36th Awards Gala

September 22nd, 2020

Virtual Event

2020 marked a new milestone for us: our first virtual Gala, Future Voices. All over the world we were battling COVID-19 and its devastating impact on our families, communities and livelihoods. At the same time, our younger voices-our future voices- took their place in the vanguard of innovation and scientific discovery and new movements for justice, equity and inclusion.

As we continue to educate and inspire the leaders of tomorrow, we honor a distinguished group of leaders who are using their influence and creativity to affect real, measurable change today. The honorees are a group of achievers who are laying the foundation for the work that future voices will continue.

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HONORING

The National Achievement Award

THE PEOPLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL
Accepted by H.E. President Macky Sall
The Presidential Leadership Award

H.E. MAHAMADOU ISSOUFOU
President of the Republic of Niger & AAI Alumnus
The Distinguished Alumni Award

CLAUDE BORNA
Managing Director and Chief Innovation Officer, Sèmè City Development Agency
International Institution of Excellence Award

The African Export – Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK)
Accepted by Prof. Benedict Oramah
The AAI African Diaspora Justice & Equity Award

SHERRILYN IFILL
President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF)
The Africa Illuminated Leadership in Arts & Culture Award

ISSA RAE
Emmy Nominated Actress, Writer & Producer