The Creative Vault Winners
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The Creative Vault Winners
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The Creative Vault Winners ✳︎ The Creative Vault Winners ✳︎
CELEBRATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN AND AFRO-DIASPORAN CREATIVES TURNING STORY INTO IMPACT.
After completing the Creative Vault journey — from identity to execution to opportunity — these creators rose to the top through vision, originality, and craft.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER 🥇
Vanessa Dos Santos
For: “The Atlas Project” (2026) →
A bold and fully realized submission that demonstrated exceptional storytelling, creative execution, and strong potential for long-term impact.
AWARD: $1,000 CREATIVE FELLOWSHIP
CATEGORY WINNERS
‘FROM TRUTH TO TRIBE’ WINNERS
Eleanor
Recognized for narrative clarity, originality, and emotional resonance.
Jaya Lijadu
Recognized for standout execution, platform fluency, and visual storytelling.
Reese Mann
Recognized for strategic thinking, compelling pitch, and scalable vision.
‘SHOOT YOUR SHOT’ WINNERS
‘CULTURE TO CURRENCY’ WINNERS
Eleanor
Recognized for narrative clarity, originality, and emotional resonance.
Jaya Lijadu
Recognized for standout execution, platform fluency, and visual storytelling.
Reese Mann
Recognized for strategic thinking, compelling pitch, and scalable vision.
Spotlight
The Atlast Project →
“Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”
Vanessa Dos Santos
2026 CREATIVE VAULT CHALLENGE WINNER
2025
New York
FINALISTS
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ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
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Cash awards + feature across ACC platforms
Grand Prizes
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Featured Creators
Selected participants will be highlighted and amplified across our network
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Community Recognition
Top submissions will be showcased as part of the Creative Vault ecosystem