Africa Icon Blue Garnet Award
(2005–2025)
Reserved for lifetime achievement. Nominees must have 10+ years institutional achievements, w/ they deserve recognition.


Honoring African Champions in Education

Honoring Africa's Changemakers Building the Future of Education — Nomination Starts from November, 2025
At the New Education Standard Award Africa (NESA–Africa) 2025, we celebrate the real changemakers shaping the future of education across Africa. Choose your nomination path below.
(2005–2025)
Reserved for lifetime achievement. Nominees must have 10+ years institutional achievements, w/ they deserve recognition.

Open competition with public participation through AGC voting and expert judging.

Merit-based recognition through expert panel evaluation and institutional review.


Watch the vision behind NESA Africa, past award highlights, and exclusive interviews with African educators shaping the future of education across the continent.
Discover how NESA Africa is transforming education across the continent through recognition, innovation, and collaboration.

Together with our valued partners, we're transforming education across Africa through collaborative innovation and shared commitment to excellence.












At the New Education Standard Award Africa (NESA-Africa) 2025, our esteemed panel of judges brings together education leaders, innovators, philanthropists, policymakers, and experts across Africa and the diaspora.
Meet the distinguished professionals who ensure fairness and excellence in our evaluation process

Head at Adrenaline Entertainment Former Host at MTN Project Fame

Executive Director of Family Bond Helping Foundation

Chief Rainmaker at MyDoubleDouble International

Educationalist

QHSSE Manager
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Join our distinguished panel of judges and help recognize excellence in education across Africa.