Theme: Driving Impact, Inspiring Change
Entries for the 2025 edition Nigerian Marketing Awards® will officially open on Thursday, August 15, 2025, and close on Monday, September 30, 2025.
Organizations and individuals submitting entries by Thursday, September 5, 2025, will enjoy an early bird discount of 15% on entry fees.
The Nigerian Marketing Awards® (NMA) 2025, the country’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in marketing, is set to take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the iconic Jewel Aeida, Lekki, Lagos.
Now in its fourth year, the Nigerian Marketing Awards® continues to recognize and reward outstanding performance, innovation, and impact across Nigeria’s dynamic marketing landscape. This year’s theme, “Driving Impact, Inspiring Change,” underscores the Awards’
mission to celebrate marketing that not only delivers measurable business results but also shapes culture, society, and the future of brands.
This year, the Awards introduce two new categories: Best Use of AI in Marketing and Best Spice Brand, reflecting the industry’s evolving priorities and consumer trends.
Categories Open for Entry:
1. Brand of the Year
2. Campaign of the Year
3. Best Rebrand of the Year
4. Brand Innovation of the Year
5. Excellence in Experiential Marketing
6. Digital Agency of the Year
7. PR Agency of the Year
8. Advertising Agency of the Year
9. Experiential Agency of the Year
10. Out-of-Home Agency of the Year
11. Financial Institution of the Year
12. Telecom Company of the Year
13. Best Use of Social Media
14. Best Alcoholic Brand of the Year
15. Best Non-Alcoholic Brand of the Year
16. Best Dairy Brand of the Year
17. Best Public Sector Marketing of the Year
18. Best Reputation Management of the Year
19. Best Social Responsibility Campaign of the Year
20. Best Influencer Marketing of the Year
21. Best Personal Care Brand of the Year
22. Best Use of Social Media in Food and Beverage
23. Best Food Delivery Marketing Campaign
24. Best Use of AI in Marketing (New)
25. Best Spice Brand (New)
26. Rising Star of Marketing
27. Marketing Student of the Year
28. Marketing Educator of the Year
29. Brand Manager of the Year
30. Marketing Journalist of the Year
31. Inspirational Marketing Leader of the Year
Speaking on the upcoming edition, the Awards Secretariat noted, “The Nigerian Marketing Awards® 2025 promises to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful. We are excited to spotlight the ideas, campaigns, and individuals pushing the boundaries of excellence in marketing across Nigeria.”