Nigerian Marketing Awards (NMA), Nigeria’s premier platform for recognizing excellence, innovation and impact in marketing, has announced that its fifth edition will hold November 21, 2026, at The Jewel Aeida, Lekki, Lagos.

The organizers said entries for the 2026 Awards opens August 15, and close September 22, 2026, giving brands, agencies, organisations and marketing professionals opportunity to submit their most outstanding work for consideration

The fifth edition’s theme is “Reimagine Marketing”, a bold invitation to the industry to rethink established conventions, embrace new possibilities and redefine the role of marketing in business and society in the 31 competitive categories.

Amstel Maltahas been confirmed as the Headline Sponsor of the 2026 awards. The partnership brings together two brands united by a commitment to excellence, innovation and celebration of outstanding achievement.

Since its establishment in 2022, the awards has grown into a respected national platform dedicated to raising professional standards.

Speaking on the significance of the anniversary, the Founder, NMA, Mr Tony Agenmonmen,said:“The fifth edition is more than an anniversary; it is a defining moment in our journey. It celebrates how farNigerian marketing has come while challenging us to imagine how much further it can go. The future willbelong to brands and professionals who are prepared to question assumptions, embrace creativity andtechnology, understand people more deeply and demonstrate meaningful impact.

“Through the theme ‘Reimagine Marketing’, we are calling on the industry to move beyond familiar approaches and reconsider what marketing can achieve for businesses, consumers, communities and the nation.”

The awards will recognise excellence across a broad range of categories covering brands, campaigns, agencies, individuals, innovation, digital marketing, experiential marketing, sustainability, reputation management and other important areas of contemporary marketing practice.