Sustaining Impact Prize

The Sustaining Impact Prize is an initiative aimed at celebrating and rewarding innovative solutions that drive sustainable development in Africa. As part of the SIS, this inaugural edition of the prestigious prize marks the start of a tradition to recognize impact-focused organizations and initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to self-sufficiency.

These organizations are recognized for their excellence in efficiently and effectively resourcing their impact-related work or for establishing systems and frameworks that facilitate sustainable resourcing in an African context.  

Criteria For Award

The Sustaining Impact Prize will be awarded based on the following criteria:

1

Alignment with Global Goals

Demonstrated commitment to addressing one or more of the UN SDGs, contributing to the global effort to achieve a more sustainable and equitable future.

2

Sustainability of Impact

Clear demonstration of how the initiative sustains its impact work over time, ensuring long-term effectiveness and scalability.

3

Future- proofing

Showcase a clear and feasible timeline outlining how economic sustainability is being integrated into their impact work, fostering financial resilience and independence. 

1

Alignment with Global Goals

Demonstrated commitment to addressing one or more of the UN SDGs, contributing to the global effort to achieve a more sustainable and equitable future.

2

Sustainability of Impact

Clear demonstration of how the initiative sustains its impact work over time, ensuring long-term effectiveness and scalability.

3

Future- proofing

Showcase a clear and feasible timeline outlining how economic sustainability is being integrated into their impact work, fostering financial resilience and independence. 

AWARD PROCESS

Pre-Screening

Submission of applications
Submission Deadline: July 30, 2024  

1st Stage

Screening of application & invitation of successful candidates to 2nd stage

2nd Stage

Interviews & Invitation of successful candidates to 3rd stage

3rd Stage

Presentation to summit Judges and plenary

Final

Winner selection, awards and post-event support.

Prize Benefits

Winners of the Sustaining Impact Prize will receive

2ND PRIZE

$150

1ST PRIZE

$250

1ST PRIZE

$250

3RD PRIZE

$100

How to Apply

1

Application Form

Complete the online application form with detailed information about the project and contact details. 

2

Requirements

Submit either of the following:

Recorded Pitch Deck

Submit a recorded pitch deck (5 slides maximum) covering the following:

Watch how to record a pitch deck here

OR

Recorded video

Submit a 5 minutes recorded video covering the following:

Upload your pitch deck or recorded video with the registration form in 1 above or send it to

sustainingimpactsummit6@aseworkshop.com

Deadline for all submissions is July 31, 2024.

Panel of Judges

Dr. Karie Schultz
Trusts & Major Gifts Fundraising Officer, Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)
Mrs. Bola Ogunremi
Lead Investor & Business Administrator, BOG Medical
Tizzita Tefera
Board Member, Social Enterprise Ethiopia/ Social Enterprise World Forum

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