NOMINATIONS
Nomination Criteria
Recognizing Excellence, Impact, and Innovation
Nominees for the CEOs Network Africa Awards must demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community impact. We are looking for people who have successfully led their organizations to new heights, driven sustainable practices, and made a significant contribution to the development of their respective industries.
To be eligible for nomination, candidates must be 35 years old or younger and have made notable contributions either in Nigeria or globally within the past year, with well-documented, publicly accessible achievements. However, for the Special Recognition category, there is no age limit.
The selection process evaluates each nominee based on their leadership achievements, innovation strategies, community involvement, and overall contribution to economic development. Our esteemed panel of judges will review all submissions to ensure we honor only the most deserving leaders.
Recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and leadership in the last three years.
Potential Recipients: CEOs, business founders, and innovative leaders from various sectors.
Honors individuals making groundbreaking advancements in technology.
Potential Recipients: Tech entrepreneurs, innovators in software/hardware development, and leaders in tech startups.
Recognizes excellence in the real estate industry.
Potential Recipients: Property developers, real estate investors, and urban planners.
Celebrates excellence in photography, videography, and digital content creation.
Potential Recipients: Photographers, videographers, filmmakers, and visual artists.
Honors individuals or organizations making a significant difference in the community.
Potential Recipients: Nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community activists.
Recognizes contributions to the beauty and fashion industries.
Potential Recipients: Fashion designers, beauty influencers, and makeup artists.
Honors exemplary leadership and commitment to improving governance.
Potential Recipients: Politicians, public policy advocates, and civil and public servants.
Celebrates contributions to music and entertainment industries.
Potential Recipients: Music executives, musicians, DJs, producers, and entertainers.
Recognizes contributions to promoting health and well-being.
Potential Recipients: Healthcare professionals, wellness advocates, and health/wellness organizations.
Recognizes an emerging company with exceptional growth and innovation.
Potential Recipients: Founders of startups showing rapid success and unique solutions in the last year.
Honors outstanding legal professionals with significant contributions. Potential Recipients: Lawyers recognized for landmark cases, community service and legal advocacy.
Recognizes excellence in hospitality and guest experiences.
Potential Recipients: Hotel and Airbnb executives/managers, restaurant owners, spa owners, and tourism professionals.
Celebrates significant digital impact through social media.
Potential Recipients: TV/radio hosts, influencers, and content creators with large followings, engagement, and impact.
Honors excellence and leadership in the finance sector.
Potential Recipients: Financial analysts, investment managers, and fintech innovators.
Celebrates talent in visual arts and contributors to the creative economy.
Potential Recipients: Artists, skit makers, creatives, and digital content creators.
Celebrates impactful contributions to agriculture through innovation, sustainability, and resilience, advancing food security and sustainable farming practices.
Potential Recipients: Agricultural entrepreneurs, farm innovators, agritech leaders, and sustainable farming advocates.
Honors exceptional women in leadership roles.
Potential Recipients: Female executives, activists, and community leaders.
Recognizes contributions to societal well-being through acts of generosity.
Potential Recipients: Philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, and humanitarian activists.
Honors those dedicated to guiding and empowering others.
Potential Recipients: Mentors, educators, and leaders in coaching roles.
Recognizes commitment to serving the community through public service.
Potential Recipients: Public officials, community organizers, and social advocates.
Honors men making significant contributions to society.
Potential Recipients: Community leaders, industry innovators, and role models.
Recognizes contributions to preserving cultural diversity.
Potential Recipients: Cultural activists, historians, and community organizers.
Honors individuals with transformative impacts in their industry.
Potential Recipients: Leaders recognized for their long-term influence and legacy in their field
Honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the arts and creative industries, inspiring innovation and setting benchmarks in creativity.
Potential Recipients: Visionary artists, Influential musicians, Filmmakers – Directors & writers, Cultural leaders, Entrepreneurs in the creative sector.
NOMINATIONS HAVE CLOSED
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