Recognising the people shaping Africa’s excellence.

Iconic Awards Africa (ICAF) 2026 invites the public to nominate outstanding Africans, individuals, brands, organizations and professionals whose work, achievements and impact deserve recognition. The awards celebrate excellence across leadership, entrepreneurship, entertainment, media, creativity, education and other industries.

Nomination Process:

Select the appropriate award category, provide the nominee’s details (name/brand name, Instagram handle, email and WhatsApp contact) and briefly explain why the nominee deserves recognition.

Who Can Be Nominated:

Individuals, entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, public figures, businesses, brands and organizations operating in Africa or making meaningful contributions to African communities and industries may be nominated, subject to the requirements of each category.

Nomination Closing Date:

30 October 2026

Nomination Terms/Rules:

All information submitted must be accurate and verifiable.
A nominee must be entered under an appropriate category.
Multiple nominations for the same person do not automatically guarantee selection.
ICAF reserves the right to verify information and move a nominee to a more suitable category where necessary.
False, misleading or incomplete nominations may be disqualified.
Shortlisting and final selection will follow the official ICAF judging/voting procedure.