SLIMO International Awards is an initiative taken by the SLIMO board to recognise Sierra Leoneans all around the world in different fields of endeavour. The awards will be given annually to recipients nominated by the Sierra Leone public in and out of the country. The SLIMO board will review the nominations and vote on the final recipients. Recognition will be given to the following fields of endeavour. Medicine , Law, Business, Journalism, Politics, Media and Arts, Gender Affairs, Sports, Community Development, Social Services etc.