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A scene from the 2025 AMC Awards in Ghana
The stage is set and the spotlight is waiting. Nominations for the 2026 African Marketing Confederation Awards are officially open.
Each year, the Awards are a highlight of the annual AMC Conference, and 2026 will be no exception as high-achieving African marketers, marketing teams and campaigns are recognised for their excellence.
Whether you have pioneered a ground-breaking campaign or witnessed a peer redefine the industry, the African Marketing Confederation is inviting you to step forward. You may self-nominate or you may nominate others. The deadline for 2026 nominations is 26 June.
“The AMC Awards stand as the definitive celebration of marketing excellence across the continent,” says AMC President, Helen McIntee-Carlisle.
“This distinguished platform brings together Africa’s leading minds and boldest work, recognising campaigns and collectives that are not only shaping industries locally, but setting new benchmarks on the global stage. African creativity is world-class – it’s time the world took notice.”
Categories reflect the depth and diversity of African marketing
The AMC Marketing Awards span a wide range of categories, reflecting the depth and diversity of Africa’s modern marketing ecosystem. This year’s categories are as follows:
- Best Tourism & Destination Marketing Campaign.
- Best Social Media Campaign.
- Most Effective Campaign.
- Best Use of Local Insights.
- Best Cause-Related Campaign.
- Not-for-Profit / Public Sector Campaign of the Year.
- Brand of the Year.
- Campaign of the Year.
To be considered for the respective awards, entries must be able to demonstrate innovation, leadership, creativity and measurable impact within Africa’s marketing landscape.
You can find out more about the 2026 African Marketing Confederation Awards, or submit a nomination by 26 June 2026, here.
The Awards are a highlight of the annual AMC Conference. This year’s conference, hosted by the Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM), takes place from 23-25 September in Livingstone, home to the mighty Victoria Falls.
You can find out more about the Conference here.
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