Nominations Open for 2026 Awolowo Leadership Awards

The Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Foundation has announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 editions of the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Prize for Leadership and the newly introduced Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Sectoral Leadership Awards. Nominations for the Prize will be accepted from August 1 to October 31, 2026, while entries for the Sectoral Leadership Awards will close on September 30, 2026.

The awards aim to honor individuals whose leadership embodies integrity, vision, courage, and commitment to the common good, reflecting the ideals of Chief Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ, a prominent nationalist leader. The Sectoral Leadership Awards will recognize exemplary leadership in four categories: Public Service, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility, Educational Transformation, and People-Centred Advocacy.

The Foundation encourages nominations from qualified women to promote inclusive leadership. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional leadership with verifiable records of integrity and measurable societal impact, particularly in areas like education, healthcare, and poverty reduction.