Pinnacle Excellence Awards Africa 2026
Honouring Those
Who Inspire Greatness
Celebrating Excellence · Inspiring Impact · Honouring Greatness
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Fields Of Recognition
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From culture and creativity to business, leadership and impact across Africa. Pick a category to see who's in the running.
Accounting & Audit
Accountant of the Year
Accounting & Audit
Audit Professional of the Year
Accounting & Audit
Best Accounting Firm of the Year
Accounting & Audit
Best Forensic Accountant of the Year
Accounting & Audit
Best Internal Auditor of the Year
Accounting & Audit
Best Risk Management Professional
Accounting & Audit
Best Tax Consultant of the Year
Agriculture & Food Security
Agricultural Innovator of the Year
Agriculture & Food Security
Best Agribusiness of the Year
Agriculture & Food Security
Best Agricultural Technology/AgriTech
Agriculture & Food Security
Best Sustainable Farming Initiative
Agriculture & Food Security
Best Women Farmer of the Year
Agriculture & Food Security
Best Youth Farmer of the Year
Agriculture & Food Security
Farmer of the Year
Agriculture & Food Security
Food Security Champion of the Year
Artificial Intelligence & Tech
AI Innovator of the Year
Artificial Intelligence & Tech
Best African AI Leader
Artificial Intelligence & Tech
Best AI Application of the Year
Artificial Intelligence & Tech
Best AI Education/Training Program
Artificial Intelligence & Tech
Best AI for Social Good
Artificial Intelligence & Tech
Best AI Research/Development
Artificial Intelligence & Tech
Best AI Startup of the Year
Artificial Intelligence & Tech
Best Machine Learning Innovation
Business & Enterprise
Best Business Innovation of the Year
Business & Enterprise
Best Business Leader of the Year
Business & Enterprise
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative
Business & Enterprise
Best Small Business of the Year
Business & Enterprise
Best Social Enterprise of the Year
Business & Enterprise
Best Women-Led Business of the Year
Business & Enterprise
Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Under 30)
Business & Enterprise
Entrepreneur of the Year
Business & Enterprise
Fastest Growing Business of the Year
Business & Enterprise
Most Innovative Startup of the Year
Community & Humanity
Best African Community Leader
Community & Humanity
Best Community Health Program
Community & Humanity
Best Community Initiative of the Year
Community & Humanity
Best Community Service Project
Community & Humanity
Best Community Volunteer of the Year
Community & Humanity
Best Community Youth Program
Community & Humanity
Community Leader of the Year
Community & Humanity
Humanitarian of the Year
Dance & Performance
Best Afro Dance Artist of the Year
Dance & Performance
Best Contemporary Dancer of the Year
Dance & Performance
Best Dance Choreography for Film/TV
Dance & Performance
Best Dance Crew of the Year
Dance & Performance
Best Dance Instructor of the Year
Dance & Performance
Best Dance School/Studio of the Year
Dance & Performance
Best Dance Troupe of the Year
Dance & Performance
Best Street Dancer of the Year
Dance & Performance
Best Traditional Dancer of the Year
Dance & Performance
Choreographer of the Year
Dance & Performance
Inspirational Dancer of the Year
Digital & Social Media
Best African Digital Influencer
Digital & Social Media
Best Digital Campaign of the Year
Digital & Social Media
Best Digital Content Creator of the Year
Digital & Social Media
Best Digital Marketing Professional
Digital & Social Media
Best Instagram Creator of the Year
Digital & Social Media
Best Social Media Community Building
Digital & Social Media
Best TikTok Creator of the Year
Digital & Social Media
Best Viral Content of the Year
Digital & Social Media
Best YouTube Creator of the Year
Digital & Social Media
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Education & Academia
Best African Education Leader
Education & Academia
Best Digital Education Platform
Education & Academia
Best Educational Institution of the Year
Education & Academia
Best Education Technology Innovation
Education & Academia
Best Online Learning Platform
Education & Academia
Best Professor/Lecturer of the Year
Education & Academia
Best STEM Education Program
Education & Academia
Best Teacher of the Year
Education & Academia
Educator of the Year
Education & Academia
Fastest Growing School of the Year
Entrepreneurship
Best Digital Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneurship
Best Startup Founder of the Year
Entrepreneurship
Best Women's Empowerment Initiative
Entrepreneurship
Best Youth Empowerment Initiative
Entrepreneurship
Most Resilient Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneurship
Women in Business Award
Entrepreneurship
Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Under 30)
Environment & Sustainability
Best African Environmental Leader
Environment & Sustainability
Best Clean Energy Project
Environment & Sustainability
Best Climate Action Initiative
Environment & Sustainability
Best Conservation Project of the Year
Environment & Sustainability
Best Environmental Education Program
Environment & Sustainability
Best Environmental NGO/Organization
Environment & Sustainability
Best Environmental Technology
Environment & Sustainability
Best Green Business of the Year
Environment & Sustainability
Environmental Champion of the Year
Environment & Sustainability
Green Innovation Award of the Year
Environment & Sustainability
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Faith & Spirituality
Best African Faith Leader
Faith & Spirituality
Best Bible Teacher/Preacher of the Year
Faith & Spirituality
Best Church/Ministry of the Year
Faith & Spirituality
Best Community Outreach Ministry
Faith & Spirituality
