Tuesday, October 24th – In celebration of the annual commemorative day, that marks the official creation of the United Nations, MIPAD is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Global Top 100 Editions.
Alongside the Global Top 100 Under 40 Edition, Most Influential People of African Descent releases a special edition with no age restrictions, the “Global Top 100 Futurists & Innovators Edition” for the year 2024.
MIPAD’s standard edition the “Global Top 100 Under 40,” will focus on young pioneers who are making a significant impact in their respective fields. This edition aims to recognize their remarkable achievements and contributions to society within our four core categories: Politics & Governance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Media & Culture, and Activism & Humanitarian.
Additionally, the special edition, “Global Top 100 Futurists and Innovators,” acknowledges individuals of any age who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in shaping the future and pioneering innovative solutions in their respective fields. This edition, exclusive to this year of recognition, spotlights personalities that are defining the future.
Nominations Open on UN Day
In honor of United Nations Day, which falls on October 24th, nominations for both prestigious editions will officially open on this significant day. We invite individuals and organizations from around the world to nominate deserving candidates who have demonstrated remarkable achievements in their respective fields via the platform www.mipad.org/nominate
A Tribute to the International Decade for People of African Descent
These two editions hold special significance as they coincide with the conclusion of the International Decade for People of African Descent in 2024. They celebrate the positive contributions made by individuals of African descent.
Join the Celebration & Grand Finale
As we approach the conclusion of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), we warmly invite all honorees, totaling 2,000 recognized from 2015 to 2024, to join us in this significant grand finale during the Recognition Weekend 2024 following the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
– Diaspora (Charreah Jackson) me***@mi***.org
– Inside Africa (Dorcas Ndegwa) do****@mi***.org
For nominations and submissions, please contact:
Jonathan, Global Head of Research – jo******@mi***.org
