Background
Throughout history, a select few out-of-the box thinkers have challenged the normal and even fewer have managed to bring their ideas to life. But despite their very limited number, these crazy thinkers are responsible for the inventions that have changed the course of human existence, all the way from the discovery of fire to the recent more complex particle accelerator.
Like other parts of the world, Africa has had and still has many accomplished and upcoming members of this unique class. Divergent thinkers that have not been recognized, rewarded or nurtured as for the case of upcoming ones. Called the Ugandan Nobel Prize, the prestigious MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE is given in reward and recognition of outstanding local excellence in ideation and creation. All while shining a light on past worthy-mentioning innovators.
This medal is awarded annually to someone or a team that submits the best solution to that year’s specially chosen real-life related challenge (though currently we are keeping the challenges open). The award comes with multiple cash prizes and most importantly the opportunity to bring the winning idea to life through tested implementation by our experienced technical team
The Medal of Excellence award was started in 2022 by Innovation Consortium. The Medal Award is designed and crafted locally by us and a unique design identifier is attached to each year’s Award. This award is not limited to particular fields because creativity comes in many forms. And this was the inspiration for the medal logo which translates to “Summation of infinity’’.
Methodology
Influenced by societal challenges, the boundlessly experienced Innovation Consortium team chooses a different challenge every year and the best submitted solution to that challenge wins the Medal of Excellence Award for that specific year. Each of these challenges is aimed at inspiring simple yet practical out-of-the-box solutions to everyday challenges. Each year’s Award edition is themed after a local laudable innovator, achiever or inspirational figure, and is open to the general public without limitations on race, country, continent, age, gender, profession or background because we believe there is an innovator in each of us.
