Students Category
Recognising exceptional students and student leaders who demonstrate leadership, innovation and a commitment to career development and community impact.
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Open Uongozi Career Awards 2026
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Recognise outstanding individuals and institutions making a difference in career development, employability and skills advancement across East Africa.
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Academia / Skills Institutions
Honouring higher learning institutions, skills training providers and partnerships that create opportunities for the youth and build future-ready talent.
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10 awards · tap one to nominate
Other Individual Awards
Recognising influential leaders, mentors and professionals who have made outstanding contributions to career development, education and skills advancement.
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Public / Private Sector
Celebrating companies, HR professionals, recruitment agencies and industry leaders who create employment, mentorship and opportunities for young people.
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9 awards · tap one to nominate
Media & Journalism
Honouring journalists, media houses and digital creators whose reporting shines a light on employability and career development stories.
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4 awards · tap one to nominate
Not sure where your nominee fits?
Search the 40 awards above, or pick the category that best describes their work — the awards committee reviews every nomination.
- Individuals & institutions welcome
- Takes less than 5 minutes
- Closes 17 October 2026
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Choose an award and tell us why your nominee deserves it.
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Shortlisting
The awards committee reviews every nomination and confirms finalists.
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Awards Gala
Winners are celebrated at the Uongozi Career Awards Gala Dinner.
Nomination tips
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 are open from 12 September until 17 October 2026.
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 20 October to 5 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.
Uongozi Career Awards Gala · 12 November 2026
Celebrate the
champions.
champions.
Join us at KICC, Nairobi as we honour the changemakers shaping careers and employability across East Africa.
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