FALA Awards

139+Award Winners

About FALA

The Future Africa Leaders Awards

FALA is the flagship recognition programme of FALF — celebrating exceptional young Africans creating measurable impact in their communities, sectors and nations.

Each year, nominees from across 28+ African countries are recognised across seven key leadership categories. The awards culminate in a prestigious ceremony and the coveted FALA Star Prize — awarded to the most outstanding young leader of the year.

61+Nominees

28+Nations

7Categories

16+Years Running

FALA 2026 Applications

Application Criteria

To be eligible for the Future Africa Leaders Award, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Step 1Eligibility

Criteria

Eligibility Status

Be a citizen of an African country
Be between the ages of 16 to 25

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Criteria

Membership & Participation

Be a registered FALF Leadership Initiative Network (LIN) member and participate in the Leadership Initiative Award (LIA) at the Intermediate level.
Demonstrate exemplary leadership by carrying out mentorship or personal development programs that impact no less than 1,000 young people.
All 1,000+ beneficiaries must be registered to the FALF Leadership Initiative Network (LIN) using your referral link.

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Step 2LIN Membership

Step 3Submission

Criteria

Projects & Report

Only projects carried out under any of FALF's seven sectors will be considered.
Submit the report of your projects in a well-written 1,000-word citation with supporting media. Refer to the media guide for more information.
Submit 3–5 minute videos of all your projects from the last two years, showcasing your work, beneficiaries and sponsors. Refer to the media guide for more information.

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The Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF) is committed to identifying, empowering, and celebrating young African leaders who are transforming their communities through innovation, service, and excellence.

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The Future Africa Leaders Awards

Application Criteria

Eligibility Status

Membership & Participation

Projects & Report

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