Below are the distinguished Africans
who made the shortlist of nominees in different categories, and all
Africans are welcomed to vote:
AFRICAN OF THE YEAR 2020
This recognition is open to an African whose actions have greatly impacted the continent positively in the year under review and helped shape his or her immediate society and continues to inspire globally.
AFRICAN POLITICAL LEADER OF THE YEAR
(Formerly: ALM Person of the Year 2020 – Political Leadership)
This recognition is open to an African,
whose contribution has immensely contributed to deepening democracy and
democratic values in the continent.
AFRICAN FEMALE LEADER OF THE YEAR
This recognition is open to an African woman who has defied the odds, 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
(Formerly: ALM Person of the Year 2020 – Educational Development)
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 his or her country’s economic growth and development
AFRICAN INDUSTRIALIST OF THE YEAR
(Formerly: ALM Person of the Year 2020 – Employment Generation)
This recognition is open to an African,
whose actions, policies and business has helped in creating jobs for
Africans in the year under review
AFRICAN PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR
(Formerly: ALM Person of the Year 2020 – Philanthropy & Charitable Contributions to Society). 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
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 AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Criteria: This recognition is reserved for any African or leader of an Africa-based organisation with visible track record of sustained investment in the Agricultural sector, creating jobs, food security, and economic development in their respective domains.
AFRICA CLIMATE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
This recognition is open to individuals; groups; associations; or companies that are deeply committed towards combating climate action in Africa, through investments, CSR or any deliberate strategy.
AFRICA PEACE & SECURITY LEADER OF THE YEAR
Criteria: This recognition is open to defence and security heads across the continent, with visible strides in the security of lives and properties in their countries. Nominees are also expected to subscribe to highest standards of accountability in the discharge of their responsibilities.
AFRICAN ENERGY LEADER OF THE YEAR
This recognition is open to Africans with visible impact, through investment, excellent stewardship, and unique invention in Africa’s energy sector
AFRICAN PUBLIC HEALTH CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
This award is reserved for individuals who have contributed immensely to the promotion of public health programmes in Africa.
AFRICA DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR
This award will be conferred on a business leader who has pioneered innovative business ideas and/or technologies that have had a transformative impact on an industry or sector.