The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) has opened nominations for the eighth edition of the TIBA Excellence Awards 2026. The awards, themed: ‘Positioning for influence, leadership and business growth,’ is scheduled for November 14 at The Zone, Gbagada.
Since its inception, TIBA has recognised more than 800 outstanding leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs and organisations, providing a platform that brings together influential voices from across different sectors.
This year’s edition features 25 categories spanning entrepreneurship, leadership, personal branding, business, arts, academic research, media, public relations, technology, healthcare, finance, law, sales and marketing, among others.
Highlighted categories include Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year, Outstanding CEO/Founder of the Year, Social Impact Award of the Year, Edu-Influencer of the Year, Top 10 Exceptional Professionals in Media and Public Relations, Leadership Award of the Year, Outstanding Corporate Brand of the Year, Outstanding Researcher of the Year, Research Innovation and Impact Award of the Year, as well as awards recognising excellence in Branding and Communication, Finance, HR, Law, Sales and Marketing, Technology, Healthcare and Public Service.
Emphasising the importance of recognising those who drive excellence across the continent, Founder,
The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA), Mrs. Adeola Osideko, stated that, ‘The people and organisations shaping Africa’s future are not always the loudest in the room. Sometimes, their impact is seen in the businesses they build, the people they influence, the problems they solve and the standards they set in their industries. The TIBA Awards are about identifying those stories, giving them the recognition they deserve and creating a platform that encourages others to aspire to excellence.’
TIBA Awards and Conference is an annual platform dedicated to recognising excellence and creating opportunities for conversations around leadership, influence and business growth. Individuals, organisations, professional networks and members of the public are invited to nominate deserving candidates who have demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, innovation or impact in their respective fields.
Nominations for this year’s edition are open until August 31, 2026. Interested individuals can submit their nominations via: