Award Category · SSMEA 2026
Sports Personality of the Year
Celebrating the athlete or sports figure whose performance and sportsmanship brought pride to the region.
Nominations in Progress
Nominees Being Finalized
The jury is completing its review for this category. The official nomination list will be announced here — follow the newsroom for the reveal.
Follow AnnouncementsEligibility & Criteria
Full eligibility criteria for this category are being finalised by the SSMEA jury and will be published ahead of the voting window. In general, nominees must be based in — or have made their defining impact within — the South South region of Nigeria during the 2026 award year.
One vote per category per day once voting opens
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