Nominations are closed.
Thank you for recognising East Africa’s champions. 160 nominations are now with the awards committee — and public voting is now open for the Student awards, Career Mentor, Career Influencer and Most Preferred Higher Learning Institution until 4 November 2026.
Thank you, East Africa.
Every nomination is now with the Uongozi Career Awards committee. They are reading the stories you shared and confirming the finalists in each category.
across five categories
Voting opens 21 Oct 28 OctNew date
Where the nominations came from
Nominations received per category
From your nomination
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Nominate
Choose an award and tell us why your nominee deserves it.
Shortlisting
The awards committee reviews every nomination and confirms finalists.
Awards Gala
Winners are celebrated at the Uongozi Career Awards Gala Dinner.
Make your nomination stand out.
The strongest nominations tell a clear story of impact. A few specifics go a long way with the awards committee.
Nominations ran from 12 September to 17 October 2026 and are now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part!
Yes. Several awards recognise institutions, employers, foundations and media houses — look for them in the Academia, Public / Private Sector and Media categories.
The awards committee reviews every nomination and shortlists finalists. Public voting then runs from 28 October to 4 November 2026.
Email summit@corporatecareeracademy.com or call +254 111 445 250.
Be specific
Name the programme, initiative or role and what changed because of it.
Show the impact
Use numbers where you can — students reached, jobs created, partners engaged.
Point to evidence
Mention links, reports or media coverage the committee can look up.
Double-check details
Correct names and contacts help us reach finalists quickly.
champions.
Join us at KICC, Nairobi as we honour the changemakers shaping careers and employability across East Africa.