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African Humanitarian Honors

Honoring service that changes lives

Recognizing credible humanitarian service, leadership and community contribution across Africa.

African Humanitarian Honors award for AHHS 2027
A symbol of serviceRecognition grounded in credible humanitarian impact

Recognition with purpose

Begin with the contribution.

If someone’s humanitarian or community contribution deserves consideration, submit their basic details and choose the category that best reflects their work.

AHHS may request supporting information during review. Submitting a nomination does not guarantee selection, recognition or an award.

Illustrative scene of a humanitarian recognition presentation
Recognition with purpose

AHHS honors bring credible service and its human impact into view.

Our recognition principles

What we look for.

01

Impact

What changed, and for whom?

02

Integrity

Is the work represented honestly and responsibly?

03

Consistency

Does the contribution demonstrate sustained commitment?

04

Leadership

Has the nominee helped others act or improve their work?

05

Service

How does the contribution respond to people’s needs?

How nominations work

Simple to submit. Careful in review.

01

Submit the nominee

Share the nominee’s basic contact details, the category that fits their contribution and your own contact details as the nominator.

02

AHHS reviews the nomination

The team screens the nomination and may contact the nominee or nominator if more information is needed.

03

Supporting information

AHHS may request evidence, background information or clarification during review.

04

Selection and communication

Outcomes are communicated through official AHHS channels as the review process progresses.

African Humanitarian Honors award for AHHS 2027
Nominate with careBegin with the person and the difference their service has made.

AHHS 2027 nominations

Nominate a humanitarian for AHHS 2027.

Submit the nominee’s basic details and the category that best reflects their contribution. AHHS may request evidence or additional background during review.

Nominee details
About you
For example: colleague, community member, beneficiary, partner or self.