- AES 2026 Awards
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About AES 2026 Awards
Who We Are
Igniting Potential, Rewarding Impact
The African Employability Summit (AES) Awards serve as the pinnacle recognition scheme embedded within the AES 2026 event. The awards celebrate and spotlight visionaries, forward-thinking employers, TVET institutions, tech innovators, development partners, youth programs, influencers, and youth, among others, who are actively building practical pathways into the modern workforce and championing meaningful change.
From honoring corporate entities that champion youth job placements to recognizing social enterprises driving agile skills development, the AES Awards benchmark excellence in human capital development across Africa — organised by African Employability Summit (AES). Our mission: honoring inclusive initiatives that make hidden talent visible.
The 2026 edition features 16 award categories across four pillars — Institutional & Training Excellence, Employer & Private Sector Leadership, Youth Trailblazers & Innovators, and Policy, Partnership & Ecosystem Enablers — decided through public online voting. Vote for your favourite nominee via our secure platform.
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The Process
How It Works
From shortlisting to the AES 2026 Awards Gala.
1
Shortlisting
Nominees were shortlisted across AES 2026's 16 award categories, recognizing the people and organizations building Africa's employability pipeline.
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Public Voting
The public votes for their favourite nominee in each category. Vote bundles start from just KES 10.
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Conference & Awards
The awarding will take place at the AES 2026 Awards Gala.
Our Values
What AES 2026 Awards Stands For
Impact
We recognize employers, institutions, and partners who build practical, measurable pathways into the modern workforce for African youth.
Innovation
We celebrate TVET institutions, tech innovators, and skills programs using cutting-edge approaches to work-readiness and curriculum design.
Excellence
We honor visionaries and organizations benchmarking excellence in human capital development across Africa.
Inclusivity
We honor inclusive initiatives that make hidden talent visible — championing youth, women, and marginalized communities.
Vote for Your Favourite Nominee
Vote bundles start from just KES 10. Every vote counts towards recognizing this year's AES honorees.
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