Organisers of the CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa for 2025 have opened the portal for nominations, calling on interested parties to submit their entries on or before August 31.
A statement disclosed that nominations for the awards commenced on June 2. Entries will be received from about 15 African countries, an improvement from the previous year.
This expansion underscores a strong commitment to recognizing excellence and leadership across the continent, fostering collaboration, and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
It was stated that this year, nominations will come from Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Togo, South Africa, Angola, Zambia, Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt. They are expected to be submitted via www.thecioawards.ng.
CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa, now in its sixth edition, remains a prestigious platform to celebrate visionary leaders driving innovation, transformation, and impact across sectors through the strategic use of technology and enterprise leadership.
It has evolved into a truly pan-African initiative that honours outstanding Chief Information Officers, CTOs, CDOs, as well as other C-Suite Executives, and senior digital leaders who are shaping the future of their industries.
Nominations are now open across a wide range of sectors, including Education, Other Financial Institutions, Fintech, Media, Telecommunication, Technology Services, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Banking, Agriculture, Aviation, Public and Social Services, Energy and Health.
These categories reflect the diversity and dynamism of the African business landscape, and the Awards aim to celebrate leaders making a measurable impact in these fields.
All nominations will be reviewed by a distinguished jury comprising respected industry leaders and subject matter experts.
The awards process receives technical support from Deloitte Nigeria, while KPMG Nigeria serves as independent assurance partner, ensuring transparency, credibility, and alignment with global best practices.
Nominees will be evaluated based on innovation, leadership, impact, and strategic alignment with business goals.
Nominations are open to the public. Organizations, peers, and industry stakeholders are encouraged to submit nominations for professionals who exemplify exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a commitment to digital transformation within their organizations and sectors.
“This year’s expansion reflects our deep commitment to showcasing Africa’s finest in technology and enterprise leadership. We are building a pan-African stage to spotlight those shaping the continent’s digital future,” the chief executive of Edniesal Consulting and convener of CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa, Ms Abiola Laseinde, said.