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AES 2026 Awards

Igniting Potential,
Rewarding Impact

Celebrating the visionaries, employers, and youth leaders building Africa's employability pipeline

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16 award categories — vote for your favourite nominee today

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AES 2026 Awards

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Honoring inclusive initiatives that make hidden talent visible

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AES 2026 Awards Gala
2 October, Nairobi

Join us as we celebrate Africa's employability champions

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16 Categories, 4 Pillars

Institutional Excellence to
Ecosystem Enablers

Explore every award category across the AES 2026 Awards

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African Employability Summit Awards 2026

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02 Oct 2026

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Nairobi · 02 Oct 2026

African Employability Summit Awards 2026

Igniting Potential, Rewarding Impact

The African Employability Summit Awards celebrate visionaries, forward-thinking employers, TVET institutions, tech innovators, development partners, youth programs, and youth leaders building practical pathways into the ...

10 Categories Nairobi, Kenya

Voting opens: 08 Sep 2026 — closes 28 Sep 2026

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How AES 2026 Awards Works

1. Meet the Nominees

Explore the nominees competing for the African Employability Summit Awards 2026 across 16 award categories. Learn about their impact on Africa's employability ecosystem.

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2. Cast Your Vote

Buy a vote bundle, pay via M-Pesa or card, and back your favourite nominee. Every vote counts towards recognizing this year's AES 2026 nominees.

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3. Conference & Awards

The awarding will take place at the AES 2026 Awards Gala on 02 Oct 2026.

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How to Nominate

3 simple steps to put someone forward

Choose a Category

Browse the 10 award categories and pick the one that fits your nominee.

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Add the nominee's name, a short bio, and a photo if you have one.

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Send it in — the AES team reviews and shortlists nominees on a rolling basis.

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Igniting Potential, Rewarding Impact

Your Vote Decides the Winner

Know Someone Who Deserves Recognition?

Drive Change. Claim Excellence.

AES 2026 Awards Gala 2 October, Nairobi

Institutional Excellence to Ecosystem Enablers

Meet the Nominees

African Employability Summit Awards 2026

African Employability Summit Awards 2026

How AES 2026 Awards Works

1. Meet the Nominees

2. Cast Your Vote

3. Conference & Awards

How to Nominate

Igniting Potential,
Rewarding Impact

Your Vote
Decides the Winner

Know Someone Who
Deserves Recognition?

Drive Change.
Claim Excellence.

AES 2026 Awards Gala
2 October, Nairobi

Institutional Excellence to
Ecosystem Enablers