About the opportunity
The Forty Under 40 Africa Award aims to identify, honor, and celebrate a cross-section of the continent’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty. The initiative highlights emerging executives, founders, and community champions across various industries who demonstrate sustained business growth, professional excellence, and commitment to social impact.
Funding and benefits
- Continental recognition and celebration as a Forty Under 40 Africa awardee.
- Platform visibility showcasing personal achievements, corporate growth, and community contributions across Africa.
Who can apply?
- Nominees must be under forty years of age.
- Must be a business leader, professional, or entrepreneur operating within or significantly impacting Africa.
- Demonstrated evidence of corporate growth, professional excellence, and service to the community.
Required documents
- Nominee passport copy
- Professional portrait photo of the nominee
- Company registration documents
- Financial statement
- Evidence of achievements, media coverage, or awards (in PDF format)
When to apply
- Nominations are currently closed for the cycle.
How to apply
- Complete the online nomination form comprising five sections: Nominee Information, Justification, Nominator Details, Supporting Documents, and Declaration.
- Upload required PDF files including passport copy, portrait, corporate registry, financial statement, and portfolio in section four.
- Submit the completed nomination form once all sections and declarations are fulfilled.
Additional information
- The nomination process takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
- Form progress saves automatically, allowing nominators to pause and resume later from the same device or via an emailed link.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Young African founders, corporate leaders, and social innovators under 40 with strong track records of industry leadership.
- Applicants with readily available company registration records, financial statements, and media documentation.
What should you think carefully about?
- Official nominations are currently marked as closed on the program website.
- Requires submitting sensitive organizational and personal documentation, including company financial statements.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This award aligns well with young leaders and entrepreneurs seeking continental visibility, personal brand enhancement, and formal validation of their business and community achievements.
Our take
High-performing African professionals under 40 should keep track of future application windows, while early-stage figures lacking formal business documentation or proven impact may want to build their portfolio before applying.
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