FORBES AFRICA’s 10th Milestone 30 Under 30 List 2024 – Call For Nominations

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January 6, 2024

Celebrating a decade of the FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 list, this edition will reflect on the journey of discovering Africa’s youngest and most promising individuals who are shaping the continent’s future. The 10th annual list will showcase the potential of what is yet to come.

Over the past ten years, with thousands of applicants and hundreds of individuals featured on the list, FORBES AFRICA has highlighted award-winning musicians, actors, tech innovators, business leaders, sports stars, social entrepreneurs, and others who have subsequently made a significant impact. The list has also evolved over the years to recognize new wealth creators in content creation and digital media.

Categories

Business and Technology categories
Sports category
Creatives category
Health/Science category

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, please read and carefully consider the following information.

Business and Technology categories

Must be an entrepreneur/founder aged 29 or younger as of March 31, 2024
Should have a legitimate registered business on the continent
Business/businesses should be at least two years old or older (Make sure that you possess audited financial records covering a minimum of two years, in addition to your company’s registration documents; these will be necessary if you advance to the second stage.)
The more innovative the business, the better (reflecting Africa’s growth story)
Has your company made a positive difference in the African continent
The company must be profit-generating
Must employ people in Africa
All submissions need to be in English language.

Sports category

Must be an athlete aged 29 or younger as of March 31, 2024
Must be a member of an African team
Should have a demonstrated track record of at least two years
Should be earning a substantial income
Endorsement deals and/or awards would be advantageous
Entrepreneurship and social impact are desirable, particularly for applicants in the Business/Technology category. However, the business must adhere to the same regulations as those under the Business/Technology category
All submissions need to be in English language.

Creatives category

Must be an artist or creative individual aged 29 or younger as of March 31, 2024
Must originate from or be located in Africa
Should have substantial earnings
Should possess a proven track record of creativity spanning at least two years
Awards or recognition should be highlighted
Social media presence will be considered
Entrepreneurship and social impact are advantageous, especially for those applying under the Business/Technology category. However, the business must be legitimate, registered, and at least two years old
All submissions need to be in English language.

Health/Science category

Must be a creative individual aged 29 or younger as of March 31, 2024
Must originate from or be located in Africa
Should demonstrate a proven track record in the fields of health and/or science for a minimum of two years
Must have a significant social influence and impact
If the nominee is a doctor/professor, documentation and a reference letter from the institution where the applicant received a doctorate or Ph.D. must be provided
Entrepreneurship and social impact are advantageous, particularly if applied under the Business/Technology category. However, the business must be legitimate, registered, and at least two years old
All submissions need to be in English language.

Judging process

The judging process consists of four stages:

The initial stage involves evaluating your motivation. If you do not receive a response from us within a specific timeframe, consider your nomination unsuccessful.
The second stage requires potential candidates to submit additional documentation for further assessment.
The third stage involves a thorough examination of your financials, revenue model, and credibility, including in-depth research into your background and that of your company/team. This includes checks for criminal records, lawsuits, bankruptcies, allegations of crime, misconduct, sexual harassment/abuse cases, or fraud.
The final stage entails an expert panel of judges assessing the strongest candidates and narrowing them down to the final 30. The editorial and research team then makes the final selection based on judges’ scoring/remarks and ensures diversity across company type, gender, background, and other factors.

Nomination Process

Are you interested and qualified? Please click here to Nominate.

For more information please visit FORBES AFRICA 30 Under official website.

Application Deadline

Ongoing.

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