The 2025 African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) Presentation Ceremony will be held on 9 July 2025 at the House of Lords, UK — spotlighting the continent’s most impactful business and policy leaders.
LONDON, United Kingdom – May 8, 2025
The African Leadership Magazine (ALM) is delighted to announce the opening of nominations for the 2025 edition of the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA)—its flagship recognition platform that has become the continent’s gold standard for celebrating bold leadership, corporate excellence, and transformational public service—with the call for nominations open from 8–17 May 2025. The 2025 edition of the African Business Leadership Awards ceremony will be held as the flagship highlight of the Africa Summit London 2025, hosted from 9–10 July at the House of Lords, London, UK.
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The call for nominations marks the first stage of a rigorous four-step, points-based selection process for the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA). Following the nomination phase, the editorial board conducts an initial review to shortlist the most qualified candidates. This is followed by a public voting period, which allows stakeholders and the wider community to have their say in the selection process. Finally, the editorial board undertakes a comprehensive evaluation of the voting results and supporting evidence to determine the official winners, ensuring a transparent, merit-based outcome that reflects both public sentiment and demonstrated impact.
The African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) is the continent’s premier platform for recognising exceptional corporate practices, impact-driven leadership, and transformative contributions to Africa’s evolving business and economic ecosystem. In alignment with African Leadership Magazine’s unwavering commitment to amplifying Africa’s underreported success stories often overlooked by mainstream global media, the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) celebrates trailblazing policymakers, captains of industry, influential CEOs, forward-thinking institutions, and resilient brands that set benchmarks in corporate governance, strategic innovation, and sustainable development.
Nominations are open to individuals and organisations across Africa and the diaspora—from business leaders and reform-driven public officials to global champions of African prosperity. Submissions may be made by third parties or as self-nominations.
How to Nominate:
Submit the nominee’s full name, category, and supporting information via:
• Email: info@africanleadership.co.uk
• Social Media: Using hashtag #ALMABLA2025
African Business Leadership Awards – Categories & Entry Eligibility
1) African Business Leader of the Year: Open to African business leaders whose leadership has delivered exceptional results locally and globally.
2) African Female Business Leader of the Year: Open to outstanding female executives leading transformational business growth in Africa.
3) African Regulator of the Year: Open to government regulatory agencies demonstrating policy innovation and positive economic impact.
4) Business-Friendly Governor of the Year: Open to state or regional governors driving investment and enabling a business-friendly climate.
5) African Finance Minister of the Year: Open to finance ministers whose fiscal leadership has enhanced national economic performance.
6) Trade & Investment Promotion Agency of the Year: Open to national or sub-national agencies and SEZs championing FDI and trade development.
7) Central Bank Governor of the Year: Open to central bank governors who have led successful monetary and financial stability efforts.
8) Trade & Investment Minister of the Year: Open to ministers facilitating export growth, investment attraction, and trade expansion.
9) African CEO of the Year: Open to CEOs driving strategic growth, brand building, and pan-African impact.
10) Young Business Leader of the Year: Open to African entrepreneurs or executives aged 40 or below with proven success and innovation.
11) Africa CSR & Community Development Impact Award: Open to businesses with impactful CSR initiatives in health, education, environment, or community development.
12) African Brand of the Year: Open to African-owned brands with a strong identity, loyal customer base, and consistent market presence.
13) African Company of the Year (Banking, Telecoms, Aviation, Manufacturing, etc.): Open to companies excelling in innovation, customer service, and societal contribution within their sectors.
14) Industry Personality of the Year (ICT, Banking, Retail, etc.): Open to influential individuals shaping their industries through innovation and leadership.
15) Africa Business Integrity Leader Award: Open to organisations with a proven record of ethical business practices and regulatory compliance.
16) African Tech & Digital Economy Leader of the Year: Open to individuals or institutions advancing Africa’s digital transformation through innovation, technology integration, and inclusive digital policy.
17) Lifetime Achievement Award: Open to distinguished business leaders whose decades of work have transformed Africa’s economic landscape.
About African Leadership Magazine
The African Leadership Magazine is the flagship publication of the African Leadership Organisation (UK) Limited. For the past 16 years, the organisation has been dedicated to promoting impactful leadership in Africa and showcasing African opportunities globally. Through its various initiatives, including quality Afro-positive content, trade facilitation, market entry solutions, business networking platforms, and public sector training and consulting, the African Leadership Magazine plays a vital role in driving positive change and development across the continent.
CONTACT:
The African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) Selection Committee
African Leadership Organisation
3rd Floor, The News Building,
3 London Bridge Street,
London SE1 9SG United Kingdom
Email: info@africanleadership.co.uk
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