Award Guidelines

How to Apply

Organizations and learning service providers across Africa are invited to submit entries for the Enterprise Learning Awards. Applicants may enter one or more award categories, provided each submission meets the eligibility requirements and is supported by relevant evidence.

Application Steps

Step 1

Review Award Categories

Carefully review the award categories and select the category or categories that best align with your learning initiatives or solutions.

Step 2

Complete the Application Form

Each category has a dedicated application form. Applicants are required to provide clear, concise, and evidence-based responses to all questions.

Step 3

Prepare Supporting Evidence

Submissions should include relevant documentation to support claims made in the application. This may include strategy documents, program outlines, data dashboards, case studies, testimonials, or technology demonstrations.

Step 4

Submit Before the Deadline

All applications must be submitted by the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

Step 5

Confirmation of Entry

Applicants will receive a confirmation email once their submission has been successfully received.

Eligibility

Applicants must be organizations or learning service providers operating in Africa.
Submissions must relate to initiatives implemented within the eligibility period specified for the awards year.
The same initiative may be submitted for more than one category, where relevant, with tailored responses for each category.

Submission Guidelines

Responses should be factual, clear, and focused on outcomes.
Marketing materials should be limited; emphasis should be placed on evidence and impact.
All information provided must be accurate and verifiable.

Judging Process

The Enterprise Learning Awards use a structured, independent, and evidence-based judging process designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and credibility.

Judging Panel

Entries are reviewed by an independent panel of experienced learning and development professionals, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts. Judges are selected based on their expertise and are required to declare any conflicts of interest

Evaluation Framework

Each submission is assessed against predefined criteria specific to the award category. While criteria vary by category, evaluations typically consider:

Strategic alignment and relevance
Quality of design and execution
Innovation and creativity
Learner or organizational impact
Use of data and evidence to demonstrate outcomes

Judges score each submission using a standardized scoring rubric.

Scoring and Shortlisting

Entries are scored independently by multiple judges.
Scores are aggregated to determine shortlists for each category.
In the event of close scores, submissions may be reviewed by an additional judge or panel discussion.

Final Selection

Final winners are selected based on the highest overall scores and the strength of supporting evidence. Judges’ decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

Confidentiality and Integrity

All information submitted is treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of judging the awards. Judges and administrators adhere to strict confidentiality and integrity standards throughout the process.

Notification and Recognition

Shortlisted applicants

Shortlisted applicants will be notified ahead of the awards announcement.

Award Winners

Winners will be announced during the Enterprise Learning Awards ceremony and recognized across official award platforms