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Nigeria Community Excellence Awards | Nominees/Winners Lists

Nominees/ Winners Lists

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

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.

Mr. HENRY MISHACK SOCHIMAOBI MMAKA.
ABAYOMI - AWOSEMO.
Mrs. AKINBOADE TAIWO OLUSEUN

NIGERIAN YOUNG TALENT OF THE YEAR

This 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.

Jr. MOROLAYO ROCK PHAKAMA OSHIN
Jr. OMOREGIE JOSHUA OGBORO
Jr. ELNATHAN YAMKELA EDEM WILLIAMS

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT

The 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.

Ms. ANNE - OBIAJUKU
Mr. JOHN ADEWALE AKINKUOWO
Mr. SIYANBOLA OLATAYO MUYIDEEN

OVERALL ACADEMICS EXCELLENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

The award honours extraordinary success in postgraduate academic study or research (Master's and Doctorate or Professorship) by a Nigerian in South Africa.

Mr. KELVIN ODAFE YORO
Dr. ONORIODE COLLINS POTOKRI
Mr. AWOSUSI - AYOTUNDE

OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN IN CREATIVE ARTS

This award honors a Nigerian Deejay, model, artist, sculptor, painter, fashion designer, Comedian, illustrator, photographer, or any other professional in the inventive and creative field.

OLUWAJENYO "JENYO" JOHNSON
OLATUNJI - SANUSI
ADERONBI ADEFUNSO ODUKOYA

BEST NIGERIAN ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

This 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.

PROMISE - EBUZEME
GODFREY - NWANEKAH
OLUFEMI BENJAMIN OLATUNJI

OVERALL BEST NIGERIAN MUSIC ARTIST

This 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.

ADETOLA AINA (aka - OLA SAX)
MICHAEL IDOWU (aka - MIKKY JAGGAZ)
JABAR AKINWUNMI TESLEEM (aka - T-SLEEK)

BEST COLLABORATION IN ENTERTAINMENT

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.

ALEX ADETOKUNBO GANSALLO
Dr. FRANK - ORJI
OWOLABI (AKA MR. CASH) AJELE

EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT AWARD

The 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.

St. NIGERIAN UNION GAUTENG WOMEN LEAGUE
NIGERIAN STUDENT SOCIETY UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
OLD MUTUAL

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & SUPPORT AWARD

This 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.

Mr. RICHARD MAKHOSONKE MKHALIPH
Mrs. MMATEMA - MOREMI
Mrs. NOZIPHO YVONNAH NDZUKULA NYATHI

OUTSTANDING NIGERIAN FEMALE ACHIEVEMENT

The 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.

CHINENYE ASSUMPTA NNAKENYI
ADETOLA - BAKINSON
Dr. FAITH - OCHAI-EJEH

OUTSTANDING NON-NIGERIAN PARTNER

This 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.

PLATINUM AWARD

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.

Kenneth Okechukwu Ozoemena

NIGERIAN DIPLOMATIC PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

The 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.

CHITURU - CHENDO
L C JINGINA
M MICHAEL AJOSE

EXCELLENCE AWARD IN LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

The 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.

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The 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.

NIGERIAN BUSINESS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

This 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.

REKIAT AIFEREOMOH OKPE
Mr. Babatunde Samuel Akinsola Mr Sam
Dr. FRANK - ORJI

INSPIRING CHANGE AWARD

The 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.

Ms. VANESSA VALERIE IFUNANYA OLACHI ALILY
SAMUEL EBUBECHI OKWUAGWU
Mr. WASIU OLALEKAN AFOLABI

EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Every 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.

Dr. Emeka - Ugwu