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CEAN Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Nigeria’s Creative Economy
The Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (CEAN) Awards recognize and honor outstanding individuals, organizations, and initiatives shaping Nigeria’s creative economy. These awards highlight innovation, resilience, policy impact, and cultural contribution—positioning honorees as leaders in Africa’s creative future.
Award Notability
The CEAN Awards are structured to spotlight creative excellence across multiple sectors. Each year, honorees are carefully selected through nominations and applications, ensuring that recognition goes only to those making measurable impact.
Award Categories
- Creative Entrepreneur of the Year – Celebrating the most outstanding creative entrepreneur across Nigeria.
- Emerging Creative Leader (Under 35) – Spotlighting fresh voices redefining creativity.
- Women in Creativity Award – Honoring women driving innovation and impact.
- Digital Innovation in Creativity – For tech-driven transformation of creative industries.
- Creative Enterprise of the Year (SME) – Recognizing excellence in small and medium creative businesses.
- Corporate Champion of Creativity – For companies investing in the creative economy.
- Cultural Heritage & Preservation Award – For keeping Nigeria’s traditions alive in modern ways.
- Media & Storytelling Impact Award – Celebrating media voices shaping creative narratives.
- Creative Policy & Advocacy Champion – For individuals/institutions advancing creative industry policy.
- CEAN Lifetime Achievement Award – Honoring a legacy of unmatched creative contribution.
Eligibility & Requirements
To qualify for nomination or application, candidates must:
- Submit a professional profile detailing contributions to the creative economy.
- Provide verifiable evidence of achievements (awards, press coverage, impact reports, or case studies).
- Be an active creative entrepreneur, enterprise, or organization operating in Nigeria (or impacting Nigeria’s creative economy).
Benefits of Receiving a CEAN Award
- National & Continental Recognition – Boosts credibility as a leader in Nigeria’s creative economy.
- Media Exposure – Awardees are spotlighted across CEAN channels, national newspapers (The Guardian, Vanguard, Independent), and CEAN’s Creative Enterprise Review.
- Prestigious Plaque & Certificate – Delivered to honorees’ addresses (free within Lagos; delivery fees apply outside Lagos and abroad).
- Social Media Visibility – Public recognition across CEAN’s official platforms.
- Networking Opportunities – Access to CEAN members, policy influencers, and industry stakeholders.
- Spotlight Features – Selected winners profiled in CEAN’s digital magazine and partner platforms.
Next Steps (Application Process)
To apply or be nominated, submit the following:
- Professional Profile (or Company Overview)
- A high-quality image/logo
- Full Name / Organization Name
- Social Media Handle(s)
- Category of Nomination
- Evidence of Achievements (PDF, media links, or portfolio)
Delivery Timeline: Plaques and certificates are processed and delivered after confirmation of award.
For assistance, please contact awards@ceanigeria.org
