Name: 2025 African Impact Award
Start: 2025-10-12T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-12T23:00:00-04:00
Location: Civic Building at Veterans Plaza

2025 African Impact Award

Nova Connections

The award celebrates the extraordinary achievements & lasting contributions of nominees who dedicated themselves to serving their community

Civic Building at Veterans Plaza

Thank you for joining us! We very much look forward to seeing you  at the event - the 13th of Oct.

Join us for an evening celebrating achievement and excellence! Honorees include Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Athlete Meseret Defar, Singer Mahmoud Ahmed, Mr. Joe Mamo, and Mr. Seifu Fantahun. Enjoy a special charity live music performance. Dinner will be served, and distinguished guests including Senators, Mayors, and Delegates will be in attendance.Each year, one or two individuals from the fields of sport, arts, or business are selected and honored at the Impact Award for their outstanding contributions.The African Impact Award was held five times so far. The past awardees include:2019: Singer Teddy Afro, Athlete Derartu Tulu, &amp; Mr. Mark Gelfand.2020: It was not held due to COVID-19.2021: Athlete Tirunesh Dibaba, Singer Akon &amp; Mr. Bereket Woldu.2022: Athlete Kenenisa Bekele, “Eregnaye” TV Drama Series, Mr. Henok &amp; Ms. Likke.2023: Dibaba Family, Mr. Girma Wake, Mr. Mulatu Astatke &amp; Athlete Sileshi Sihin.2024: Singer Aster Aweke,Journalist Meaza Biru, World Record Holders (Tigst Asefa and Gudaf Tsegaye) &amp; Mrs. Rebbeca Haile2025: Nominees: Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Athlete Meseret Defar, Singer Mahmoud Ahmed, Mr. Joe Mamo &amp; Mr. Seifu Fantahun

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