Award Winners

We regularly recognize outstanding leaders who are at the helm of our exemplary partner organizations. Get to know them! 

Grassroots Champion Honorees

The Grassroots Champion award recognizes individuals with deep connections within their communities.

2026 awardees share a jubilant moment onstage with members of the Segal family.
The 2025 awardees at the celebration of African visionaries in New York City.

Angel for Africa Honorees

The Angel for Africa award acknowledges leaders who build partnerships and continually serve as a resource for others.

System Innovator Honorees

The System Innovator award honors organizations that have developed an innovative model. 

Martin Segal (center) poses with five 2024 award winners
The 2024 award winners pose with Martin Segal (center) and an SFF staff member.
The 2023 winners onstage at the awards gala in Kigali, Rwanda.

Rising Star Honorees

The Rising Star award highlights exceptionally dedicated leaders and their steep trajectory in growing their impact. 

Fighting for Fairness Honorees

The Fighting for Fairness award spotlights an organization that uses their platform to give voice and power to historically marginalized groups, in honor of our founder Barry Segal.