Categories
200 award categories
Explore 200 awards across 16 clusters, from Grand Honours to sector, community and people’s choice awards.
Nominations opening soonGrand Honours (flagship awards)
001–010Africa Impact Personality of the Year
EIAA Icon of Excellence Award
Pan-African Unity Award
Africa Visionary Leader of the Year
Most Impactful Organisation of the Year
Diaspora Excellence Award
EnnyCOE Founder's Award for Excellence
Africa Rising Star of the Year
People’s ChoiceLegacy & Heritage Honour (Posthumous)
Leadership, Governance & Public Service
011–024Governance & Policy Excellence Award
Outstanding Public Servant of the Year
Transformational Local Government Leader
Integrity & Anti-Corruption Champion
Peace & Reconciliation Award
Diplomatic Excellence Award
Rule of Law & Access to Justice Award
Public Sector Innovation Award
Security & Public Safety Excellence Award
Human Rights Defender Award
CEO of the Year
Servant Leadership Award
Parliamentary Excellence Award
Institutional Excellence Award
Business & Entrepreneurship
025–040Entrepreneur of the Year
Young Entrepreneur Award
SME of the Year
Startup of the Year
People’s ChoiceFamily Business Excellence Award
Made in Africa Product of the Year
People’s ChoiceManufacturing Excellence Award
Best Employer of the Year
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Excellence Award
Customer Service Excellence Award
People’s ChoiceAfrica Trade & Export Champion
Social Enterprise of the Year
Brand of the Year
People’s ChoiceReal Estate & Construction Excellence Award
Logistics & Transport Excellence Award
Informal Sector Hero Award
Banking, Finance & Investment
041–050Bank of the Year
Financial Inclusion Champion
Microfinance Institution of the Year
Insurance Company of the Year
Impact Investor of the Year
Mobile Money & Digital Payments Award
SACCO & Cooperative Excellence Award
Islamic Finance Excellence Award
Financial Literacy Champion
Capital Markets Excellence Award
Innovation, Technology & Digital Transformation
051–066Innovation & Technology Award
Tech Innovator of the Year
Fintech Innovation of the Year
Artificial Intelligence for Good Award
Telecommunications Company of the Year
Digital Transformation Leader
Women in Tech Award
Cybersecurity Excellence Award
Mobile App of the Year
People’s ChoiceTech Hub & Incubator of the Year
E-Commerce Platform of the Year
People’s ChoiceHealthTech Innovation Award
EdTech Innovation Award
AgriTech Innovation Award
Grassroots Innovator Award
Digital Inclusion Award
Education, Research & Skills
067–078Exceptional Educator Award
Teacher of the Year
People’s ChoiceRural Teacher Hero Award
School of the Year
Higher Learning Institution of the Year
Researcher of the Year
Vocational & Technical Training (TVET) Excellence Award
Early Childhood Education Champion
Inclusive & Special Needs Education Award
STEM Education Champion
Adult & Lifelong Learning Award
Education Philanthropy & Scholarship Award
Health & Wellbeing
079–090Healthcare Advancement Award
Doctor of the Year
Nurse & Midwife of the Year
People’s ChoiceCommunity Health Worker Hero
Hospital of the Year
Mental Health Advocacy Award
Maternal & Child Health Champion
Public Health Impact Award
Pharmaceutical Excellence Award
Health Researcher of the Year
Medical Outreach Award
Nutrition & Wellness Champion
Agriculture, Food Security & Agribusiness
091–102Agricultural Excellence Award
Farmer of the Year
People’s ChoiceYoung Farmer of the Year
Woman Farmer of the Year
Agribusiness of the Year
Agro-Processing Excellence Award
Livestock & Dairy Excellence Award
Fisheries & Blue Economy Award
Food Security Champion
Agricultural Cooperative of the Year
Horticulture & Export Crops Award
Agricultural Extension Officer of the Year
Environment, Climate & Energy
103–114Climate Action Champion
Environmental Conservation Award
Renewable Energy Excellence Award
Green Business of the Year
Clean Cooking Champion
Water & Sanitation Excellence Award
Waste Management & Recycling Award
Wildlife Conservation Award
Reforestation & Tree Planting Champion
Young Environmental Activist Award
Responsible Mining & Extractives Award
Sustainable Cities & Green Building Award
Women Empowerment & Gender Equality
115–126Woman of Excellence of the Year
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
Women in Leadership Award
Women in STEM Award
Women Empowerment Organisation of the Year
Male Champion for Gender Equality
Girl Child Education Champion
Ending Gender-Based Violence Award
Inspirational Mother of the Year
People’s ChoiceWomen in Media Award
Women in Finance Award
Rising Woman Professional Award
Youth & Next Generation
127–138Youth Leadership Award
Young Achiever of the Year
People’s ChoiceStudent Leader of the Year
Young Innovator Award
Youth Changemaker Award
Young Professional of the Year
Youth-Led Organisation of the Year
Young Creative of the Year
Exceptional Young Talent Award
Youth Employment Champion
Mentorship Excellence Award
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Creative Arts, Culture & Entertainment
139–154Creative Arts Award
Literary Excellence Award
Music and Performance Award
Music Artist of the Year
People’s ChoiceSong of the Year
People’s ChoiceGospel Artist of the Year
People’s ChoiceFilm of the Year
Actor & Actress of the Year
People’s ChoiceComedian of the Year
People’s ChoiceFashion Designer of the Year
Visual Artist of the Year
Cultural Heritage Preservation Award
Traditional Music & Dance Group of the Year
Poet & Spoken Word Artist of the Year
Events & Entertainment Company of the Year
Music Producer of the Year
Media, Communication & Digital Influence
155–166Media for Change Award
Journalist of the Year
Investigative Journalism Award
TV Station of the Year
People’s ChoiceRadio Station of the Year
People’s ChoiceBroadcast Presenter of the Year
People’s ChoiceDigital Influencer of the Year
People’s ChoiceContent Creator of the Year
People’s ChoicePodcast of the Year
PR & Communications Excellence Award
Advertising Campaign of the Year
Photographer of the Year
Sports & Fitness
167–176Sports Achievement Award
Sportsman of the Year
People’s ChoiceSportswoman of the Year
People’s ChoiceCoach of the Year
Team of the Year
People’s ChoicePara-Athlete of the Year
Grassroots Sports Development Champion
Emerging Sports Talent Award
Sports Administrator of the Year
Fitness & Wellness Champion
Humanitarian, Faith & Community Impact
177–190Humanitarian Impact Award
Spiritual Leadership Award
Community Volunteer Award
Philanthropist of the Year
NGO of the Year
Community-Based Organisation of the Year
Disability Inclusion Champion
Faith-Based Organisation of Impact
Interfaith Harmony Award
Child Welfare Champion
Elderly Care Champion
Refugee & Displaced Persons Support Award
Disaster Response & Relief Award
Unsung Hero Award
People’s ChoiceTourism, Hospitality & Lifestyle
191–200Tourism Destination of the Year
People’s ChoiceHotel of the Year
People’s ChoiceTour Operator of the Year
Restaurant of the Year
People’s ChoiceChef of the Year
Eco-Tourism Excellence Award
Event Venue of the Year
Beauty & Wellness Brand of the Year
People’s ChoiceTravel & Aviation Excellence Award
Cultural Tourism Champion
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