TEKI - Inspiring Generations through technology

About The Teki Awards

The Tekis is a prestigious digital award that is presented to recognize, honor and celebrate individuals, brands and organizations that practice digital excellence and use online technology for good. The awards honor the impact and influence of innovators, content creators and brands that align with global digital transformation excellence and best practices.
The Awards are motivated by the growth and penetration of the internet with more than 66% of the global population using internet, 69% have a mobile phone and 62% use social Media of end of 2023
The creator economy is estimated to be worth $104.2 billion and is expected to double by 2027. The industry has more than 207 million content creators worldwide
Teki has a robust Awarding process that include nomination, nominee selection by a panel of judges and the top five are then subjected to a public vote to determine the winner.
The nominee with the highest number of votes is announced as the winner at the award ceremony.

The emerging digital landscape has changed the consumer demographics with Gen Z making up about 30% of the world population which is expected to account for 27% of the workforce by 2025. approximately 98% of Gen Z have a smartphone with more than one-third of constituting social media influencers today.
In Kenya, Generation Z is the most populous representing 33.42% followed by millennials 22.05% of the total population.
The “The rising Star "has a robust process that discover, recognize and empower young and upcoming digital talent to prepare them for the global market place.
Content creators in learning institutions enter into a contest where the most influential personality is crowned as the “institutions Bigwig” for that Year. The Bigwig enjoy several benefits including brand influencing, upskilling and one year bragging rights.

Nomination	Shortlisting	Voting	Award Ceremony
Start 25th July 2024	Start 1st October 2024	Start 18th October 2024
End 30th September 2024	End 17th October 2024	End 13th October 2024	15th November 2024

Platform Categories	Content Creators Award	Best News Channel Awards
Best Use of Facebook Award	Best Food Creator Award	Online News Platform Award
Best use of X Award	Best Fashion Creator Award	Television Show Award
Best Use of LinkedIn Award	Best Lifestyle & Travel Creator Award	Print Media Award
Blog of the Year Award	Best Entertainment Creator Award	Radio Show Award
Best Use of TikTok Award	Best Health & wellness Creator Award	Podcast Award
Best use of Instagram Award	Best Fitness & Sports Award	Online Show Award
Best Use of Youtube Award	Media Personality of the Year Award
Podcast of the Year Award	Best Business Creator Award
Blog of the Year Award	Best Finance Creator Award
	Real Estate Creator Award
	Technology Creator Award
	Motor & Auto Creator Award
	Best Humanitarian Creator Award
	Governance Creator Award
	Responsible Digital Citizen Award
	Rising Star Award

Teki Awards competition recognizes brands, organizations and individuals within or doing business in the Kenyan territory
Teki Awards competition is open to all brands, corporations and individuals that have digital presence.
Teki Awards nomination is based on activities executed one year before the launch date of nominations process.
Nomination can be done by anyone or by self.
There is no limit to the number of categories one account can nominate
Ineligible entries will be disqualified.
Presentation of Award style and channel is at the discretion of Teki team
All nominated accounts, websites or apps must be live/active and accessible online.
The Judging Committee have the final word on the nominee shortlist
The Award winners are determined by a public vote where the nominee with highest number of votes is automatically declared winner.

Industry leadership: Stand out of industry peers through nomination
Brand recognition and publicity: far reaching and impactful publicity from award campaigns
Credibility and validation: Gain third party endorsement driven by judges, the public and award organizers which is good for potential customers.
Talent Pipeline: Award recognition attract the best talent interested in working with transformative organizations.
Employee morale: A nomination is an external validation of work well done by the team
Benchmarking: The award brings together the best of the best who share their experiences giving valuable insights to industry players
Stakeholders Impression: Strategic partners and investor positive impression
Retention: Improve customer retention through trust and loyalty
Bragging rights: Gain an advantage and USP over competition
Growth culture: You are able to strive and create an award-winning business

Lead generation: Sponsor set up opt-in leads in nomination and voting pages
Product Activation: Sponsor identify a lead product that will be activated throughout the campaign.
Brand Engagement: The brand is activated in all our channels and nominees campaign assets
Industry Leadership: An opportunity to engage and lead in industry transformation
Thought Leadership: Sponsor Executive to share on industry trends.
Peer Collaboration: Opportunity to identify and engage complimentary brands
New Connections: The Awards are an opportunity to meet industry players.
GenZ Connection:Gain access to GenZ in institutions of higher learning