PAALA 2026
Pan-African American Leadership Awards
Recognising outstanding African and African-American leadership achievement across sectors and borders. Submit your nomination for PAALA 2026.
Award Categories
All 15 Categories For Nomination
01Politics and Governance
02Humanitarianism and Philanthropy
03Advocacy
04Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development
05Peace and Security
06Law
07Journalism & Media
08Sports
09Hospitality, Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts
10Engineering and Sciences
11Medicine and Pharmacy
12Business Entrepreneurship & Finance
13Religious Leadership
14Digital & Technology
15Education
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Submit Your Nomination
Nominate an outstanding African or African-American leader for recognition at the 2026 PAALA ceremony. Our committee will review all nominations.
Deadline
October 31, 2026