COMMUNITY BUILDING
Annual Awards Gala
Celebrating the Achievements of Africans & the Global African Diaspora
Established in 1984 as a way for AAI to contribute to building new narratives about Africa, the AAI Annual Awards Gala is the preeminent NYC based celebration of the achievements of Africans and the global African diaspora.
Drawing more than 500 distinguished guests, the AAI Gala convenes dignitaries— Heads of State, diplomats, domestic and international government officials— philanthropists, business leaders, journalists, scholars, and other prominent figures for a night highlighting African success and enlightened engagement between Africa and America.
