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Categories
The categories recognize outstanding achievements in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and data ethics by individuals, teams, and organisations across Africa.
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Submit your nomination to celebrate those making impactful contributions to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and data ethics across Africa.
Judges
The PICCASO Awards Africa will be judged by a distinguished panel of experts from across Africa, including experts in data protection, cybersecurity...
PICCASO Awards Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the PICCASO Awards Africa, from nominations to event details. We’ve got you covered.
How much does it cost to enter?
Absolutely nothing!
The PICCASO Awards Africa are completely free to enter, and you're free to enter as many categories as you like!
The PICCASO Awards Africa are completely free to enter, and you're free to enter as many categories as you like!
Can I enter more than one category?
Providing you meet the criteria for each category, yes! You're free to enter as many as you like.
What are supporting documents?
The supporting documents are not a compulsory part of the application. It won't count against you if you do not include any, but they can help to illuminate your entry.
Supporting documents could be testimonials, examples of press coverage, explainer videos, or impact reports, for example.
Supporting documents could be testimonials, examples of press coverage, explainer videos, or impact reports, for example.
What is the entry deadline?
Deadline for entries is Friday 19th September 2025
What questions are on the application form?
1. Tell Us About the Nominee or Team
Use this space to introduce the nominee by describing their role, the work they do, and the type of organisation they are part of. (2500 Characters Max)
2. Please provide a concise overview of your nomination.
This summary should briefly outline the achievements, innovations, or contributions that support this nomination. Please note, if your nomination is shortlisted, this summary may be published. (1500 Charcters Max)
3. What has the nominee achieved in the last 18 months, and what was new or innovative about their work?
Describe the key achievements, initiatives, or contributions made by the nominee. What did they do that was different or ground-breaking? What specific challenges or problems did they face, and how did they overcome them? Why was this work important to their organisation, sector, or community? (3500 Characters Max)
4. What impact did this work have, and what were the results?
Explain the outcomes of the nominee’s work. What measurable results or meaningful changes were achieved? How did this work create value for the organisation and its stakeholders? What lasting difference has it made, and how have things changed as a result? (3500 Characters Max).
5. Upload any supporting documents
We also ask for nominees to upload a Headshot and Company logo.
Use this space to introduce the nominee by describing their role, the work they do, and the type of organisation they are part of. (2500 Characters Max)
2. Please provide a concise overview of your nomination.
This summary should briefly outline the achievements, innovations, or contributions that support this nomination. Please note, if your nomination is shortlisted, this summary may be published. (1500 Charcters Max)
3. What has the nominee achieved in the last 18 months, and what was new or innovative about their work?
Describe the key achievements, initiatives, or contributions made by the nominee. What did they do that was different or ground-breaking? What specific challenges or problems did they face, and how did they overcome them? Why was this work important to their organisation, sector, or community? (3500 Characters Max)
4. What impact did this work have, and what were the results?
Explain the outcomes of the nominee’s work. What measurable results or meaningful changes were achieved? How did this work create value for the organisation and its stakeholders? What lasting difference has it made, and how have things changed as a result? (3500 Characters Max).
5. Upload any supporting documents
We also ask for nominees to upload a Headshot and Company logo.
Can I alter my application after submitting?
Yes, you can make changes to your application after submitting right up until the entry deadline. Please email rachel@grcworldforums.com if you need to edit.
How are the winners chosen?
Following the shortlisting process (which is done internally by our editorial team), the successfully shortlisted applications will be handed over to our judging panel.
The PICCASO Awards judging panel has supporters from multiple sectors, with each of our judges allocated to categories that match their areas of expertise.
Entries will be judged based on the answers provided within the application form, The judges will mark each question and give a rating out of 10, along with comments to justify their scoring.
As with any judging process, there is an element of subjectivity around judging, so applicants should aim to provide as much information as possible.
Judges will review applications independently.
The PICCASO Awards judging panel has supporters from multiple sectors, with each of our judges allocated to categories that match their areas of expertise.
Entries will be judged based on the answers provided within the application form, The judges will mark each question and give a rating out of 10, along with comments to justify their scoring.
As with any judging process, there is an element of subjectivity around judging, so applicants should aim to provide as much information as possible.
Judges will review applications independently.
When is the Awards Ceremony?
The PICCASO Awards Africa ceremony will take place on the 3rd December 2025.
How are the winners chosen?
Following the shortlisting process (which is done internally by our editorial team), the successfully shortlisted applications will be handed over to our judging panel.
The PICCASO Awards judging panel has supporters from multiple sectors, with each of our judges allocated to categories that match their areas of expertise.
Entries will be judged based on the answers provided within the application form, The judges will mark each question and give a rating out of 10, along with comments to justify their scoring.
As with any judging process, there is an element of subjectivity around judging, so applicants should aim to provide as much information as possible.
Judges will review applications independently.
The PICCASO Awards judging panel has supporters from multiple sectors, with each of our judges allocated to categories that match their areas of expertise.
Entries will be judged based on the answers provided within the application form, The judges will mark each question and give a rating out of 10, along with comments to justify their scoring.
As with any judging process, there is an element of subjectivity around judging, so applicants should aim to provide as much information as possible.
Judges will review applications independently.
What is the entry criteria?
Applications are open to individuals, teams and organisations based in Africa. There is also some category-specific criteria which is detailed in the category descriptions.