THE ANNUAL AFRICAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS SCOTLAND 2014
The Annual African Achievement Awards Scotland is a prestigious, unique, and pioneering platform that pays tribute to African Success across all walks of life, placing emphasis on inspirational achievements and portraying inspirational role models in the areas of business, sport, entertainment and music, community work, philanthropy, education, leadership, arts and culture. It is designed to recognise and promote excellence, best practice, and innovation in the Worldwide African Community.
Special Guest for 2014:
Rt Hon David Martin Scott Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood, KT KBE PC
The 2014 African Annual African Achievement Awards Scotland, organised by The African Forum Scotland is now open for nominations.
The award date is: Friday, November 28nd 2014.
Selection Panel and Nomination
The Annual African Achievement Awards Scotland panel of judges is made up of key business people, cultural leaders, academics and eminent political figures, and prominent individuals, from all backgrounds and walks of life.
A transparent process determines the winner for each of the categories. The initial stage sees the creation of a long list through independent research. A broad based panel of judges handpicked for their involvement in community and business debates, scores and ranks the nominees against the criteria to determine the winner. These winners are sent then to a high profile endorsement panel for final approval and ratification.
Please email your nominations and reasons to:
Rt Hon David Martin Scott Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood, KT KBE PC (born 31 March 1938) is a British Liberal Democrat politician who served as the Leader of the Liberal Party from 1976 until its merger with the Social Democratic Party in 1988 to form the Liberal Democrats. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1965 to 1997 and as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 1999 to 2003, during which time he was the parliament's Presiding Officer. Since 1997, he has been a member of the House of Lords.
David Steel was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, the son of a Church of Scotland minister also called David Steel, who would later serve as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He was brought up in Scotland and Kenya, and educated at Dumbarton Academy; James Gillespies Boys' School, Edinburgh; the Prince of Wales School, Nairobi; and George Watson's College, Edinburgh.[2] Steel was president of the British Anti-Apartheid Movementcampaign from 1966 to 1970.
Sponsorships
The Annual African Achievement Awards Scotland is the most rigorous and prestigious African award in Scotland, allowing access to the African communities, markets, and decision makers both in Scotland, U.K and Africa. The award will be attended by over 400 businesses, professionals, several ambassadors who have made difference to the African communities across the globe.
As a sponsor of The Annual African Achievement Award Scotland 2014, you will have the chance to be part of a high profile award event that recognise, celebrate and honour excellence and outstanding achievements within the African community here in U.K and Africa and thus support The African Forum Scotland`s vision.