The Advertisers Association of Nigeria has called for entries for her 2026 edition of the prestigious ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence (Africa) scheduled to hold on the 28th of March 2026 at Shell Zenith Bank Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos

The heart of the ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence (Africa), according to ADVAN, is to acknowledge and reward marketing professionals that have made outstanding contributions to the profession.

According to ADVAN, the Awards is the most prestigious platform celebrating exceptional creativity, strategy, innovation, and impact in marketing and brand communication across Nigeria and beyond.

The association explained that entering for the awards affords the organization or brand the opportunity to celebrate outstanding marketing campaigns and brand successes; gain recognition from industry leaders and experts; strengthen your brand’s reputation and credibility; network with top marketers, agencies, and business leaders; and take home one of the most respected marketing honours in Africa.

“This year’s awards promises to have a truly global impact as our Judging Panel will include Global CMOs and Senior Marketing Professionals,” ADVAN stated.

The categories to be awarded this year are Campaign of the Year, Brand of the Year, New Brand/Brand Extension/Revitalization, Consumer Promotion; Digital & Social Media Marketing.

Other categories include CSR, Experiential Marketing, Innovation, Indigenous Brand of the Year, Public Relations/Corporate Communications Campaign of the Year and Public Sector Marketing.

People’s Brand, Outstanding Marketing Professional of the Year, Brand Manager of the Year, Future Leader of Marketing and Brand Journalist of the Year are among the awards.

The association requested marketers to create the right perception of their brands as leaders in marketing excellence through the various sponsorship and partnership opportunities for the event. It also advised marketers to involve their agencies to assist in the submission of entries to ensure they meet the deadline.

“Showcase your exceptional marketing campaigns and stand a chance to take home the coveted title of Brand of the Year or Campaign of the Year,” a statement from the association read.

The annual awards, which hits its 13th Edition, have evolved over the years in response to new developments in marketing theory and practice to reflect the growing appreciation of the critical role of marketing as the vital source of value creation for a business.

Through the awards, ADVAN promises to highlight the fundamental position marketing holds in business and wealth creation. Entries for the awards opened on January 19, 2026 and would close on February 27, 2026.