About Spicy Awards

From the margins to the mainstage.

Discover the story, purpose, values and people behind Spicy Awards 2026.

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About

Our Story Organizers: SWOB Mission | Vision | Values Our Brand Diversity & Inclusion Statement FAQs

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The Awards

Celebrating significance over celebrity.

Explore the categories, judging process, eligibility, jury and Awarding Board.

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Awards

Award Categories Judging Process Timelines The Trophy Eligibility & Rules Confidentiality Guidelines Awarding Board Meet the Jury

Five SPICY Archetypes Activists · Creatives · Entrepreneurs · Initiators · Innovators

Spicy Circle Experience

One day. One Circle. One powerful experience.

Discover the Summit, speakers, programme, Gala Dinner, venue and travel information.

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Experience

Event Overview The Summit Spicy Circle Summit | Speakers The Gala Dinner Programme Venue & Travel

12 September 2026 Nairobi, Kenya · Summit + Exhibition + Gala

Changemakers

Meet the people behind the change.

Discover archetypes, finalists, winners, alumni and the stories behind their impact.

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Changemakers

Discover your Archetype Current Finalists Past Winners Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement People’s Choice Impact Stories Alumni Network Nominee Spotlights Behind the Scenes

Discover Your SPICY Archetype Activists · Creatives · Entrepreneurs · Initiators · Innovators

Participate

There's a way in for everyone.

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Participate

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There's a way in. Nominate · Speak · Volunteer · Partner · Exhibit

Newsroom

Follow the Spicy story.

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Newsroom

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Spicy Awards Newsroom Stories, announcements, media and coverage.

Partnership

Power impact through collaboration.

Join organisations supporting the next generation of grassroots-to-global changemakers.

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Partner

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