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ACGAWARDS™
AFRICA'S 1ST CRYPTO-NICHED AWARDS

AFRICA CRYPTO GIANT EVENTS

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Purpose

Why
ACGAWARDS Exists

ACGAWARDS was created to recognize, celebrate and document the individuals, companies and organizations contributing to Africa's cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem.

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Recognition

Celebrating excellence — honouring the people and companies building Africa's crypto and blockchain future.

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Documentation

Preserving Africa's crypto story — a running record of the ecosystem as it grows, edition by edition.

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Legacy

Creating a permanent record of the giants who shaped the ecosystem, for the generations who follow them.

In Their Words

Feedback From
Past Winners

What ACGAWARDS 2023 winners had to say about the recognition.

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This award is special to us. It inspires us to contribute even more to the growth and development of Africa's blockchain industry through our work as a law firm in blockchain technology advisory, policy, and regulations. We dedicate this award to our clients, the local and global blockchain & crypto companies who have continued to innovate, putting the Africa blockchain industry on the global map. We greatly thank ACGAwards for such an infusing award. Indeed, "Africa is rising", in leaps and bounds.

Infusion Lawyers
Winner — Blockchain Legal Firm of the Year
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As a firm, we sincerely appreciate ACGAWARDS for the splendid recognition. For me, awards of this nature are a direct call on the winners, nominees, and every organization playing in the blockchain sector to continue on the path of excellence.

Stephen Azubuike
Winner — ACGAWARDS 2023
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Grateful to the @acgawards team for recognizing our dedication to innovation in the crypto space. This is just the beginning!

Bitmama Team
Winner — ACGAWARDS 2023
@acgawards on Instagram →
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I am super charged to do more for the future of Africa's crypto space, in fact Africa is truly rising. Special thanks to ACGAWARDS Institution for spotting our works at Channels TV. Expect more.

Ladi Williams
Winner — 2023 Crypto Presenter of the Year
Archive Footage

The Inaugural
Experience

ACGAWARDS 2023 — Africa Is Rising.

"One night. One continent. The beginning of the ACGAWARDS journey."

6,000+ Viewers
Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

Everything you need to know about ACGAWARDS and the 2027 edition.

What is ACGAWARDS?

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ACGAWARDS — the Africa Crypto Giant Awards — is Africa's 1st Crypto-Niched Awards, created to recognize, celebrate and document the people, companies and organizations shaping the continent's cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem.

When did ACGAWARDS start?

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ACGAWARDS launched its inaugural edition in 2023 under the theme "Africa Is Rising," with 127 nominations across 25 categories and a virtual ceremony held on 28 October 2023.

Who can be nominated?

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Any individual, company or organization actively contributing to Africa's crypto, blockchain, Web3 or DeFi ecosystem is eligible for nomination across the relevant 2027 category.

How are winners selected?

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Nominations are reviewed by the ACGAWARDS jury panel against category-specific eligibility and judging criteria before winners are confirmed and announced at the ceremony.

Is there a fee to submit a nomination?

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Nominations are free to submit. Every entry is reviewed by the ACGAWARDS panel ahead of the 2027 edition.

When is the ACGAWARDS 2027 ceremony?

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The exact date for the 2027 ceremony is being finalized and will be published to the official ACGAWARDS record as soon as it is confirmed.