The Global Leadership Africa Summit Awards recognizes change-makers who inspire and contribute to improving the personal and professional lives of African and African – descents. We are proud, excited and humbled to honor wonderful people who also promote diversity and excel personally. Their work stimulates others and drives a great deal of progress for us all.
Global Leadership Africa Summit Awards + Gala Ceremony
Dress Code: Black Tie/ Cocktail & African Traditional

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Downtown
1616 Dodge Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102


  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Registration / Cocktail / Networking
  • 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Dinner with Host & Comedian Dulo
  • 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM

    Awards
  • 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM

    Live Performance by Afrobeat Singer SIMI
  • 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM

    Pictures & Networking

Performer

Host and Emcee


2021 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AFRICA SUMMIT AWARDEES

Lual Mayen

Junub Games
Washington D.C.
Achievement


Sally Elatta

Agility Health
Omaha, Nebraska
Leadership


Chief Todd Schmaderer

Omaha Police Department
Omaha, Nebraska
Achievement


Sandra Babu - Boateng

PanGenius/Face2Face Africa
New York City, New York
Impact


Charles Ahovissi

African Culture Connection
Omaha, Nebraska
Leadership


Abdi Hussein

International Council for Refugees & Immigrants
Omaha, Nebraska
Community


Madelle Kangha

ELLEDAM/Jesus Kids Club/Jumpstart Group
Fairfax, Virginia
Entrepreneurship


Sheilla Akwara

Jenga Africa
New York City, New York
Community



2019 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AFRICA SUMMIT AWARDEES

2018 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AFRICA SUMMIT AWARDEES