• Nominator can nominate themselves or any Young Female Leader for the Future-Forward Female™ 25 Under 25 Awards.
• Nominees and nominators will receive a notification once a nomination has been received. A nomination package must be completed by the nominee by the deadline in order to be eligible.
• All completed and eligible nomination packages will be screened by our Selection Jury. A final selection of 25 most distinguished honorees will be pooled.
• The 25 Finalists will be notified prior to the Ball, and featured in the Future-Forward Female Folio. Honorees will be celebrated across Media and Future-Forward Female™ Awards Gala 2023
• Honorees will purchase Tickets to attend the Awards Gala 2023, if interested to be present in-person.
• Our Honorees become inducted into our Future-Forward Female™ Movement Mentorship Council to support other girls and women.
• Nominees will be added to our database for updates about the Movement and Awards.

• Nominees for the Future-Forward Female™ 25 Under 25 Awards must be between 16 and 24 years old
• Nominees must be African, with documented or demonstrable leadership, across any of the 7 Young Female Leadership Categories in the Future-Forward Female™ 25 Under 25 Awards found HERE
• Nominee must be able to provide proof, stories, impact report etc. of their work and service if required.

• Nominees must complete and submit a Nomination Package. No late entries accepted. 
• Future-Forward Female™ Movement reserves the right to withhold an award in any category and holds final determination on all awards.
• The selection committee reserves the right to move a nominee to a category more suited to their strengths and skillsets without notification. 
• Honorees’ names, bio, story and photo will be published in the Future-Forward Female™ Folio as well as for editorial, marketing, or promotional materials.
• Nominees are eligible for re-nomination in subsequent years. A new nomination and Nomination Package must be submitted by the deadline.
• Our Selection Jury Members have all signed Privacy Statements. They have been instructed to decline LinkedIn follow requests and not be in direct communication with Nominees until after awards.
• Nominees will be automatically subscribed to our newsletter for event information.

By nominating a Future-Forward Female™ Under 25, you’re celebrating the way she inspires you and the impact she’s making in the world. Through a nomination, you are honouring her accomplishments, validating her contribution, elevating her personal and professional profile, as well as strengthening the legacy she’s building. It is an excellent opportunity to be recognised locally, nationally, and globally.

The Future-Forward Female™ 25 Under 25 Awards will:

• Elevate her leadership confidence and visibility;
• Provide her recognition on a local, national, and global level;
• Validate her hard work, while affirming she’s on the right path;
• Open new opportunities to propel her personally and professionally;
• Increase her circle of influence with other like-minded young female leaders;

• Presented with the Future-Forward Female™ 25 Under 25 Awards Certificate
• Be honored at the Future-Forward Female™ 25 Under 25 Awards Gala 2023, an exclusive celebratory event of high significance
• Featured in the Future-Forward Female™ Folio – a stunning photo-documentary of the most extraordinary leading women of African descent, accessible to several thousands of women globally.
• Recognized on Future-Forward Female™ Movement website, newsletter, social media
• Receive Future-Forward Female™ 25 Under 25 Awards Badge for your email signature, LinkedIn, Social Media, Website
• Elevate your legacy leadership, authority and impact
• Honorees Announced with Media Partners
• Gain premium access to the Future-Forward Female™ MasterMind and expand your network.

We look forward to celebrating with you!