IBMN holds West Africa Brands Excellence, CEOs Awards 2026

The Institute of Brand Management of Nigeria (IBMN), an institute designed to promote branding excellence and professional brand management in West Africa, is set to hold the 15th edition of the West Africa Brands Excellence Awards and West Africa Brands CEOs Awards 2026 on 27 February 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.The Event aims to identify and reward organisations and CEOs who have successfully embedded branding policies and culture into their corporate strategies, in both private, public, or non-profit sectors. The Awards highlight the importance of strategic brand management in driving business growth, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of excellence across West Africa.The West Africa Brands Excellence Awards is designed to celebrate organisations, brands, and initiatives that demonstrate a strong commitment to branding culture, strategic brand management, and innovation, highlighting how effective brand practices can drive business growth and excellence across West Africa.While the West Africa Brands CEOs Awards 2026 specifically recognise chief executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and investment in brand building, corporate visibility, and organisational reputation. This segment encourages executives to maintain strategic branding practices that enhance long-term business value and set leadership benchmarks.The event is powered by the Institute of Brand Management of Nigeria (IBMN) is a professional membership body for brand management experts. IBMN has been driving the development of brand professionals in Nigeria, helping executives and organisations improve performance through knowledge, education, and professional development. The Institute has impacted the industry through seminars, conferences, events, and specialized programs.