Call for entries: 2020 Africa 35.35 Awards

The annual awards are organised by Association 3535, a studio that incubates initiatives and projects to transform innovation ecosystems in Africa.

Now in its fourth round, the awards recognise and celebrate young people aged 18 to 35 on the African continent and the diaspora, who have made outstanding achievements in their communities.

"Since 2016, this initiative has awarded 146 exceptional young people from 32 countries, and we represent one of the most visible and well-received awards initiative on the continent," Association 3535 said. "The 2020 edition will see the laureates receive their trophies in their respective countries due to the global health crisis, and a virtual awards ceremony will take place."

Previous laureates in the music category include Kuami Eugene (2019), Sidiki Diabaté (2018) and Josey (2017).

The application deadline is 31 August.

Laureates will be announced in September and awarded during a virtual ceremony in October.

Interested individuals can submit their entries here.

Who can apply?

Applications are accepted in the following categories:

• Music
• Acting
• Advocacy and Community Action
• Agriculture and Agribusiness
• Arts, Culture and Fashion
• Influencer and Internet Personality
• Corporate Manager
• Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Media Entrepreneurship
• TV and Radio Personality
• Public Service
• Technology

Selection process

The laureates for each category will be selected by a 23-member international and independent jury members based on:

• Demonstrated leadership (20%).
• Innovative nature of work (30%).
• Positive impact (50%).

Prizes

• The African Young Personality of the Year will receive a cash prize and special media exposure.
• All laureates receive a trophy, a certificate and a complementary stay in Accra, Ghana, around a leadership/capacity-building programme.

For more information, send an email to [email protected].

View the original call here.