Ambassador of Peace Award
Honoring Champions of Unity, Diplomacy, and Development
Each year, during the prestigious USAfrica Business Week Gala , we proudly present the Ambassador of Peace Award — a symbol of recognition for individuals and institutions advancing peace, unity, and cross-cultural collaboration between the United States, Africa, and the global diaspora. As an ECOSOC-accredited nonprofit, the USAfrica Trade and Business Network created this award to celebrate exemplary leaders who use trade, diplomacy, entrepreneurship, or social impact to build bridges and promote sustainable development.
🏅 Award Categories
Lifetime Peace Leadership
Youth Peace Ambassador
Diaspora Unity Champion
Peace Through Trade & Development
Diplomatic Peace Advocate
Who Can Be Nominated?
Nominees may include diplomats, business leaders, community advocates, youth changemakers, and peacebuilders who embody the values of:
Conflict resolution and reconciliation
Economic and cultural diplomacy
Diaspora engagement and unity
Humanitarian or social development impact
Host Committee
Men and women working behind the scene
Karen L. Booker
CEO, Alkebulum LLC
Vince Vicari
Regional Director, SBDC, NJ
Gbenga Omotayo
Founder, USAfrica HUB
Femi Akinbi
Associate, Manchester Trade
Kathleen Power-Cronin
SBDC, Ramapo College
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Thank you to the following partners for your incredible support in making the 2024 event a resounding success. We couldn’t have done it without you!
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