Nomination & Submission
Put Your Transformation Forward
Submit through the Applicant Portal once nominations open. Track your submission through every stage of secretariat, assurance and jury review.
Who Can Be Nominated
Government nominees
MDAs, local governments, statutory bodies and public enterprises delivering a verifiable digital service or transformation initiative.
Private sector nominees
Uganda-registered private companies, startups, BPO/ITES firms and development partners with operational, verifiable services.
Self-nomination welcome
As in 2019 and 2021, organisations may nominate themselves alongside third-party nominations.
Regional nominees
Nominees from all four regions submit through the same national portal. Regional winners are recognised at their region's showcase, with national honours at the Kololo finale.
Process Flow
Evaluation Criteria
Adapted from NITA-U's 2019 and 2021 framework, audited by Ernst & Young. Applied across both government and private sector nominees.
| Criterion | Weight | What is assessed |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen and User Impact | 20% | Documented reduction in cost, time, queues or paperwork for citizens or end users. Quantified and verifiable. |
| Measurable Evidence | 20% | Quantified outcomes: volumes, values, statistics, usage data; independently verified. |
| Innovation and Originality | 15% | Novel approach, creative design or first-of-kind implementation in Uganda. |
| Scalability and Sustainability | 15% | Capacity to grow, be replicated or maintained beyond current phase or project funding. |
| Governance, Security and Trust | 10% | Data protection, cybersecurity governance, business continuity, incident readiness. |
| National Policy Alignment | 10% | Alignment with National Digital Transformation Roadmap, NDP IV ATMS strategy and Vision 2040. |
| Inclusion and Accessibility | 10% | Reaches women, youth, rural communities, persons with disabilities or underserved groups. |
Ready to submit?
Create an account in the Applicant Portal to start a draft nomination, upload supporting evidence, and submit once the portal opens.