Leadership & Policy Awards – Prestige Africa Education Awards 2025

Celebrating Visionary Education Leaders in Africa

Education is the engine that powers national transformation — and it takes bold, strategic leadership to fuel that engine. The Leadership & Policy Awards at the Prestige Africa Education Awards (PAEA) 2025 spotlight exceptional individuals driving change in Africa’s education systems through effective governance, reform, and advocacy.

From high-level government policies to grassroots initiatives, this award category honors visionaries who have advanced access, equity, quality, and innovation in education.

Award Categories:

Education Minister of the Year (Africa-Wide)
Recognizing a serving Minister of Education whose leadership has significantly transformed the educational landscape of their country.
Outstanding Educational Policy Advocate
Honoring individuals, civil society groups, or organizations influencing progressive education policy or legislation across Africa.
Transformational Leadership in Education (Public or Private Sector)
Celebrating change-makers who have led impactful initiatives or reforms in schools, education agencies, or private educational institutions.

Who Should Be Nominated?

Education Ministers and Commissioners
Education-focused NGOs and policy think tanks
Education reformers and advocacy leaders
Senior education administrators and directors
Visionary heads of government education agencies

Nomination Criteria:

Documented impact on education policy or system reform
Leadership in advancing access, equity, innovation, or inclusion
National or continental influence
Sustainability and replicability of policies or initiatives

Why This Award Matters:

Africa is at a turning point in its education journey. Millions of learners depend on leaders who think beyond politics — and act with vision. The Leadership & Policy Awards not only celebrate today’s trailblazers but also inspire the next generation of leaders to act boldly for the future of education.

Nominations Now Open

Do you know someone revolutionizing education policy in Africa?
👉 Nominate Them Today

Deadline: July 15, 2025
Winners will be unveiled at the PAEA 2025 Awards Ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria