This set of awards is nine (9) in total and honors members of the Nigerian Community in Southern Africa who stand out and are flying the Nigerian flag positively. In these categories, individuals nominate themselves. Also, members of the community nominate individual Nigerians who they know. The awards in this category are:
This award honours an inspiring young Nigerian business leader between the ages of 18 and 40 who has developed and is operating a successful firm via devotion and passion, as well as exhibiting great entrepreneurial spirits, new ideas, and strategic directions.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThis category recognizes an outstanding young Nigerian, aged 8-21 years, who has achieved in any area of talent such as in sport, education, craft, arts, entertainment, etc., or has showcased excellent and significant contributions to the community with exceptional talent.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated ingenuity, teamwork, passion, and integrity while working with others in business and community service and has had a measurable impact on the community through their work or leadership.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe award honours extraordinary success in postgraduate academic study or research (Master's and Doctorate or Professorship) by a Nigerian in South Africa.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThis award honors a Nigerian Deejay, model, artist, sculptor, painter, fashion designer, Comedian, illustrator, photographer, or any other professional in the inventive and creative field.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThis award honors promoters and producers of Nigerian music, entertainment promotion, film production, acting, or a Nigerian in any sporting activity who achieved success or a great record in South Africa during the year under review.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThis category honours an outstanding Nigerian musical musician who has distinguished himself or herself by a successful song or album, a top-tier collaboration, song/album sales, and a good impact on individuals or the community through his or her musical career. This prize is accessible to all forms of music and genres.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe award celebrates the strength and outstanding achievement of an outstanding Nigerian woman in South Africa who stands out in what she does in any field in South Africa in the year under review.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThis award recognizes personal achievements by a Nigerian business professional who owns a legitimate, and duly registered business entity in South Africa. Someone whose business success and ethics contribute to the positive image of Nigeria in South Africa and who demonstrates outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business direction, and innovative ideas while inspiring a new generation of upcoming business leaders.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe Special Appreciation Award categories are four (4). This category is for South African individuals and organizations. The award is a way of showing appreciation to South Africans by the Nigerian Community. It encourages unity, social cohesion, and citizens to citizen interaction. The award categories are as follows:
The award recognizes a South African individual or group of individuals in the entertainment industry who collaborated with a Nigerian or group of Nigerians to produce hit music, or movie or jointly celebrate the culture, traditions, and arts of both countries.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe Excellence in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Award recognises the active involvement of an organization supporting the Nigerian community or a community project in South Africa or through its partnership with a Nigerian charitable, voluntary, or community organization that has a quantifiable positive effect on the community over the last year/s.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThis award recognizes a South African or Non-Nigerian Individual, Association, Organization, or Non-Profit Organization in any field of business or entertainment that has demonstrated excellence in supporting or celebrating a Nigerian, Nigerian Association, Nigerian NGO, or Nigeria as a community or country by showcasing and celebrating them on his/her/their platform so that their voices or their work can be showcased.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThis award category recognizes and honours a non-Nigerian individual based in South Africa married to a decent, honest, hardworking Nigerian. The non-Nigerian partner must be an achiever who stands out in their field and has shown tremendous support for their partner's success, the Nigerian culture, tradition, and way of life.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe Special Recognition Awards are six (6) in the category. The awards are dedicated to top Nigerian performers resident anywhere in the world. The award is the Nigerian Community’s way of recognizing top Nigerian achievers in Government, business, academics, entertainment and community service, or any other field. The recipients of these categories are solely determined and awarded by the Editorial Board of The Nigerian Voice Newspaper, South Africa. We welcome suggestions of nominees from members of the public.
This award recognizes an outstanding Nigerian top heavyweight achiever who has achieved in no small measure in any field of career and is flying the Nigerian flag high in Southern Africa. The recipient must be a resident of Southern Africa.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe award recognises an outstanding, honest, and hardworking Nigerian Diplomat in South Africa who has been diligent and compassionate to Nigeria and Nigerians in South Africa.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe award recognizes an inspiring, hardworking, and impactful Nigerian politician, a government official at the Federal, State, or Local Government level, or a Nigerian lawmaker who made a significant impact through their program or processes that have positively affected or impacted the lives of Nigerians at home or in the Diaspora.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe person who will win the Business Leader of the Year category will be a Nigerian individual who exemplifies outstanding leadership in business. The person should have achieved positive financial results, increased shareholder value, sound management, proven corporate governance, and demonstrated innovation, together with intangible qualities such as integrity and vision.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneThe Inspiring Change Award recognises a remarkable Nigerian achiever based in South Africa who, through unwavering hard work, determination, and dedication, has risen from humble beginnings to attain significant success. This individual has introduced an initiative that effectively supports individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Their actions uplift those around them and inspire countless others to believe in their potential to achieve, regardless of their circumstances.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneEvery year, The Nigerian Voice Newspaper in South Africa honours an individual with the most prestigious award for Excellence in Public Service for their innovative achievements that have resulted in more effective and responsive public administrations that have impacted members of the public.
Enter Yourself Enter SomeoneAfrica must unite. Importantly for Africa to unite and for its citizens to enjoy the benefits of the unity of Africa Nigeria and South Africa needs to unite not only at governmental levels but also at the level of citizen to citizen relationships that will give birth to partnership in business, education, entertainment, cultural activities, sports, arts, and relationships.
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