We’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 edition of the Nigerian 25under25 Awards, celebrating a decade of excellence in entrepreneurship and innovation!
This year marks our 10th anniversary, and the theme is:
“A Decade of Impact – Celebrating Legacy, Building the Future.”
Over the years, we’ve honoured 225 exceptional founders across 25 industries, and 2025 will be even bigger!
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for nomination, the founder must:
- Be under the age of 25 at the time of receiving the award
- Be a Nigerian citizen
- Have a registered business (CAC or SMEDAN), except for certain creative categories
- Have at least 3 years of entrepreneurial experience
- Be in good ethical and legal standing
- Show measurable impact and contribution to social or economic development
25 Award Categories Include:
Active Citizenship & Government Engagement, Agriculture, Arts, Beauty, Content Creation, E-commerce, Education, Energy, Environment, Events, Fashion, Finance, Food, Health, Hospitality, Logistics, Media, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Professional Services, Social Entrepreneurship, Software, Sports, and Technology.
Ready to Nominate?
Submit your nomination here: 25under25.org/nominate
Let’s celebrate Nigeria’s young founders building the future!
