By Ayodeji Babatunde
Entries for the Nigerian Marketing Awards® 2026 opened on Saturday, 15 August and will close on Tuesday, 22 September ,2026.
The landmark fifth anniversary edition with the theme, “Reimagine Marketing,” will recognise outstanding strategy, creativity, innovation and measurable impact across Nigeria’s marketing industry.
Endorsed by ARCON, NIMN, AAAN, EXMAN, OAAN and NIPR; accredited by the UK-based Independent Awards Standards Council, the awards night will take place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at The Jewel Aeida, Lekki, Lagos.
According to the organisers, the theme reflects the rapidly changing marketing environment, driven by artificial intelligence, data, evolving consumer behaviour, emerging media channels, economic realities and growing expectations around corporate responsibility.
The awards therefore seeks to spotlight marketing initiatives that successfully combine creativity with business results, technological advancement with human insight, and brand growth with meaningful societal impact.
The 2026 NMA will feature several categories covering areas such as brands, campaigns, agencies, individual professionals, innovation, digital marketing, experiential marketing, sustainability and reputation management, among others.
As it enters its fifth year, the Nigerian Marketing Awards said it remains focused on strengthening professional standards while positioning marketing as an important contributor to business growth, consumer value, social development and national progress.
The Nigerian Marketing Awards was established to recognise excellence, creativity, innovation and measurable impact across the country’s marketing ecosystem. Its independent evaluation framework is designed to celebrate outstanding organisations, brands, agencies, campaigns and professionals while encouraging higher standards across the industry.
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