Chilky Media presents
Eminent Awards 2026
Celebrating Excellence, Encouraging Hard Work and Creativity
Awards Night · Saturday, 31 October 2026 · National Theatre
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About the Awards
Celebrating Excellence, EncouragingHard Work and Creativity
Presented by Chilky Media, the Eminent Awards is an annual celebration of the individuals, organisations and institutions whose work moves our nation forward.
From business and media to education, health, technology and the creative arts, we shine a light on achievers whose excellence, hard work and creativity inspire the people around them, and the generation coming after them.
This year we present the Eminent Awards 2026. This is one of the best years awards ever
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Excellence
Honouring outstanding achievement across every sector of society.
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Hard Work
Recognising the dedication and discipline behind every success story.
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Creativity
Celebrating the innovators and makers who see things differently.
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Integrity
Credible recognition built on transparency and merit.
Our Purpose
What drives us
The principles behind every nomination, every honouree and every awards night.
To recognize, honour, and celebrate outstanding individuals, organizations, and institutions whose exceptional achievements, innovation, leadership, and dedication contribute to national development and societal progress. Through credible recognition and a commitment to excellence, Eminent Awards seeks to inspire hard work, promote creativity, encourage professionalism, and motivate the next generation of leaders and change-makers to pursue greatness.
The Essence of Eminent
Behind every great achievement is a story of sacrifice, courage and relentless hard work.
The Eminent Awards exists to tell those stories, and to honour the people who write them.
If your work is moving society forward, this is your stage. This is your moment.
2026 Award Categories
The Categories
Recognising outstanding individuals, organisations and institutions across every sector of society.
Actress Of The Year
Afro Pop/Afro Beat Artiste Of The Year
Afro Pop/Afro Beat Song Of The Year
Agribusiness Of The Year
Album Of The Year
Amapiano Of The Year
Animal Farmer Of The Year
Animator Of The Year
Artiste Of The Year
Athlete Of The Year
Author Of The Year
Banker Of The Year
Barber Of The Year
Barbershop Of The Year
Blogger Of The Year
Brand Influencer/Social Media Influencer Of The Year
CEO Of The Year
Chef Of The Year
Club Of The Year
Collaboration Of The Year
Comedian Of The Year
Commercial Model Of The Year
Company Of The Year
Consultant Of The Year
Content Creator Of The Year
Dance Group Of The Year
Dancer Of The Year
Discovery Of The Year
DJ Of The Year
Doctor Of The Year
E-commerce Business Of The Year
Education Developmental Program Of The Year
Engineer Of The Year
Entrepreneur Of The Year
This is meant to showcase the most diligent and the most amazing people with the entrepreurship drive
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Event Of The Year
Female Entrepreneur Of The Year
Female Fashion Designer Of The Year
Female Model Of The Year
Female Radio Personality Of The Year
Female TV Personality Of The Year
Film Director Of The Year
Film Producer Of The Year
Fire Service Personnel Of The Year
Fitness Coach Of The Year
Fitness Model Of The Year
Footballer Of The Year
Foundation Of The Year
Gospel Artiste Of The Year
Gospel Song Of The Year
Graphic Designer Of The Year
Gym & Fitness Centre Of The Year
Hairstylist/Braider Of The Year
Highlife Artiste Of The Year
Highlife Song Of The Year
Hip-hop Artiste Of The Year
Hip-hop Song Of The Year
Hiplife Artiste Of The Year
Hiplife Song Of The Year
HSE Champion Of The Year
Immigration Officer Of The Year
Innovative Business Of The Year
Instrumentalist Of The Year
International Photographer Of The Year
Lawyer Of The Year
Lecturer Of The Year
Make-up Artist Of The Year
Male Entrepreneur Of The Year
Male Fashion Designer Of The Year
Male Model Of The Year
Male Radio Personality Of The Year
Male TV Personality Of The Year
MC Of The Year
Midwife Of The Year
Military Officer Of The Year
Miner Of The Year
Model Agency Of The Year
Most Promising Entrepreneur Of The Year
Music Group Of The Year
Music Producer Of The Year
Music Video Of The Year
Nurse Of The Year
Pharmacist Of The Year
Philanthropist Of The Year
Photographer Of The Year
Photo Retoucher Of The Year
Policeman/Woman Of The Year
Politician Of The Year
Prisons Officer Of The Year
Product Of The Year
Promising Actor Of The Year
Promising Actress Of The Year
Promising Blogger Of The Year
Promising Model Of The Year
Promising Photographer Of The Year
Promising Radio Personality Of The Year
Promising TV Personality Of The Year
Radio Producer Of The Year
Radio Program Of The Year
Rapper Of The Year
Our Legacy
Eminent Through the Years
Every edition tells a story of excellence. Browse all the award nights, then open one for the full details.
Nominations 2026
Nominate Yourself
Are you an individual, organisation or institution making an exceptional impact? Put yourself forward for the Eminent Awards 2026. Nominations run from 6 October to 22 October.
- 1Fill in your details, add a clear photo of yourself (300KB max) and choose the categories that fit your work.
- 2Tell us about your achievements and the impact you have made.
- 3Our board reviews every nomination and shortlists the nominees.
Nominations are closed
Nominations for Eminent Awards 2026 run from 6 October to 22 October.