Deadline: July 31, 2024
Nominate exceptional young entrepreneurs who are making a difference for the 2024 25Under25 Awards. The awards recognize outstanding individuals under the age of 25 who are redefining industries and communities.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Active Citizenship & Government Engagement
- Agriculture
- Arts, Craft & Culture
- Beauty & Makeup
- Creative Writing & Content Creation
- E-commerce
- Education
- Energy & Sustainability
- Environment & Interior Decor
- Event Planning
- Fashion
- Finance & Financial Technology
- Food & Drinks
- Health & Skincare
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Manufacturing & Logistics
- Media & Communications
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Photography
- Professional Services
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Software & Design
- Sports
- Technology
Benefits
- Access to the community: Recipients of the award are given the chance to become members of a dynamic and lifelong community, which consists of over 400 young entrepreneurs. The community is supported by a strong network of world-class mentors and advisors who are leading figures and change-makers in various sectors. Being part of this community provides invaluable opportunities to connect and establish relationships through our extensive network across Africa. This allows members to cultivate and nurture valuable connections.
- Increased Visibility: Being nominated for an award can increase your visibility within your industry, leading to new connections and opportunities.
- Recognition: The nomination increases your business’s credibility, acknowledging its achievements and contributions, boosting its reputation, and signaling to clients that your brand is noteworthy.
- Access to resources: The award provides valuable resources like mentorship, workshops, funding opportunities, and industry insights that can accelerate business growth.
- Networking opportunities: The entrepreneurship awards facilitate networking and conversation among entrepreneurs, industry leaders, potential collaborators, investors, and mentors. These connections create opportunities for partnerships and valuable relationships.
- Motivation and morale boost: Participating in this entrepreneurship program can motivate you and your team. Recognition reinforces hard work, boosts morale, and inspires you to push the boundaries of innovation and excellence.
- Validation: The nomination confirms that your hard work has had a positive impact.
Eligibility
- Nominees must have a proven track record of experience in the field, complemented by relevant qualifications that showcase their expertise
- The founder(s) must not be older than 25 when receiving the award and the company must have existed for at least 3 years.
- The event was solely made to recognize and celebrate micro and small businesses that are transforming industries in Nigeria. The business owner/founder must be a Nigerian to be able to qualify.
- Eligible candidates should be able to provide concrete examples of their impactful contributions. The company must be contributing to social economic development in Nigeria.
- Individuals nominated must have a clean record with no recent or ongoing ethical or legal issues. The line of business must be by Nigerian laws.
- The business must be duly registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (except for those in the Creative Writing & Content Creation, Performing Arts, and Sports categories).
Nomination
Don’t miss this chance to nominate an outstanding young entrepreneur or apply if you are eligible yourself!
For more information, visit 25Under25 Awards.
