Chilky Media presents
Eminent Awards 2026
Celebrating Excellence, Encouraging Hard Work and Creativity
Awards Night · Saturday, 31 October 2026 · National Theatre
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About the Awards
Celebrating Excellence, EncouragingHard Work and Creativity
Presented by Chilky Media, the Eminent Awards is an annual celebration of the individuals, organisations and institutions whose work moves our nation forward.
From business and media to education, health, technology and the creative arts, we shine a light on achievers whose excellence, hard work and creativity inspire the people around them, and the generation coming after them.
This year we present the Eminent Awards 2026. This is one of the best years awards ever
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Excellence
Honouring outstanding achievement across every sector of society.
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Hard Work
Recognising the dedication and discipline behind every success story.
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Creativity
Celebrating the innovators and makers who see things differently.
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Integrity
Credible recognition built on transparency and merit.
Our Purpose
What drives us
The principles behind every nomination, every honouree and every awards night.
To recognize, honour, and celebrate outstanding individuals, organizations, and institutions whose exceptional achievements, innovation, leadership, and dedication contribute to national development and societal progress. Through credible recognition and a commitment to excellence, Eminent Awards seeks to inspire hard work, promote creativity, encourage professionalism, and motivate the next generation of leaders and change-makers to pursue greatness.
The Essence of Eminent
Behind every great achievement is a story of sacrifice, courage and relentless hard work.
The Eminent Awards exists to tell those stories, and to honour the people who write them.
If your work is moving society forward, this is your stage. This is your moment.
2026 Award Categories
The Categories
Recognising outstanding individuals, organisations and institutions across every sector of society.
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Actress Of The Year
Afro Pop/Afro Beat Artiste Of The Year
Afro Pop/Afro Beat Song Of The Year
Agribusiness Of The Year
Album Of The Year
Amapiano Of The Year
Animal Farmer Of The Year
Animator Of The Year
Artiste Of The Year
Our Legacy
Eminent Through the Years
Every edition tells a story of excellence. Browse all the award nights, then open one for the full details.
Nominations 2026
Nominate Yourself
Are you an individual, organisation or institution making an exceptional impact? Put yourself forward for the Eminent Awards 2026. Nominations run from 6 October to 22 October.
- 1Fill in your details, add a clear photo of yourself (300KB max) and choose the categories that fit your work.
- 2Tell us about your achievements and the impact you have made.
- 3Our board reviews every nomination and shortlists the nominees.
Nominations are closed
Nominations for Eminent Awards 2026 run from 6 October to 22 October.
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