Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of our more frequently asked questions, organized by category:
General Information:
What are the African Community Service Awards about?
Are the ACSAs for only individuals or organizations based in the United States?
Are the ACSAs for only individuals or organizations based in the United States?
Since 2016, the African Community Service Awards have recognized individuals or groups for their outstanding service efforts within African communities.
Are the ACSAs for only individuals or organizations based in the United States?
Are the ACSAs for only individuals or organizations based in the United States?
Are the ACSAs for only individuals or organizations based in the United States?
No. Non-U.S. based individuals or groups are eligible for the ACSA.
When will the awards be received and presented?
Are the ACSAs for only individuals or organizations based in the United States?
Is there a fee for Parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
The next award ceremony will be on Aug. 31st, 2025 at the Hilton Alexandria Marks Center.
Is there a fee for Parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Is there a fee for Parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Is there a fee for Parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Yes, there is a fee required for parking at the event site.
Where do I pay for parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Is there a fee for Parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Where do I pay for parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Payment for parking for the event can be made on-site at the gate.
How much are the admission tickets to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Is there a fee for Parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Where do I pay for parking at the event site to attend ACSA and the After Party?
Admission tickets for each event may be purchased by visiting https://www.ticketor.com/Alln1
Do I need separate tickets to attend ACSA and the After Party?
I am having trouble printing my admission e-tickets via Ticketor. What should I do?
I am having trouble printing my admission e-tickets via Ticketor. What should I do?
Our general admission ticket covers both events.
I am having trouble printing my admission e-tickets via Ticketor. What should I do?
I am having trouble printing my admission e-tickets via Ticketor. What should I do?
I am having trouble printing my admission e-tickets via Ticketor. What should I do?
If you cannot print your e-tickets via Ticketor. You may take a screenshot of your e-tickets on your mobile device to present at the Check In for admission.
How can I support ACSA?
I am having trouble printing my admission e-tickets via Ticketor. What should I do?
Who should I contact with questions?
ACSA does not accept donations, but members of the public can support the organization and the event by becoming a sponsor or advertising their businesses.
Who should I contact with questions?
Who should I contact with questions?
Who should I contact with questions?
If you have any questions regarding the ACSAs, please contact 703-772-9399 or admin@africancommunityserviceawards.com
Nominations:
How are award recipients chosen?
Who may nominate and how do I submit a nomination?
Who may nominate and how do I submit a nomination?
Selections are based on a holistic review of each individual's/organization's community service efforts. Only the nominees that are selected become award recipients and will be notified.
Who may nominate and how do I submit a nomination?
Who may nominate and how do I submit a nomination?
Who may nominate and how do I submit a nomination?
Anyone may nominate, and all submissions are online. Nominations for the 2026 Awards will be taken through the form on the link below:
How many nominees can I submit?
Who may nominate and how do I submit a nomination?
How many nominees can I submit?
There is no limit to the number of nominations a person can submit.
What is the cost to nominate?
Can I re-nominate a previous award recipient?
How many nominees can I submit?
Nominations are free.
Do you accept self nominations?
Can I re-nominate a previous award recipient?
Can I re-nominate a previous award recipient?
Yes.
Can I re-nominate a previous award recipient?
Can I re-nominate a previous award recipient?
Can I re-nominate a previous award recipient?
No. Submitters are encouraged to nominate those that have not been recognized previously. Previous winners will not be considered for a second award.
Can a nominee be disqualified?
What is the deadline for the ACSA nominations?
What is the deadline for the ACSA nominations?
Yes; if a nominee is found not following the submission instructions, omitting key information and/or submitting inaccurate information, their nomination will no longer be considered and they will be disqualified.
What is the deadline for the ACSA nominations?
What is the deadline for the ACSA nominations?
What is the deadline for the ACSA nominations?
We stop accepting nominations for each year on December 31st for the following year's awards. For 2025 nominees, the deadline is 12/31/2025.
When will the selected nominees be notified?
What is the deadline for the ACSA nominations?
When will the selected nominees be notified?
ACSA will send email notifications only to the selected nominees in late winter of each year.
For Award Recipients:
I've been selected to receive an award. Do I need to attend the ACSA event?
Are individual award recipients required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Are individual award recipients required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Attendance is not required; however, we recommend that all recipients attend the event, as this will be an opportunity to be publicly recognized for impacting lives within your community. If you do not plan to attend, please notify an ACSA team member and appoint a substitute who will accept the award on your behalf. If you don’t appoint a substitute, an ACSA team member will accept the award on your behalf.
Are individual award recipients required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Are individual award recipients required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Are individual award recipients required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
No, all individual award recipients enter for free.
Are award recipients of a group or organization required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Are award recipients of a group or organization required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Are award recipients of a group or organization required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Yes. However, the person that will represent the group enters for free. Other group members will need to purchase tickets if they choose to attend the event.
Are family/guests of the award recipients required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Are award recipients of a group or organization required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Are award recipients of a group or organization required to purchase tickets to attend the event?
Yes, family/guests of award recipients are required to purchase tickets to attend the event.
For Businesses:
How can I advertise my business?
You can advertise your business in the ACSA brochure, an electronic brochure that will be made available to guests on the day of the awards ceremony and throughout the year until the next event. You can also set up a sales booth outside of the evet hall to showcase your products. Information regarding booth sales and brochure pricing will be made available closer to the award ceremony date.
Disclaimer: Photo/video notice
As a participant of ACSA, you agree to potentially have your likeness shown in our marketing and promotional material via photography or video.
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