Crowning Humanity 2026!
Celebrating leaders heroes changemakers visionaries shaping a better future for Ethiopia
Crowning Moment Countdown
Official Public Vote
VOTE YOUR
SOCIAL MEDIA
HUMANITARIAN HERO
Empowering Change-Makers in the Digital Age
Award Categories
01
Health Excellence
Advancing healthcare & life-saving impact.
02
Education for All
Breaking barriers to learning nationwide.
03
Women & Children
Empowering future generations.
04
Elderly Dignity
Respect and care for senior citizens.
05
Inclusion & Disability
Equal opportunities for all.
06
Environmental Stewardship
Protecting Ethiopia’s natural heritage.
07
Humanitarian Relief
Rapid response in crisis situations.
08
Rural Development
Empowering grassroots communities.
09
Refugee & IDP Support
Care for displaced communities.
10
Media for Humanity
Voices for justice & truth.
11
Global Healthcare
Excellence in specialized medical care.
12
Social Media Humanitarian
Voting Closed • Under Jury Evaluation
ConcludedPrestige Sponsors
CBE
Platinum Sponsor
Ethio Telecom
Platinum SponsorCBE
Platinum SponsorEthio Telecom
Platinum SponsorHumanitarian Sponsors
Mekedonia
Humanitarian Sponsor
Imagine 1 Day
Humanitarian SponsorEBC
Humanitarian Sponsor
Addis Development
Humanitarian Sponsor
ENAID
Humanitarian Sponsor
Nia Foundation
Humanitarian Sponsor
Red Cross Ethiopia
Humanitarian Sponsor
ASDEPO
Humanitarian Sponsor
Save the Children
Humanitarian Sponsor
Mary Joy Ethiopia
Humanitarian Sponsor
MSI Ethiopia
Humanitarian SponsorCitation of Honour
H.E. Zinash Tayachew
First Lady of Ethiopia
Prof. Belay Abegaz
Founder, CHFE
H.E. Adanech Abiebie
Mayor of Addis Ababa
H.E. Frehiwot Tamiru
CEO, Ethio Telecom
Embassy of Japan
Diplomatic Excellence
Inter-Religious Council
Peace & Unity Award
Dr. Estifanos Mengistu Gizaw
Founder of ELDoF & Crown of Humanity Awards
"Dr. Estifanos Mengistu Gizaw is a visionary leader, an accomplished executive, and a dedicated advocate for humanitarian excellence. With a distinguished career spanning high-level leadership roles in both government and private sectors, Dr. Estifanos has consistently demonstrated strategic foresight and organizational transformation."
"Beyond his professional administrative prowess, he is a prolific author who has published over four influential books, sharing profound insights on leadership, social values, and human development. As the Founder and CEO of Ethio Love in Donation Family (ELDoF) and the Crown of Humanity Awards, Dr. Estifanos is committed to institutionalizing compassion and celebrating those who make selfless contributions to society."