The awards initiative forms part of TANGO’s mandate to strengthen and celebrate civil society, promote partnership and participation, and recognise excellence and integrity in public-interest work.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on 13 February 2026 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre.
The awards, being the second edition since 2012, are designed not only to celebrate achievement, but also to affirm national values of service, accountability, inclusion, and respect for human dignity, while inspiring others to uphold these principles.
“Across the country, civil society organizations, community groups, and individual leaders continue to make remarkable contributions, often under difficult circumstances to advance rights, empower communities, and strengthen democratic governance. These awards are TANGO’s way of acknowledging such efforts and reinforcing a culture of accountability, collaboration, and people-centred development,” said Mrs Ndey Sireng Bakurin, Executive Director TANGO.
Award Categories
The awards will be presented across a broad range of categories, reflecting key national and civic priorities, including: Outstanding NGO/CSO of the Year; Children’s Rights Champion Award; Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Champion Award; Disability Inclusion Champion Award; Youth Empowerment Champion Award; Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action Champion Award; Human Rights and Accountability Champion Award; Transparency and Anti-Corruption Champion Award; Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Champion Award; Transitional Justice Champion Award; Collaborative Excellence Champion Award; Agriculture and Food Security Champion Award; Ending-Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Champion Award; Community Development & Grassroots Impact Award; Youth-Led Organization of the Year Award; Women-Led Organization Champion of the Year Award; Democratic Governance & Civic Participation Champion Award and Social Service Delivery Champion Award.
Selection and Assessment Process
Nominees will be evaluated based on clearly defined, objective, and rights-based criteria, including demonstrable impact, ethical conduct, transparency, sustainability, inclusivity, and alignment with national development objectives, laws and international standards.
An independent selection panel comprising experienced professionals from civil society will oversee the assessment process to ensure fairness, credibility, and integrity.
Call for Nominations
TANGO invites individuals and civil society to submit nominations of deserving organisations across all award categories.
