Leadership Impact Award

The Leadership Impact Award annually recognizes the individual achievements of one outstanding member of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Network.  Ideal candidates for the Leadership Impact Award are Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni who demonstrate leadership in advancing the Fellowship’s goals and strengthening relationships with American partners.

Institute Partners, Reciprocal Exchange Awardees, U.S. embassies and consulates, and Professional Development Experience Host Organizations may nominate Fellowship Alumni for the Leadership Impact Award.  Fellowship Alumni who are nominated for the Leadership Impact Award are invited to submit an online application.  Nominees are evaluated on the impact of their work, their ability to articulate the benefits in partnering with the U.S., their professionalism, and English proficiency.

Selected based on their record of servant leadership and advocacy on behalf of the Fellowship, Leadership Impact Award recipients share a message of advice and inspiration with current Fellows and engage in various Fellowship activities.

Leadership Impact Award Winners