International
Somali Awards

About ISA

The International Somali Awards is an award ceremony honouring the greatest achievements of the worldwide Somali community and promises to be one of the most important ceremony of its kind ever staged. An innovative, unique and prestigious ceremony, The ISA pays tribute to inspiring Somali success stories from all walks of life, and recognises inspirational role models from the fields of business, social work, sports, education and entertainment.

Nominations

Nominations will take place from

19.01.2025 –
31.01.2025

Voting

Voting will take place from

16.01.2025 –
28.02.2025

Awards Ceremony

The ISA awards ceremony will be taking place in Doha

ISA Awards Process

The International Somali Awards recognizes excellence from Somalis across the globe that has made significant progress and contribution to their communities and individual developments. The winners of the International Somali Awards will be selected through an online transparent nomination and voting process from the public.

Nomination Phase

The public wishing to nominate success stories are required to fill in online form where they will enter nominations and onto which category they belong. Each awards category has specific eligibility and assessment criteria are available on Process section on this website.

Judges Phase

After nominations are closed, received, and reviewed, an independent, reputable, and transparent selection of judges will look at the nominations received, and each nominee will undergo a vetting process that will evaluate who should be shortlisted in each category.

Voting Phase

The judges will select three final nominees for each category, and the public will then vote in each category to determine the winner. We count the final tally, respecting each nominee to ensure integrity, fairness, and transparency. The nominee with the most votes will win.

Award Ceremony

The Awards Ceremony will announce the winners of the International Somali Awards, with one winner from each category. The nominees will participate in media interviews and network with VIP guests and attendees. The winner will receive a personalised plaque.
12.12.2024 - 20.12.2024
24.12.2024 - 01.01.2024
01.01.2025 - 02.03.2025
01.05.2025 at Doha

Last year's winners

The International Somali Awards celebrates outstanding achievements across various categories, recognizing the incredible contributions made within the community to promote growth and progress.

See our past winners below.

Macalin Nuur​

Sports Person of the Year​

Ismail Ibrahim Warsame​

Outstanding Education Achievement​

Asad Hagio​

Arts and Entertainment​

Dr Mohamed Faisal

Outstanding Contribution to Community

Mariam Noor​

Innovative Award

Enza Home Somali​​

Business of the Year​

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