Ngaage Barisam
Early Grip High School, Port Harcourt
Young Person of the Year
The Class of 2026
The Nominees
Meet the institutions and individuals nominated for the 2026 awards. More categories will be announced as the jury completes its review.
Sophia Onajite Nakpodia
Vine International School, Port Harcourt
Young Person of the Year
Isabel Nkemakolam Dike
Early Grip High School , Port Harcourt
Young Person of the Year
Kemuel Moses
Obiye Academy, Port Harcourt
Young Person of the Year
Greenoak International School
Port Harcourt
School of the Year
Igbinedion Education Centre
Benin City
School of the Year
Vine International School
Port Harcourt
School of the Year
Cambridge International School
Warri
School of the Year
Charles Dale Memorial International School
Port Harcourt
School of the Year
Southern British High School
Calabar
School of the Year
Graceland International School
Port Harcourt
School of the Year
BlueRidge International School
Port Harcourt
School of the Year
Tower of Ivory Secondary School
Uyo
School of the Year
Best Breed International Academy
Yenagoa
School of the Year
Chokhmah International Academy
Port Harcourt
School of the Year
Early Grip High School
Port Harcourt
School of the Year
Revken Ogbunehu PhD, MNGRM, CBMP
Head of Station, The Mixx 88.7 FM, Uyo
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Ndume Green
CEO/Founder, Capital TV
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Billcosby Jones
On Air Presenter, Family Love FM
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Akinwande Mark
OAP, Inspiration FM 105.9, Uyo
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Chuks Cummings
OAP, Vibes 97.3 FM, Benin
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
DJ Smart Don
OAP, Wazobia FM, Port Harcourt
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Michael Egbeba
OAP, Kpoko 100.5 FM, Warri
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Duke Emmanuel
Head of Programs, HIT 95.9 FM, Calabar
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Mike Ekiye
Presenter, Royal 95.5 FM, Yenagoa
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Charles Opurum
Presenter, KU 92.7 FM, Benin
Media Personality of the Year (Male)
Denise Dennis-Worlu
Presenter, Nigeria Info 92.3 FM, Port Harcourt
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Theresa Onajite
Presenter, Kpokpo 100.5 FM, Warri
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Gloria Vitalis
Presenter, KU 92.7 FM, Benin
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Regina Omini
Presenter, Hit 95.9 FM
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Ify D Dark Pearl
Presenter, The Mixx 88.7 FM, Uyo
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Okiemute Ruth
Presenter, Rapid 90.7 FM, Port Harcourt
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Vanessa Richard-Bassey
Presenter, Sparkling 92.3 FM, Calabar
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Ruth Egbejule
Presenter, Peoples 93.1 FM, Yenagoa
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Umeh Obianuju Nicole
Presenter, Vibes 97.3 FM, Benin
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Rachel Davidwhyt
OAP, XL 106.9 FM, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Lady J
Wazobia FM
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Constance I. Iroele (Connie the AirLady)
Kids FM 101.7, Port Harcourt (Cool/Wazobia/NigInfo/Kids FM brand)
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Biola Festus Awodein
Correspondent, News Central TV
Media Personality of the Year (Female)
Globus Bank
Bank of the Year
TAJ Bank
Bank of the Year
Zenith Bank Plc
Bank of the Year
United Bank for Africa
UBA
Bank of the Year
Signature Bank
Bank of the Year
Stanbic IBTC Bank
Bank of the Year
First Bank of Nigeria
Bank of the Year
Access Bank
Access Holdings
Bank of the Year
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTCO)
Bank of the Year
Ecobank Nigeria
Bank of the Year
PocketApp
Online Bank of the Year
Kuda
Online Bank of the Year
Moniepoint
Online Bank of the Year
ALAT
Online Bank of the Year
PalmPay
Online Bank of the Year
PiggyVest
Online Bank of the Year
OPay
Online Bank of the Year
Rubies
Online Bank of the Year
V Bank
Online Bank of the Year
Paga
Online Bank of the Year
Sparkle
Online Bank of the Year
Dekky Jewelries and Accessories (Soft IG)
Brand of the Year
Callus Miller
Brand of the Year
Honitreatz
Brand of the Year
Scent by Perf Boss
Brand of the Year
Hairvencare
Brand of the Year
Blueprint Clothiers
Brand of the Year
Obluke Office and Home Equipment
Brand of the Year
Foodbank PH City
Brand of the Year
15onHerbert
Brand of the Year
Truckside
Brand of the Year
Tenaris
Company of the Year
TechnipFMC
Company of the Year
Sundry Foods
Company of the Year
Food Concepts
Company of the Year
AOS Orwell Limited
Company of the Year
Baker Hughes
Company of the Year
Evomec Global Services Limited
Company of the Year
APM Terminals
Company of the Year
Sigma Coatings Nigeria Limited
Company of the Year
Oilchem Group
Company of the Year
Bonjour Meals
Company of the Year
Giolee Global Resources Ltd.
