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-sustainability.
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.
The Sustaining Impact Prize will be awarded based on the following criteria:
1
Alignment with
Global Goals
Masterclasses will be held to evaluate attendees’ resource challenges and develop strategies for diversifying resource streams to ensure the resilience and sustainability of their impact-related work.
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
Masterclasses will be held to evaluate attendees’ resource challenges and develop strategies for diversifying resource streams to ensure the resilience and sustainability of their impact-related work.
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
1
Pre-Screening
Presentation by selected applicants to Summit Planning
2
1st Stage
Screening of Application & Invitation to 2nd Stage
3
2nd Stage
Interviews & Invitation to 3rd Stage
4
3rd Stage
Presentation by Selected Applicants to Summit planning
5
4th Stage
Winner Selection and Awards
Prize Benefits
Winners of the Sustaining Impact Prize will receive