Welcome to the Celebrate Africa Awards 2021
The Ambassadors Africa team invite you to join us as we celebrate the unique culture and voices of Africa brought to life through storytelling. We welcome our African brothers and sisters to share their st...
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All stories submitted to the Celebrate Africa Awards will be judged by a panel of experienced ambassadors who have undergone specific training. The same sorts of folks who assist with the Wattys. So rest assured, your stories are in capable hands. There are five(5) elements to the judging rubric. Each element is rated on a sliding scale from excellent to poor depending on the execution:
Concept and Plot
Tone and Voice
Spelling and Grammar
Organization and Development
Writing Style
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Concept and Plot
The concept is fresh, compelling and unique
The ending brings the story to a remarkable conclusion
Hits all plot points for its category, connects with readers, and delivers a clear message
Tone and Voice
The narrative voice is compelling, strong and distinct, and significant character voices are well developed
Strong, vivid and emotive language throughout
Point of view is clear, powerful, and maintained throughout the story
Spelling and Grammar
Spelling, punctuation and grammar are correct throughout
Sufficient editing has been applied to the text
Organization and Development
Pacing is well-balanced, cliffhangers are placed appropriately, there are moments of tension offset by moments of relief, no major info dumping
Writing progresses through a beginning, middle and end, with creative and effective transitions
Characters are multi-dimensional, relatable and unforgettable
Writing Style
Writing is creative and showcases the author's talent. Concept, ideas and style are refreshing and imaginative
Dialogue is seamlessly mixed with narration, drives the plot without deviating from it, and remains true to the character
