ETHIOPIAN DIASPORA EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Excellence.
Beyond borders.
Seven categories. One extraordinary legacy.
A celebration of the people moving us forward.
Our roots run deep.
Our impact reaches further.
Honoring achievement.
Celebrating meaningful impact.
SEBAT Ethiopian Diaspora Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding Ethiopians in the diaspora whose achievements, leadership, service, and contributions have made a meaningful impact.
Seven categories bring together business, culture, community, science, education, technology, and legacy. A shared recognition of excellence, rooted in Ethiopian identity and extending across borders.
Discover the seven categories ↓Seven ways
to leave a mark.
Seven pillars of Ethiopian excellence.
Scroll to unfold their stories.
Remarkable people.
Lasting influence.
Meet the nominees shaping the story of Ethiopian excellence.
A stage for
our excellence.
THE VENUEWalter E. Washington
Convention Center
THE EDITIONSeptember 11, 2026
Washington, DC
PRESENTED BYDJ Phatsu
SEBAT Awards
Presented as part of The Biggest Ethiopian New Year Celebration in DC.
Explore the 2026 nominees ↗