships.

• The Women in Diplomacy and Leadership Award – Changing Narratives – Celebrating women leaders redefining diplomacy, governance, and corporate influence across continents.

• The Africa Global Excellence in Innovation Award – Empowering Sustainable Growth– Recognizing entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators whose work strengthens Africa's position and partnership in the wider International community.

• The Global Influential Impact Award – Celebrating Visionaries in Music, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship and Ambassadorship - Honour leaders with global influence on the world stage and inspire cross-continental collaboration

Find out the 2026 Award Nominees