About ACEA
Celebrating Africa's cycling excellence
The Africa Cycling Excellence Awards (ACEA) is a continental initiative dedicated to honouring the athletes, organisers, institutions and visionaries who elevate cycling across Africa. Rooted in dignity, transparency and legacy, ACEA recognises outstanding contributions to the sport, from grassroots development to elite performance, from technical innovation to governance leadership.
ACEA is an event of the Confederation of African Cycling, held each year with Kamz Global Events Group Limited, the official organising partner of the CAC.
Governance
An event of the CAC, organised by Kamz Global Events Group Limited
ACEA is an event of the CAC, the continental governing body for cycling in Africa.
The CAC has mandated Kamz Global Events Group Limited as the Organiser of ACEA for a four-year term, covering the 2025 to 2028 editions.
Our mission
ACEA exists to:
- Celebrate excellence in African cycling across all disciplines and categories
- Promote institutional integrity, fair recognition and inclusive representation
- Strengthen continental unity through sport diplomacy and cultural pride
- Document and preserve the legacy of African cycling for future generations
What we recognise
ACEA awards span multiple domains, including:
- Athlete performance and breakthrough achievements
- Event organisation and technical innovation
- Coaching, officiating and sport development
- Institutional leadership and governance
- Media, storytelling and cultural impact
Our values
Transparency
Clear criteria, open nominations and accountable selection.
Dignity
Respect for every contributor's role, effort and legacy.
Excellence
Continental standards rooted in global best practice.
Unity
Celebrating diversity while building shared continental pride.
Headquartered in Kigali
ACEA is headquartered in Kigali, a city at the heart of Africa's cycling renaissance. From here, the secretariat coordinates multi-year, multi-country engagement with federations, partners and communities across the continent.
ACEA is more than an awards platform; it is a legacy institution. Whether you are an athlete, organiser, sponsor or supporter, your voice and vision matter. Together, we shape the future of African cycling.