Port Harcourt
Company of the Year
Salim Chidiac
Director, Hotel Presidential
Investor of the Year
Dr. Ory Martins
GMD, Boing Group
Investor of the Year
Yousef Eshack
Investor of the Year
Dr. Onyinye Queen Okpa
CEO, Denca Global Courier Services (DGC Express)
Investor of the Year
Barr. Azubuike Ihemeje
CEO, Portland Hotel and Resort
Investor of the Year
Chief Tony Chukwu
Founder and MD of Roudo Engineering
Investor of the Year
Mrs. Nina Jegede
Owner, Vine International School
Investor of the Year
Chief Lesi Maol
GMD and CEO of Giolee Global Resources Limited
Investor of the Year
Humphrey Onoriode Ogeili
Investor of the Year
Senator John Azuta-Mbata
President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
Investor of the Year
Onoriode Oborevwori
Sports Personality of the Year
Yusuf Ali
Sports Personality of the Year
Vincent Enyeama
Sports Personality of the Year
Bassey Akpan
Sports Personality of the Year
Edidiong Umoafia
Sports Personality of the Year
Hon. Mrs. Agnes Atsu
Sports Personality of the Year
Etta Lawrence Itanya
Sports Personality of the Year
Barr. Chris Green
Sports Personality of the Year
Stanley Eguma
Sports Personality of the Year
Finidi George
Sports Personality of the Year
Fred Newton
Edo State
Sports Personality of the Year
The Nation
Media Organization of the Year
Capital TV
Media Organization of the Year
Silverbird Communications
Media Organization of the Year
Love FM
Media Organization of the Year
TVC
Media Organization of the Year
Channels
Media Organization of the Year
Megalectrics Limited
Media Organization of the Year
Arise TV
Media Organization of the Year
AIM Group
Media Organization of the Year
Body Boost Fitness and Health Club
Gym of the Year
De Sculpture Gym
Gym of the Year
Charlie's Total Fitness Center
Gym of the Year
iFitness
Gym of the Year
BodyLab Fitness Center
Gym of the Year
Townplace Hotel and Apartment Gym
Gym of the Year
Go Wellness Resort
Gym of the Year
A La Bompa Gym and Fitness Center
Gym of the Year
Jasabi Fitness and Hotels
Gym of the Year
Active Lifestyles Wellness Concept
Gym of the Year
The 411 Lounge
Night Club of the Year
Maseraty by 65
Night Club of the Year
Casablanca Night Club and Bar
Night Club of the Year
SOK Lounge Night Club and Restaurant
Night Club of the Year
Orange Room
Night Club of the Year
Hobnob Lounge
Night Club of the Year
De Supreme Palace
Night Club of the Year
Playhouse
Night Club of the Year
Esco Bar
Night Club of the Year
G
Goldashe
All Star Club of the Year
MA
Masgulf All Stars FC
All Star Club of the Year
DA
D-Line All Stars
All Star Club of the Year
OA
Obio Akpor All Stars FC
All Star Club of the Year
UA
Unique All Stars Football Club
All Star Club of the Year
CA
Crystal All Stars
All Star Club of the Year
C
Cartel
All Star Club of the Year
C5
Club 58
All Star Club of the Year
U
Under45
All Star Club of the Year
L
Liverpool
All Star Club of the Year
AA
Amalgamated All Stars
All Star Club of the Year
OA
Okuru All Stars
All Star Club of the Year
Hotel Presidential
Hotel of the Year
Leonardo Spa Hotel and Suites
Hotel of the Year
Sparklyn Hotels & Suites
Hotel of the Year
Townplace Hotel & Apartments
Hotel of the Year
Heliconia Park Hotel
Hotel of the Year
Novotel
Hotel of the Year
Golden Tulip Hotel
Hotel of the Year
Destination Hotel
Hotel of the Year
Villa Toscana
Hotel of the Year
Swiss International Mabisel Hotel
Hotel of the Year
Ogeyi Place Hotel
Port Harcourt
Hotel of the Year
Garden City Hotel
Port Harcourt
Hotel of the Year
Asia Town Restaurant
Restaurant of the Year
Michael Garden Restaurant
Restaurant of the Year
The Redcoral Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant of the Year
Obiri Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant of the Year
Boomtown Restaurant & Coffee Shop
Restaurant of the Year
Eden Lounge & Restaurants
Restaurant of the Year
15 On Herbert
Restaurant of the Year
The Waterside Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant of the Year
Tilapia & Tinz African Signature Restaurant
Restaurant of the Year
Benedictas Cuisine
Restaurant of the Year
The Pelican Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant of the Year
Chef Edwards Food House
Restaurant of the Year
Eki Iyare
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Alex Oriaifo
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Port Harcourt in Pictures
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Thelma Lawson
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Hilary Maduba
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Anny Tushy
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Miss Hotspots
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Charles Newton
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Nwokorie Precious Ada
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Vincent Ebuka
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Jessica
Social Media Influencer of the Year
MC Dave
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Leo9 Asphalt and Construction Nigeria Limited
Construction Company of the Year
Hensek (Uyo)
Construction Company of the Year
Lubrik Construction Company (LCC)
Construction Company of the Year
Monier Construction Company (MCC)
Construction Company of the Year
Fisancol Transcontinental Services Ltd
Construction Company of the Year
Temamost Nig. Ltd.
