AFRONEWS, the newspaper for Africans in Germany is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the AFRONEWS-Ortel Mobile African Community in Germany Awards 2022. The official nominations opened today 14th February 2022. Learn how to submit nominations for the African Community in Germany Awards 2022.
The AFRONEWS-Ortel African Community in Germany Awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements of Africans in different fields in Germany. They are a way of appreciating and encouraging Africans who have excelled in different fields and are making a positive contribution to the German society.
The awards shed light on the good work done by African organisations/associations and businesses to promote a positive image of Africa and Africans, facilitate integration of Africans in Germany, promote business opportunities and international cooperation between Germany and African countries, making Germany a better place for all.
African Community in Germany Awards 2022 Nominations: CATEGORIES AND SUBCATEGORIES FOR NOMINATIONS
You can submit a nomination for the following categories:
CHARITY
• The Best African Association in Germany Award
BUSINESS
• The Best African Business/Entrepreneur Award
• The Best African Start-up in Germany Award
ENTERTAINMENT
• The Best African DJ in Germany Award
• The Best African Club in Germany Award
• The Best African Events Organiser in Germany Award
• The Best African Festival in Germany Award
• The Best African Musician/Band in Germany Award
CULINARY
• The Best African Gastronomy – Restaurant – Caterer Award
SPORTS
• The Best African Athlete in Germany Award
EDUCATION
• The Best African Teacher/Coach in Germany Award
FILM & MEDIA
• The Best African Film Director in Germany Award
• The Best African Radio Station Award
• The Best African Journalist in Germany Award
• The Best African TV Personality in Germany Award
BEAUTY, WELLNESS & FASHION
• The Best African Beauty & Hair Salon in Germany Award
• The Best African Beauty Pageant in Germany Award
• The Best African Beauty Supplier in Germany
• The Best African Fashion Designer in Europe Award (This is the only category open to Africans in all European countries and not limited to only Africans in Germany)
VISUAL ARTS
• The Best African Artist in Germany Award
• The Best African Photographer in Germany Award
PERFORMING ARTS
• The Best African Actor in Germany Award
• The Best African Actress in Germany Award
• The Best African Dancer in Germany Award
• The Best African Comedian in Germany Award
• The Best African Poet in Germany Award
PUBLICATIONS
The Best African Author in Germany Award
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
How to submit nominations for the African Community in Germany Awards 2022:
Nomination Timeline
The nomination period opens on Monday 14th February 2022.
DEADLINE: Nomination forms must be submitted online using the form below (at the end of this article) by Monday, 30th May 2022. No entries received after this date will be considered.
READ MORE ABOUT THE AWARDS HERE: African Community in Germany Awards 2022 – Nominations now open
Nomination Criteria
✅ All nominees must be of African descent and based in Germany. The only exception to this rule is the nominees for The Best African Fashion Designer in Europe Award – the only category open to Africans in all European countries and not limited to only Africans in Germany.
✅ Nominations are free and there is no limit to the number of nominations that one person or organisation can make.
✅ Self-nominations are allowed. You can therefore nominate yourself, your business, your association, etc…
✅ When a nomination is being provided for another person or people, organisations, etc., the nominator must warrant to Afronews that they have gained the consent of those nominated to put their names and contact details forward to Afronews for the sole purpose of the Awards.
✅ For each nominee, please use a separate nomination form.
✅ People making nominations must provide full details of the nominees, their activities, achievements, contributions and photos. The Awards Committee will decide on whether to accept nominations or not depending on the information submitted on the nomination forms.
✅ Not all the Awards announced will be awarded if the Awards Committee considers that the criteria have not been met, or if there are no many qualified nominations in a given category.
✅ Nominators may be asked to provide additional evidence or materials after submission.
✅ Nominators are strongly encouraged to send the photos of the nominees to: editor@afronews.de
✅ Official Award nominees will be notified by email on or before Monday, 20th June 2022.
✅ Public voting online for the official Award nominees will be open on Monday, 27th June 2022. DEADLINE: The closing date for voting online is 17:00 on Monday, 12th September 2022.
✅ Winners will be announced and recognised at the Awards Gala Night Event on 22nd October 2022.
For further inquiries, please contact the African Community in Germany Awards Committee by sending an email to: editor@afronews.de
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The African Community in Germany Awards is a high-level event that offers companies a variety of channels to increase their visibility amongst members of the African Community in Germany. For Sponsorship Opportunities please contact: Stephen Ogongo, Editor of AFRONEWS, Tel/WhatsApp: +393333010654. Email: editor@afronews.de
The call for nominations is now open. Make your submission today!
To submit your nomination, please fill in the form below. After providing all the required information, please click on SUBMIT.