GEN Awards

Policy on Awards

Criteria for the Awards

Candidates who are nominated for awards must meet up at least one of the following criteria:
Contribution to the development of sustainable education in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA)
Contribution and services towards GEN
Hosting of GEN Multidisciplinary International Conferences
Sponsorship of GEN Conferences

Steps to Identify Awardees

Contribution to the development of sustainable education in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA)
Ratification by GEN Exco members
Approval by the Board of Directors
Announcement of the Awards
Awardees’ notification

Types of Awards

The following awards are available:

Fellowship Awards

These are meant for Exco members and loyal patrons.

Honorary Awards

These are meant for Educational Administrators, Ministers, Professors, Vice-Chancellors and other outstanding public officers in recognition of contributions to the development of sustainable education in SSA.

Awards for Excellent Performance

These are meant for Exco members.

The following awards are available during the yearly GEN Multidisciplinary Conference.

Award Frequency

Awards can be made on a yearly basis.