The Journey to the Scale Without Borders Award

The nomination portal opens to the public. Any individual or organisation can nominate a deserving company or founder across any of the six award categories. All submissions are treated with the highest confidentiality.

The nomination window closes. All submissions received after midnight (West Africa Time) on the closing date will not be considered. We strongly encourage early submission to allow for any follow-up questions.

The regional screening panel completes its review. The top nominees in each category are publicly announced as the 2026 shortlist. Shortlisted nominees are notified privately before the public announcement.

Shortlisted finalists participate in a structured interview with two members of the judging panel. These sessions allow finalists to provide additional context and evidence before the final scores are submitted.

The winners in all six categories are announced at the ISF Forum Gala Dinner at ICC Ibadan, Nigeria. Winners receive the Scale Without Borders Award trophy, a place in the permanent Hall of Fame, and the full weight of the ISF Forum platform behind their story.