Vote to Connect the World!

Get ready to meet the innovators making global connectivity a reality at the 2025 Connecting the Unconnected Challenge Public Choice Award Kickoff! This is your exclusive chance to learn about the inspiring finalists—the brilliant minds developing real-world solutions to bridge the digital divide. The virtual event, happening on 7 October (IEEE Day) we introduced you to their groundbreaking projects, and now you get to cast your vote for your favorite to win the coveted Public Choice Award. More than just a showcase, this is a prime opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow enthusiasts, experts, and community leaders who share the drive to save the world by bringing internet access to everyone. Join us to support these life-changing initiatives and be part of the solution!

Learn more about the finalists by watching the on demand 2025 IEEE CTU Challenge Public Choice Kickoff event

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2025 Voting Closed – Final rankings

(Voting period 7 Oct 2025 to 1 Dec 2025)

Finalist	Likes
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Hossein Jamali	1918 – PUBLIC CHOICE AWARD WINNER
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Miftahol Arifin	1085
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Rajesh Kaul	1081
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Candy Muthoni	200
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Sai Prashanth Mallellu	199
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Oyuqui Pérez	139
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Sanjay Fernandes	124
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Wahyu Pamungkas	112
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Alfin Hikmaturokhman	80
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Norshahida Saba	76
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – David Light	59
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – GANAPATHY RAM B	54
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – John Mokaya	54
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Nicolás Tapia	50
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Jason Switzer	25
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Atik Santellan	20
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – ANKIT KUMAR PAL	19
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Christa Leith	19
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Lubna Dajani	8
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Aloknath De	6
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Ramy Samy	4
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Fatima Alvi (EOcean)	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Belivier Milemo	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Ayush Pandey	3
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Subhi Quraishi	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Elene Gachechiladze	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Olusegun Oladele-David	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Erin Ruttan	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Fatima Alvi (Kistpay)	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Anisha Hassan	2
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Coleen Chase	1
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Emmanuel Smith Kuleh	1
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Jabulani Vilakazi	1
2025 IEEE Challenge Finalist – Stephane Coillet-Matillon	1