Construction Company of the Year
Kabom Developers Calabar
Construction Company of the Year
Kenno Mena Limited (Warri)
Construction Company of the Year
Solidwall Construction LTD (Benin City)
Construction Company of the Year
Azikel Dredging And Construction (Yenagoa)
Construction Company of the Year
Professor Okechuku Onuchuku
Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Academic Don of the Year
Professor Augustine Ovuoronye Ikelegbe
Vice Chancellor, Western Delta University
Academic Don of the Year
Dr. Moses Saroh Neebee
Rector, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola
Academic Don of the Year
Professor Christopher Nyong Ekong
Vice Chancellor, University of Uyo
Academic Don of the Year
Professor Allen Aziba-Odumosi Agih
Vice Chancellor, Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma
Academic Don of the Year
Professor Offiong Efanga Offiong
Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar
Academic Don of the Year
Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi
Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University
Academic Don of the Year
Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN
Vice Chancellor, University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Academic Don of the Year
Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba
Vice Chancellor, Delta State University, Abraka
Academic Don of the Year
Professor Chike Princewill Rewhuamwhu Chike
Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
Academic Don of the Year
Ibom Tropicana Mall
Uyo
Shopping Mall of the Year
The Vineyard
Port Harcourt
Shopping Mall of the Year
Our Lady's Shopping Mall
Warri
Shopping Mall of the Year
Timeless Superstores
Port Harcourt
Shopping Mall of the Year
Delta Mall
Effurun
Shopping Mall of the Year
Calabar Mall
Calabar
Shopping Mall of the Year
Everyday Emporium
Port Harcourt
Shopping Mall of the Year
Port Harcourt Mall
Port Harcourt
Shopping Mall of the Year
Market Square
Benin
Shopping Mall of the Year
Market Square
Yenagoa
Shopping Mall of the Year
Livichun Supermarket
Port Harcourt
Shopping Mall of the Year
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
Rivers State University
Rivers State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Rivers State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola
Rivers State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
University of Uyo
Akwa Ibom State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
University of Calabar
Cross River State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
Western Delta University, Oghara
Delta State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
Delta State University, Abraka
Delta State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
Niger Delta University, Amassoma
Bayelsa State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
University of Benin
Edo State
Tertiary Institution of the Year
Total E&P Nigeria Limited
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Calaya Engineering Services Ltd
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
GCA Energy Ltd.
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
AOS Orwell Limited
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Stockgap Fuels Ltd Port Harcourt
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Newcross Exploration and Production Limited
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
The Oiltest Group
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Bell Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Seplat Energy
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Ltd
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Oando PLC
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Oilchem Group
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Aradel Energy
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas
Oil and Gas Company of the Year
Alpha Nobis Real Estate Limited
Real Estate Company of the Year
Tech City Real Estate Limited
Real Estate Company of the Year
Boing Luxury Estates
Real Estate Company of the Year
Win Realty Real Estate
Real Estate Company of the Year
Climax Property Real Estate
Real Estate Company of the Year
Longview Assets And Property Solutions Limited
Real Estate Company of the Year
Suncity Gardens Estate
Real Estate Company of the Year
Cove Real Estate and Construction
Real Estate Company of the Year
J-MINE Properties and Constructions Limited
Real Estate Company of the Year
Dolu Properties
Real Estate Company of the Year
Capital City Development Limited
Real Estate Company of the Year
Ulan Homes
Real Estate Company of the Year
Entero Homes Limited
Real Estate Company of the Year
Elimtop View Estate Company
Real Estate Company of the Year
Odibola Properties Limited
Real Estate Company of the Year
Mozav Homes Limited
Real Estate Company of the Year
Atedo Peterside, CON
Man of the Year
Dr. Peter Singabele
Man of the Year
Dr. Ory Martins
Man of the Year
Chief Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion
Man of the Year
Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi
Man of the Year
Akanimo Asuquo Udofia
Man of the Year
Igho Sanomi
Man of the Year
Tonye Patrick Cole
Man of the Year
Sir Israel Onwuanaku Egbunefu
Executive Chairman Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS)
Man of the Year
Aisha Yesufu
Woman of the Year
Professor Joy Ezeilo (OON)
Woman of the Year
Dr. Josephine Effah-Chukwuma
Woman of the Year
Monalisa Chinda
Woman of the Year
Real Warri Pikin (Anita Asuoha)
Woman of the Year
Hilda Dokubo
Woman of the Year
Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh
Woman of the Year
Dr. Patience Jonathan
Woman of the Year
Annkio Briggs
Woman of the Year
Mercy Chinwo
Woman of the Year
Nominees for the remaining categories are being finalised — browse all 25 categories