Portsmouth-UK: Continuing with our tradition of honouring deserving Africans and people of African descent, African Leadership Magazine UK is releasing the call for nomination for the 2022 African Leadership Persons of the Year. The call is part of a three-step process towards selecting the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year 2022 across various categories. African Leadership Magazine issues two major calls as a prelude to the prestigious annual African Leadership Persons of the Year Award – a call for nomination and a call for voting. This call for nomination, therefore, sets the stage for the series of activities that will culminate in the gathering of Africa’s finest in business, politics, and diplomacy.
The categories open for nomination in the 2022 Persons of the Year are:
- African of the Year 2022
This recognition is open to an African whose actions have positively impacted the continent in the year under review, helped shape their immediate society, and whose work inspire Afro-positivism globally.
- African Female Leader of the Year 2022
This recognition is open to an African woman who has defied the odds and risen above the patriarchal systems in the continent to positively affect the continent or influence women to aspire for excellence in various fields.
- African Educationist of the Year 2022
This recognition is open to an African whose contribution to the growth of education, and deepening knowledge has been second to none in the year under review. It is also reserved for a member of the academic whose research or policy has contributed to shaping their country’s economic growth and development.
- African Industrialist of the Year 2022
This recognition is open to an African whose actions, policies, and business has helped create jobs for Africans in the year under review.
- African Political Leader of the Year 2022
This recognition is open to an African, whose contribution has immensely contributed to deepening democracy and democratic values in the continent.
- African Philanthropist of the Year 2022
This recognition is open to an African who has given more to support a charitable cause, social justice and promote social good.
- ALM Young Person of the Year 2022
Criteria: Must be between the ages of 18-38; Young persons of African descent, making a difference globally via diverse sectors such as business, IT, entertainment, sports, etc., remaining a positive role model and re-defining creativity, resilience; hard work and ingenuity of the continent’s young people
- Africa Climate Champion of the Year 2022
Criteria: This recognition is open to individuals; groups; associations; or companies that are deeply committed to combating climate action in Africa through investments, CSR or any deliberate strategy.
- Africa Peace & Security Leader of the Year 2022
Criteria: This recognition is open to defence and security heads across the continent, with visible strides in protecting lives and property in their countries and the larger society. Nominees are also expected to subscribe to high standards of personal accountability in pursuing their vision.
- African Energy Leader of the Year 2022
Criteria: This recognition is open to Africans with visible impact through investment, excellent stewardship, and unique contributions to Africa’s energy sector
This is the first step in a lengthy and vote-based process towards the emergence of the Persons of the Year 2022, which will culminate into those who would eventually emerge as the winners of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year 2022.
Nominations are open to Africans and friends of Africa, and nominees can be business, political, or community leaders who have contributed immensely to Africa and her people.
Some past recipients of the ALM Person of the Year are as follows: Sudanese Businessman Mo Ibrahim, founder Ibrahim Prize for Leadership (2012); Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria (2013); Fmr Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete(2014); Fmr Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (2015); and Tanzanian Businessman and Philanthropist Mo Dewji(2016); His Excellency Paul Kagame (2017); His Excellency John Magufuli, President of Tanzania (2018) Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank, (2019)
Nomination Process
Nominations may be sent via our Facebook our social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn, email to nominations@africanleadership.co.uk; complex copy letters/submissions to our UK Head office (The 2022 Selection Committee, African Leadership Magazine, Portsmouth Technopole, Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth PO2 8FA, United Kingdom) or on our website by following this link; http://africanleadership.co.uk/nominate-for-an-award/
Additional Supporting Documents could include:
- A nominating letter/Email to the chairman of the ALM Persons of the Year Selection Committee
- A summary detailing the relevant achievements of the candidate (maximum 2 – 3 pages)
- A curriculum vitae; and any other supporting documents, links, media coverage, etc
Nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee and the Editorial Board, and a shortlist of nominees will be unveiled after an assessment and verification of claims and submission. Nominations close on Wednesday, 16th November 2022, at midnight Central African time.