Best Faith and Social Justice
Faith & Spirituality
Best Faith-Based Organization
Faith & Spirituality
Best Faith Media/Content Creator
Faith & Spirituality
Best Faith Podcast/Radio Program
Faith & Spirituality
Best Interfaith Initiative
Faith & Spirituality
Best Youth Ministry of the Year
Faith & Spirituality
Faith Leader of the Year
Faith & Spirituality
Most Impactful Faith-Based Online Community
Faith & Spirituality
Spiritual Impact Award of the Year
Fashion & Design
Best African Fashion Designer of the Year
Fashion & Design
Best Emerging Designer of the Year
Fashion & Design
Best Fashion Influencer of the Year
Fashion & Design
Best Fashion Model of the Year
Fashion & Design
Best Fashion Photographer of the Year
Fashion & Design
Best Hair Stylist of the Year
Fashion & Design
Best Makeup Artist of the Year
Fashion & Design
Best Sustainable Fashion Brand of the Year
Fashion & Design
Fashion Designer of the Year
Fashion & Design
Style Icon of the Year
Film & Television
Best Actor of the Year (Male)
Film & Television
Best Actress of the Year (Female)
Film & Television
Best Animated Film of the Year
Film & Television
Best Cinematographer of the Year
Film & Television
Best Costume Design in Film/TV
Film & Television
Best Director of the Year
Film & Television
Best Documentary of the Year
Film & Television
Best Film of the Year
Film & Television
Best Film Producer of the Year
Film & Television
Best Independent Film of the Year
Film & Television
Best Screenplay Writer of the Year
Film & Television
Best Short Film of the Year
Film & Television
Best Sound Design in Film/TV
Film & Television
Best TV Series of the Year
Film & Television
Best TV Show Host of the Year
Film & Television
Most Promising Filmmaker of the Year
Finance & Banking
Best Agricultural Finance Initiative
Finance & Banking
Best Bank of the Year
Finance & Banking
Best Financial Inclusion Initiative
Finance & Banking
Best Financial Institution of the Year
Finance & Banking
Best Financial Literacy Advocate
Finance & Banking
Best FinTech Innovation of the Year
Finance & Banking
Best Mobile Money Service of the Year
Finance & Banking
Best Wealth Manager of the Year
Finance & Banking
Economist of the Year
Finance & Banking
Financial Advisor of the Year
Healthcare & Wellness
Best African Healthcare Leader
Healthcare & Wellness
Best Community Health Program
Healthcare & Wellness
Best Doctor of the Year
Healthcare & Wellness
Best Healthcare Facility of the Year
Healthcare & Wellness
Best Healthcare Innovation of the Year
Healthcare & Wellness
Best Mental Health Initiative
Healthcare & Wellness
Best Nurse of the Year
Healthcare & Wellness
Best Telemedicine Initiative
Healthcare & Wellness
Healthcare Professional of the Year
Healthcare & Wellness
Wellness Advocate of the Year
Human Rights & Advocacy
Advocacy Champion of the Year
Human Rights & Advocacy
Best African Human Rights Leader
Human Rights & Advocacy
Best Children's Rights Advocacy
Human Rights & Advocacy
Best Disability Rights Advocacy
Human Rights & Advocacy
Best Human Rights Organization
Human Rights & Advocacy
Best Legal Advocacy of the Year
Human Rights & Advocacy
Best Women's Rights Advocacy
Human Rights & Advocacy
Human Rights Defender of the Year
Leadership & Public Service
Best African Political Leader
Leadership & Public Service
Best Community Development Officer
Leadership & Public Service
Best Crisis Management Leadership
Leadership & Public Service
Best Local Government Leader
Leadership & Public Service
Best Public Administrator of the Year
Leadership & Public Service
Best Public Policy Leader of the Year
Leadership & Public Service
Best Public Service Integrity Award
Leadership & Public Service
Leadership Impact Award of the Year
Leadership & Public Service
Public Service Excellence Award
Media & Journalism
Best Digital News Platform of the Year
Media & Journalism
Best Investigative Journalist of the Year
Media & Journalism
Best Media House/Broadcaster of the Year
Media & Journalism
Best Media Personality of the Year
Media & Journalism
Best News Anchor/Reporter of the Year
Media & Journalism
Best Podcast of the Year
Media & Journalism
Best Radio Personality of the Year
Media & Journalism
Best Talk Show Host of the Year
Media & Journalism
Content Creator of the Year
Media & Journalism
Journalist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best African Gospel Artist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Afrobeat Artist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Beats/Production of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Collaboration of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Composition/Lyrics of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best DJ of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Drummer of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Gospel Artist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Gospel Choir of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Guitarist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Keyboardist/Pianist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Live Performer of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Music Festival of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Music Video Director of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Music Video of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best New Artist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Praise & Worship Album of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best R&B/Soul Artist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Sound Engineer of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Traditional/Indigenous Artist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Vocalist of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Worship Leader of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Best Worship Song of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Most Inspirational Musician of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Music Producer of the Year
