- I N T R O D U C T I O N
The Africa Construction Law (ACL) Awards recognise excellence, leadership, and impact across Africa’s construction law ecosystem. The ACL Awards celebrate individuals, projects, and initiatives that have made a material contribution to construction law, practice, project delivery, dispute resolution, policy, and professional development across the continent.
Nominations are invited from across Africa and beyond, reflecting the truly international and interdisciplinary nature of construction law and practice.
- How to Nominate?
- Who Can Be Nominated?
Unless otherwise stated for a specific category:
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Nominees may be based in Africa and / or have substantial experience in construction projects, disputes or advisory work on the continent
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Nominees may be individuals or organisations, depending on the category
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Self-nominations are permitted
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Nominees may come from legal or non-legal backgrounds
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ACL reserves the right to:
- Make no award in a category
- Reclassify nominations where it is justified
- C A T E G O R I E S
1. Rising Star in Construction Law
Purpose
Recognises a professional who has demonstrated exceptional promise, impact, and leadership potential within the construction law ecosystem.
Who Should Be Nominated
Judging Focus
2. Leading Legal Practitioner in Construction Law
Purpose
Recognises a senior-level lawyer demonstrating sustained excellence, leadership, and professional influence in construction law practice.
Who Should Be Nominated
- Practising construction lawyers (private practice, in-house, or advisory)
- A proven track record over multiple years
- Demonstrated significant impact on capacity building within the industry
- Africa-focused or Africa-impacting practice
Judging Focus
- Professional excellence and complexity of work
- Reputation and peer recognition
- Leadership within firm, teams, matters, or the wider profession
- Contribution to the development of construction law (practice and people)
3. Leading Expert in the Construction Ecosystem (Non-Legal)
Purpose
Recognises a non-legal professional whose expertise has materially shaped project outcomes, dispute resolution, or industry standards.
Who Should Be Nominated
Judging Focus
4. Project or Initiative of the Year
Purpose
Recognises a specific project, dispute, transaction, reform, or initiative representing outstanding achievement within the construction law ecosystem.
Eligibility Criteria
Judging Focus
Submission Guideline
- Submission must clearly show:
- What the problem was?
- What was done differently?
- What changed because of this project?
- Who benefited (industry, policy,
parties)?
5. Lifetime Achievement Award
Purpose
ACL’s highest honour, recognising a distinguished career marked by exceptional leadership, influence, and long-term contribution to construction law and practice in Africa.
Who Should Be Nominated
Kindly fill the form below to nominate
- Important Note
The African Construction Law Awards are not participation awards. Recognition is reserved for nominees who demonstrate exceptional merit and impact in line with the above criteria.