NESA-Africa 2025 – Competitive Awards Framework
NESA-Africa 2025 is honoring excellence in education through 8 Competitive Blue Garnet Awards, each representing a major category. Within each, multiple sub-categories (101 in total) will be recognized with Gold Certificates, with top performers competing for the prestigious Blue Garnet Award in their main category.
Each nominee first competes at the sub-category level for a Gold Certificate, and winners of each sub-category are elevated to contend for the Blue Garnet Award in their main category. The award evaluation process aligns with SDG 4, Africa Agenda 2063, and ESG principles to ensure that excellence is judged by both impact and sustainability.
Nominees are celebrated across a wide spectrum, from grassroots education projects to tech-based learning platforms and creative initiatives—ensuring that innovation, equity, and scale are recognized continent-wide.
Categories in the Competitive Categories
Best Media Organization in Educational Advocacy (Nigeria)
Recognize the most outstanding educational technology companies that have made significant contributions to advancing education through technol..
Best CSR in Education (Africa – Regional)
Honors exceptional international award programs for international collaborations and contributions to Nigeria educational development.
Best NGO Contribution to Achieving Education for All (Africa - Regional)
We recognize research institutes for their exceptional contributions and excellence to educational research and development in Nigeria, shaping future educational strategies.
Creative Arts Industry Contribution to Education (Nigeria)
Recognizing effort towards achieving sustainable development goal 4, for dedication to achieving quality education under SDG 4, elevating
Best EduTech Organization in Africa
Recognizing philanthropy and leadership contributions for their outstanding contributions to education.
Best NGO Contribution to Education (Nigeria)404
Celebrates NGOs that have made significant improvements in educational access, quality, and innovation from 2013-2024.
Best CSR in Education Nigeria
Celebrates NGOs that have made significant improvements in educational access, quality, and innovation from 2013-2024.
Best STEM Education Program or Project (Africa-wide)404
Celebrates NGOs that have made significant improvements in educational access, quality, and innovation from 2013-2024.
🥇 Blue Garnet & Gold Certificate Awards
Celebrating rising educators, youth leaders, NGOs, tech disruptors, and institutions making measurable educational impact (1–10 years).
Award Criteria & Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎯 Eligibility | Schools, individuals, startups, community orgs, media |
| 📥 Nomination | Public submission (via AGC wallet only) |
| 📈 Certificate Access | Requires minimum 1,000 nominations or combined votes |
| 🗳️ Voting Method | Public Voting + Judges + Admin Review |
| 🧮 Voting Weights | Public (40%), Judges (50%), BOT/BOA/CVO (10%) |
| 🏆 Winners | 1 Gold Certificate winner per subcategory |
| 📜 Recognition | Non-winners with 1,000+ votes/nominations can download certificate |
Key Features:
Public nomination and voting system
AGC wallet required for all participation
Combined public and expert judge evaluation
1,000 vote threshold for certificate access
Direct scholarship funding through votes
Transparent impact tracking and reporting
Award Subcategories
Comprehensive coverage across 8 main categories with 101+ specialized subcategories
STEM Education Excellence
15 subcategories
EdTech Innovation
12 subcategories
Policy Advocacy
10 subcategories
Educational Media
8 subcategories
Community Impact
18 subcategories
Teacher Excellence
14 subcategories
Student Achievement
12 subcategories
Infrastructure Development
12 subcategories
Available Actions
Multiple ways to participate in the competitive award process
Start Nomination
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Vote Using AGC
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Download Certificate
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Top Up AGC Wallet
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AGC-Powered Impact
Every vote cast using AfriGold Coin directly contributes to scholarship funding, creating a sustainable cycle where recognition drives educational support.
💡 Certificate Access: Reach 1,000 combined nominations or votes to unlock your downloadable Certificate of Recognition, even if you don't win the gold certificate.
Why Nominate?
Prestige & Recognition: Winners gain continental recognition.
Networking & Partnerships: Open doors to international collaborations.
Funding & Support: Increased visibility attracts investors and grants
Showcasing Impact: Celebrate outstanding efforts in education reform and sustainability.
How to Nominate Your Champion
Nomination Phase: Submit your entry now!
Judges Arena Screening: Independent evaluation by industry experts.
Voting Begins: Public voting using AFRI-Gold Coins (Proceeds fund scholarships)
Award Ceremony: Winners announced on October 16, 2025 at the prestigious NESA Africa Awards Dinner.