# Africa Illustrious Award

Africa Illustrious Award is presented both annually and quarterly to recognize Africans who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, business, academia, education, agriculture, among others.

## History

The first edition of Africa Illustrious Award was held on 16 December 2020 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The award is organized by My Media Africa.

## Awards

The award is an annual and quarterly event. The annual event recognizes individuals who have excelled in leadership, philanthropy, community development, arts, culture and business, while the quarterly event recognizes individuals who have made contributions in service industries and academia.

## 2020 recipients

The 2020 Africa Illustrious Award took place on 16 December 2020 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. It has thirty-five categories.
| Category | Recipients |
| African Peace Ambassador of all Time | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Children's Right and Child Protection Advocate of the Year | Abiye Tam-George |
| Media Personality of the Year | Bisi Olatilo |
| Bank of the Year | Guaranty Trust Bank |
| Brand of the Year | New Crystal Communication |
| African Philanthropist of the Year | Allen Onyema |
| Businesswoman of the Year | Ehi Ogbebor |
| Nigeria Educationist of all Time | Jibril Aminu |
| Minister of the Year | Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah |
| Senator of the Year | Uche Ekwunife |
| Best Governor of the Year | Babagana Umara Zulum |
| Industrialist of the Year | Innocent Chukwuma |
| Female Philanthropist of the Year | Nkoli Imoh |
| Award for Services to the Nation and Philanthropic Contributions to Humanity | Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi |
| The Most Vocal Legislator of the Year | Abinye Blessing Pepple |
| Sports Administrator of the Year | Aisha Falode |
| Award for an Outstanding Leadership in the Financial Sector | Sam Okojere |
| Special Recognition for Dedicated service to the Nation | Aderemi Adeoye |
| Executive Coach and Leadership Development Trainer of the Year | Patricia Omoqui |
| Legislator of the Year | Aniekan Umanah |
| Most Innovative Startup of the Year | Twiga Foods Kenya |
| Role Model Entrepreneur of the Year | Kevin Okyere |
| Microfinance Bank of the Year | Chevron Employee Microfinance Bank |
| Award in Education Development for Africa | Prince Abiodun Agbaje |
| Award on Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Development in Africa | Nnaemeka Obiaraeri |
| Vocal Patriotic Citizen of the Year | Femi Fani-Kayode |
| Businessman of the Year | Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi |
| Outstanding Excellence Award for Services to the Nation and Philanthropic Activities to Humanity for the Year | John Ogu |
| Young Talent of the Year | Prince Angel Nwabube |
| Travel Company of the Year | Zidora Travels |
| Award for International Business and Bilateral Relationship | Eze Ibejiuba |
| Business Innovation and Philanthropic Contributions | Victor Usunogun Osazuwa |
| Award for Philanthropic Contributions and Youth Support in Africa | Onyekachi Okonkwo |
| Award of Excellence and Special Recognition | Ihekwo Arinze Christian |
| Outstanding Performance Award for Proactive Entertainment and Investment Development in Africa | Benjamin Nwokorie |