Forbes Africa 30 Under 30: Nominations Open for Class of 2021
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Nominations are currently open and ongoing for the prestigious Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 class of 2021. The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list is the most-anticipated list of game-changers on the continent. Forbes Africa is searching for achievers under the age of 30 spanning these categories: Business, Technology, Creatives, and Sport.
“The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 is the most coveted list of the year, and we will be celebrating seven years of the list in 2021. What will make this compilation even more compelling will be the fighting spirit of the candidates that made it through a challenging year. They need to be honored even more for their tenacity and resilience as leaders charting a non-linear trajectory to success,” stated Renuka Methil, Managing Editor of Forbes Africa.
Past honorees of the award include Mr Eazi, Lloyd Harris, Sho Madjozi, Bruce Diale, Karabo Poppy, Thuso Mbedu, Nomzamo Mbatha, Burna Boy, Nthabiseng Mosia, Davido, Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa, Nasty C and WizKid.
The judging process will take place in four stages:
* The first stage will be the evaluation of your motivation. If you do not hear back from us (within a specific period), please deem your nomination as unsuccessful.
*The second stage will require potential candidates to submit more documentation for the next stage of assessment.
*The third stage will include an analysis of your financials, revenue model and credibility as in-depth research will be conducted into who you are and your company/team (no criminal records, troubling lawsuits/bankruptcies, allegations of crime, bad behavior, sexual harassment/abuse or fraud).
*The final stage will have an expert panel of judges assess the strong candidates, whittling them down to the final 30. The editorial and research team makes the final selection based on judges’ scoring/remarks and adjusts for diversity across company type, gender, background etc.
Nominations and Applications Criteria
Business and technology categories:
* Must be an entrepreneur/founder aged 29 or younger on 31 March 2021.
*Should have a legitimate REGISTERED business on the continent.
*Business/businesses should be two years or older.
*Nominees must have risked their own money and have a social impact.
*Must be profit generating.
*Must employ people in Africa.
*All applications must be in English.
*Should be available and prepared to participate in the Under 30 Meet-Up.
Sports category
*Must be a sports person aged 29 or younger on 31 March 2021.
*Must be representing an African team.
*Should have a proven track record of no less than two years.
*Should be making significant earnings.
*Should have some endorsement deals.
*Entrepreneurship and social impact is a plus.
*All applications must be in English.
*Should be available and prepared to participate in the Under 30 Meet-Up.
Creatives category
*Must be a creative aged 29 or younger on 31 March 2021.
*Must be from or based in Africa.
*Should be making significant earnings.
*Should have a proven creative record of no less than two years.
*Must have social influence.
*Entrepreneurship and social impact is a plus.
*All applications must be in English.
*Should be available and prepared to participate in the Under 30 Meet-Up.
If you think you have what it takes to be on the coveted list for 2021, or know change-makers in the business, technology, creative or sports sectors under the age of 30 with a proven track record on the African continent, introduce them to Forbes Africa by submitting your nomination.
Visit https://www.forbesafrica.com/under-30/2020/12/14/application-for-nominations-for-forbes-africas-30-under-30-class-of-2021/ to apply.