Nomination & Voting
Portal
Welcome to the official Nomination & Voting Portal for the NESA-Africa 2025 Awards — where education impact meets recognition. Powered by AfriGold Coin (AGC) and the GFA Wallet.
Recognize Excellence
Celebrate educators, institutions, and changemakers across Africa and diaspora
AGC-Powered Voting
Every vote powers scholarships through AfriGold Coin technology
Community Impact
Join thousands creating lasting change in African education
🎖️ Explore Award Categories
Choose from three distinct award categories, each designed to recognize different levels of educational impact and achievement
All Award Categories
Viewing all available award categories across all recognition levels
🔵 Africa Icon Blue Garnet Lifetime Awards
Recognizing legendary education champions with over 10 years of impactful education service across Africa and the diaspora.
Award Criteria & Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Eligibility | Icons with 10+ years of education social impact |
| 📥 Nomination | Public nomination + internal research and board review |
| 🗳️ Voting Method | Internal closed voting only |
| 🧮 Voting Weights | BOT (10%), BOA (20%), Ambassadors (7%), Volunteers (10%), CVO (3%), Judges (50%) |
| 🏆 Winners per Subcategory | 3 winners per subcategory |
| 📜 Recognition | All nominees receive downloadable Blue Garnet Certificate of Recognition |
| 💬 Requirement | No public voting or AGC required for final selection |
Key Features:
Lifetime achievement recognition for education legends
Internal board review and research process
No public voting or AGC requirements
Automatic certificate eligibility for all nominees
Continental recognition across Africa and diaspora
Mentorship and legacy documentation opportunities
Available Actions
Choose how you'd like to participate in the Africa Icon Blue Garnet Lifetime Awards
Special Recognition Process
This category represents the highest honor in African education recognition. Nominees are evaluated through a comprehensive internal review process involving board members, ambassadors, volunteers, and expert judges.
💡 Pro Tip: All nominees automatically receive a downloadable Blue Garnet Certificate of Recognition, regardless of winning status. This ensures every education legend is properly acknowledged.
🥇 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
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.
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
🏅 Platinum Certificate of Recognition Awards
Honoring state actors, diaspora groups, ministries, and institutions with verified social impact in education.
Award Criteria & Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| 📥 Nomination Method | Chapter nomination or public application |
| 📁 Proof of Impact | Upload documentation of education social impact |
| 📈 Certificate Access | Minimum of 1,000 nominations or combined AGC-backed votes required |
| 🗳️ Voting Method | Internal review (no public voting) |
| 🧮 Voting Weights | Judges (50%), BOA (20%), Volunteers (10%), BOT (10%), Ambassadors (7%), CVO (3%) |
| 📜 Recognition | Certificate downloadable after eligibility met |
Key Features:
Documentation-based verification process
Chapter nomination or direct application
Internal expert review system
1,000 nomination threshold for certificate access
Recognition for institutional impact
Partnership opportunities with NESA-Africa
Eligible Institutions
Organizations and institutions that qualify for Platinum Certificate recognition
Government Bodies
Ministries of Education
State Education Boards
Federal Education Agencies
Diaspora Organizations
African Diaspora Groups
Cultural Associations
Educational Foundations
International Partners
UN Agencies
World Bank
Bilateral Education Partners
Major CSR Contributors
Corporate Foundations
Banking Institutions
Telecommunications Companies
Available Actions
Steps to participate in the Platinum Certificate recognition process
Documentation Requirements
Platinum Certificate recognition requires comprehensive documentation of your institution's educational social impact. This includes impact reports, testimonials, and measurable outcomes.
📋 Required Documents: Impact assessment reports, beneficiary testimonials, partnership agreements, financial impact statements, and measurable outcome data.
💰 AGC Rewards & Donor Certificates
Earn AfriGold Coin (AGC) through community participation and receive recognition certificates for your contributions
✅ How to Earn AGC
Multiple ways to earn AfriGold Coin and contribute to the educational transformation movement
💸 Support & Recognition Benefits
Direct Impact
Every AGC contribution directly funds scholarships and educational programs
Donor Recognition
Receive downloadable donor certificates for your contributions
📥 Available Certificates
Recognition certificates available for different types of community participation
Donor Certificate
Awarded to supporters who contribute AGC to nominees
Participation Certificate
Recognition for active community engagement
Community Champion Certificate
For outstanding community contribution and engagement
⚖️ Certificate Access Rule
Understanding the requirements for downloading your Certificate of Recognition
📋 General Certificate Rule
If you're not a category winner, and you belong to either the competitive Gold or non-competitive Platinum awards, you must earn:
to unlock your downloadable Certificate of Recognition.
Category-Specific Rules
How the certificate access rule applies to each award category
🥇 Blue Garnet & Gold Certificate Awards
Must earn 1,000 AGC-backed nominations or public votes (combined) to unlock downloadable Certificate of Recognition
Includes:
Rising educators with measurable impact
Youth leaders in education
NGOs and tech disruptors
Educational institutions (1-10 years impact)
🏅 Platinum Certificate of Recognition
Must earn 1,000 AGC-backed nominations or combined votes to unlock downloadable Certificate of Recognition
Includes:
State actors and government bodies
Diaspora groups and associations
Ministries and federal agencies
Major CSR contributors
🔵 Africa Icon Blue Garnet Awards
This rule does NOT apply - All nominees automatically receive certificates
Includes:
Education legends (10+ years impact)
Continental education champions
Lifetime achievement honorees
Legendary education advocates
📊 How the 1,000 Threshold Works
Understanding what counts toward your certificate eligibility
Public Nominations
Community-driven nominations count toward the 1,000 threshold
AGC-Backed Votes
Votes cast using AfriGold Coin count toward the threshold
Combined Total
Nominations + AGC votes must reach 1,000 minimum
💡 Important Clarifications
Winners Always Get Certificates
Category winners automatically receive their certificates regardless of vote count.
Lifetime Awards Exception
Africa Icon Blue Garnet awardees receive certificates automatically - no vote threshold required.
Combined Counting
Nominations and AGC votes are counted together - you need 1,000 total, not 1,000 of each.
Real-Time Tracking
You can track your progress toward the 1,000 threshold in real-time through your dashboard.
💼 Start Your Journey
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Choose Your Path
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about nominations, voting, certificates, and participation
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📬 Contact Information
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Phone: +234 805 667 7770
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