{"id":3901,"date":"2026-08-01T00:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T23:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/?p=3901"},"modified":"2026-08-02T10:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T09:31:35","slug":"call-for-nominations-west-african-citizens-awards-wafric-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/fr\/call-for-nominations-west-african-citizens-awards-wafric-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Appel \u00e0 candidatures : Prix des citoyens de l\u2019Afrique de l\u2019Ouest (WAFRIC Awards) 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-12_24_19-AM-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"West African Citizens Awards 2026 Nomination Opens\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-12_24_19-AM-1.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-12_24_19-AM-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-12_24_19-AM-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-12_24_19-AM-1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"Appel \u00e0 candidatures : Prix des citoyens de l\u2019Afrique de l\u2019Ouest (WAFRIC Awards) 2026\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognizing the Unseen. Celebrating the Exceptional.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The West African Citizens Awards (WAFRIC Awards) invites nominations for the 2026 edition. We are seeking outstanding individuals, organizations, institutions, businesses, and changemakers whose work has made a meaningful impact across West Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know someone whose achievements deserve regional recognition, this is your opportunity to celebrate their excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Be Nominated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Les candidatures sont ouvertes aux particuliers, aux entreprises, aux startups, aux ONG, aux institutions gouvernementales, aux \u00e9tablissements d\u2019enseignement, aux m\u00e9dias, aux professionnels de la cr\u00e9ation et \u00e0 d\u2019autres organisations ayant un impact positif en Afrique de l\u2019Ouest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nomination Submission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screening &amp; Verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publication of Official Nominees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Online Voting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergence of Top Finalists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Jury Evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winners Announced at the WAFRIC Awards Grand Finale<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Nominate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please ensure you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the appropriate award category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide accurate and complete information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include supporting evidence where applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read and agree to the nomination guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submit your nomination today and help us recognize the individuals and organizations shaping the future of West Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wafricawards.com.ng\/fr\/award-categories-the-west-african-citizens-awards-2026\/\">View The award categories<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Appel \u00e0 candidatures : Prix des citoyens de l\u2019Afrique de l\u2019Ouest (WAFRIC Awards) 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Fill the form below<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.jotform.com\/jsform\/262116756922561?redirect=1\"><\/script>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognizing the Unseen. 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