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Deadline: October 31, 2026
Deadline: October 31, 2026 Applications are open for the Forty under 40 Africa Award 2026. The Forty under 40 Africa Award is to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the continent’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age forty from a wide range of industries, who are committed to business growth, professional excellence and community service and have risen up the ranks of their companies or industries at a relatively young age as result of this.
Requirements: Nominee must be an Entrepreneur, Shareholder, Founder, or Co-Founder of a company.
How to apply: A passport copy and a professional portrait of the nominee Company registration documents A financial statement* Any awards, media coverage or evidence of their work
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Applications are open for the Forty under 40 Africa Award 2026. The Forty under 40 Africa Award is to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the continent’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age forty from a wide range of industries, who are committed to business growth, professional excellence and community service and have risen up the ranks of their companies or industries at a relatively young age as result of this.
They believe that in putting the spotlight on these young achievers it will not only celebrate them but also build a strong platform for them by giving a voice and opportunities to the next generation of industry pacesetters whiles building a positive attitude in our youth to strive for excellence at a tender age.
Nominees must be a citizen of any of the 55 African nations, living on the continent or in the Diaspora.
Nominees with repeat submissions will have no advantage over those with one nomination. The selection process is not swayed by the number of nominations an individual receives.
Nominations cannot be anonymous and letters of recommendation, Social Security, and Company Tax Documents may be required.
Nominee must still be under the age of 40 or 40 in the year of the event.
Nominee must be an Entrepreneur, Shareholder, Founder, or Co-Founder of a company.
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Nominee must be an Entrepreneur, Shareholder, Founder, or Co-Founder of a company.
Nominees must be a citizen of any of the 55 African nations, living on the continent or in the Diaspora.
A passport copy and a professional portrait of the nominee Company registration documents A financial statement* Any awards, media coverage or evidence of their work
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