Music & Entertainment
Songwriter of the Year
Real Estate & Construction
Best Affordable Housing Initiative
Real Estate & Construction
Best Architectural Design of the Year
Real Estate & Construction
Best Construction Company of the Year
Real Estate & Construction
Best Green/Sustainable Building
Real Estate & Construction
Best Interior Designer of the Year
Real Estate & Construction
Best Real Estate Agent of the Year
Real Estate & Construction
Best Real Estate Technology/PropTech
Real Estate & Construction
Real Estate Developer of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Best African Sports Ambassador
Sports & Athletics
Best Athlete of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Best Basketball Player of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Best Esports Gamer of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Best Footballer of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Best Sports Administrator of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Best Sports Coach of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Rising Star in Sports of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Sports Personality of the Year
Sports & Athletics
Sports Team of the Year
Technology & Innovation
Best African Tech Leader
Technology & Innovation
Best Cybersecurity Professional
Technology & Innovation
Best Data Analyst/Scientist
Technology & Innovation
Best Mobile App of the Year
Technology & Innovation
Best Software Developer of the Year
Technology & Innovation
Best Tech for Good Initiative
Technology & Innovation
Best Technology Solution of the Year
Technology & Innovation
Best Tech Startup of the Year
Technology & Innovation
Digital Transformation Award
Technology & Innovation
Tech Innovator of the Year
Tourism & Hospitality
Best African Tourism Ambassador
Tourism & Hospitality
Best Cultural Tourism Experience
Tourism & Hospitality
Best Eco-Tourism Initiative
Tourism & Hospitality
Best Hotel/Resort of the Year
Tourism & Hospitality
Best Tourism Destination of the Year
Tourism & Hospitality
Hospitality Professional of the Year
Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism Excellence Award
Transport & Logistics
Best Last-Mile Delivery Service
Transport & Logistics
Best Logistics Sustainability Initiative
Transport & Logistics
Best Logistics Technology/Innovation
Transport & Logistics
Best Supply Chain Management of the Year
Transport & Logistics
Best Transportation Service of the Year
Transport & Logistics
Logistics Company of the Year
Transport & Logistics
Transport Innovator of the Year
Visual Arts & Culture
Best African Art Ambassador
Visual Arts & Culture
Best Art Exhibition of the Year
Visual Arts & Culture
Best Cultural Event of the Year
Visual Arts & Culture
Best Digital/Graphic Artist of the Year
Visual Arts & Culture
Best Illustration/Comic Artist
Visual Arts & Culture
Best Street Art/Urban Artist
Visual Arts & Culture
Best Traditional Artisan of the Year
Visual Arts & Culture
Cultural Ambassador of the Year
Visual Arts & Culture
Visual Artist of the Year
Youth & Empowerment
Best African Youth Leader
Youth & Empowerment
Best Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Youth & Empowerment
Best Youth Initiative of the Year
Youth & Empowerment
Best Youth Mentorship Program
Youth & Empowerment
Best Youth Social Impact Initiative
Youth & Empowerment
Most Promising Young Talent of the Year
Youth & Empowerment
Young Leader of the Year
Youth & Empowerment
Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year
Accounting & Audit
Accountant of the Year
Awarded to the best accountant.
The Academy
Recognition Deserves Standards.
Independent judging
Meet the people shaping the shortlist
The Process
How Pinnacle Excellence Decides
Official judging and voting methodology will be published closer to the ceremony.
01
Nominate
The public and the Academy submit nominations across all categories.
02
Screen
Every nomination is reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
03
Shortlist
The Academy narrows each category to a final shortlist.
04
Judge
Category judges evaluate shortlisted nominees against published criteria.
05
Public Vote
The public casts votes for their favourite nominees.
06
Crown
Winners are revealed live on the night.
Pinnacle Excellence Awards Africa 2026
The Night Of Recognition
One night. One stage. Every field of excellence, together in celebration.
Date
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Venue
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Hosts
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Dress Code
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Need Help?
Questions
FAQ
Official details will be announced by Pinnacle Excellence Awards Africa where not yet confirmed.
What are the Pinnacle Excellence Awards Africa?
Pinnacle Excellence Awards Africa is a digital awards platform celebrating excellence, talent and achievement across entertainment, creative, business, leadership, innovation and social impact across the African continent.
Who can be nominated?
Anyone whose work or achievement fits one of this year's published categories can be nominated by the public or the Academy.
How does voting work?
Each vote costs KSH 10, paid via M-Pesa at the point of voting. Once payment is confirmed, your vote is added to the nominee's tally for that category.
When is the ceremony?
The ceremony date will be announced by Pinnacle Excellence Awards Africa.
Pinnacle Excellence Awards Africa 2026
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