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SA and Tanzanian marketing bodies prepare for their 2026 awards events
By our African Marketing Confederation News Team | 2025
IMM Institute calls for nominations for its annual awards taking place in March 2026, while TMSA issues awards and congress teaser.
The IMM Institute of South Africa, a founder member of the African Marketing Confederation, has announced that nominations are open for its Excellence Awards 2026.
Action from the 2025 IMM Institute awards ceremony
Nominations close on 31 January 2026 and the winners will be announced at a glittering industry awards event to be held on 6 March 2026.
The IMM Institute, through the Excellence Awards, recognises contributions to the local industry by bold brands and individuals who displayed thought leadership and commitment to excellence in the marketing and supply chain industries.
Nominations are being sought in the following marketing categories:
- Marketer of the Year.
- Emerging Marketer of the Year.
- Marketing Student of the Year.
- Marketing Team of the Year.
- Marketing Lifetime Achievement.
- Best Integrated Marketing and Supply Chain Initiative.
There are also various Supply Chain and Business categories.
“Make your voice heard! Celebrate 2025’s outstanding individuals and teams who are shaping the future of marketing,” the institute says in a social media post.
The 2025 Marketer of the Year award went to Happy Ngidi, Chief Marketing Officer at Proudly South African, the country’s official ‘buy local’ advocacy campaign.
Proudly South African also won Corporate Marketing Team of the Year. The Marketing Lifetime Achievement Award went to Robbie Brozin, co-founder of Nando’s, the South African-based quick-service restaurant chain specialising in Portuguese food.
For nomination details, nomination forms, and more information on the IMM Institute Excellence Awards 2026, visit the IMM Institute website.
Tanzania launches its 2026 awards
Meanwhile, the Tanzania Marketing Science Association, which is also a member of the AMC, has officially launched the Tanzania Marketing Awards 2026 and TMSA’s 7th Annual Marketing Congress 2026.
“Start preparing your entries,” TMSA says in a social media post. “Stay tuned for full details on categories and how to submit.” Submissions close in March 2026.
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