01/09/2026
THE Quest Global Advancement Merit Awards 2026 nominates, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Davido, Stanbic IBTC, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Bishop David Oyedepo, President Donald Trump this years award
....Celebrating Excellence, Leadership, Innovation and Impact Across the Globe
The Quest Global Advancement Merit Awards (Quest GAMA) 2026 is set to celebrate exceptional individuals, organizations, institutions, brands, governments and global personalities whose contributions are shaping society, advancing humanity and creating remarkable impact across different sectors of the global economy.
The Quest GAMA 2026 is founded on the conviction that excellence deserves recognition, impact deserves celebration, and outstanding service should inspire others. This years edition takes place in London, at the prestigious Limehouse Hall, Commercial Road, central London, UK. The red carpet starts at 4:00pm and main event starts at 6:00pm. This was made known to news men by the chairman of organizing committee, Mr. Sunday Silver Evwierhurhoma.
The awards provide a platform for recognizing people and institutions that have distinguished themselves through leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, philanthropy, entertainment, faith, sports, technology, banking, insurance, manufacturing, aviation, energy, real estate, media and community development.
The 2026 nomination list reflects the truly global ambition of The Quest GAMA Awards. It brings together prominent Nigerian and international personalities, multinational corporations, financial institutions, religious organizations, entertainers, athletes, political leaders and humanitarian organizations.
Among the distinguished nominees are Stanbic IBTC, Parallex Bank, Zenith Bank Plc, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Standard Chartered Bank, Citi Bank, Ecobank, Access Bank Plc, Moniepoint MFB, Kudah Microfinance Bank and Paystack, representing excellence and innovation within financial services and financial technology.
The technology and digital economy category also recognizes major innovators and platforms including Stripe, Palmpay Limited, Jiji Africa and Starlink Services, while global technology entrepreneur Elon Musk and business leader Jeff Bezos are among the personalities nominated for their contributions to innovation, entrepreneurship and global business.
In the energy and industrial sector, the 2026 nominations include Shell Plc, TotalEnergies, Chevron Corporation, Petrobras, Seplat Energies, Oando Plc, NLNG, Aiteo Group, Conoil Plc and Dangote Refinery. These nominations acknowledge the importance of energy, industrial development and investment in economic advancement.
The Quest GAMA Awards 2026 also recognizes leading Nigerian entrepreneurs and business leaders, including Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Jim Ovia, High Chief Mike Adenuga, Chief Femi Otedola and Mukesh Ambani, whose business activities and investments have contributed significantly to enterprise development, employment, innovation and economic growth.
The manufacturing, consumer goods and food-and-beverage sectors are represented by nominees including Pepsi, 7UP Bottling Company, Nigeria Bottling Company, Coca-Cola, Guinness Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Dufil Foods Plc, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, FrieslandCampina, Unilever and Chi Ltd. Furniture and home-development brands including Bedmate Furnitures, Vento Furnitures and Lifemate Furniture are also nominated.
In transportation and logistics, The Quest GAMA Awards 2026 recognizes major international and African brands including British Airways, Emirates Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, DHL, UPS, FedEx Express, Coscharis Motors and Innoson Motors. Their nominations highlight the importance of transportation, aviation, mobility and logistics in connecting businesses, communities and nations.
The insurance and financial protection industry is represented by AXA Insurance, Allianz SE, NEM Insurance, Heirs Insurance and Cornerstone Insurance, reflecting the vital role of insurance in protecting businesses, families and investments.
The entertainment category features some of Africa's most recognizable personalities, including Davido, AY, Bovi, Sabinus, Destiny Etiko and Mercy Chinwo. Their nominations celebrate creativity, entertainment, cultural influence and the ability of African talent to reach audiences around the world.
The sports category includes globally celebrated football personalities such as Victor Osimhen, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, recognizing exceptional sporting achievement, influence and global popularity.
The Quest GAMA Awards 2026 also places significant emphasis on Christian leadership, humanitarian service and community transformation. Nominations include the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Salvation Ministries, Inner City Mission for Children and Omega Prayer Ministry, alongside respected Christian leaders including Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Pastor Paul Enenche, Pastor David Ibiyeomie and Apostle Chibuzor Gift.
Their nominations recognize contributions to faith, education, humanitarian intervention, community development, spiritual leadership and assistance to vulnerable people.
Political and public leadership also forms an important part of the 2026 nominations. Distinguished personalities listed include President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, President Donald Trump of the United States, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Festus Keyamo, SAN, and the Mayor of London.
The Quest GAMA's international outlook is further demonstrated through the inclusion of Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom and France, as well as major international and multilateral institutions and organizations including the European Union (EU), African Union (AU), ECOWAS, World Trade Organization (WTO), UNICEF and the United Nations (UN).
The awards also recognize emerging and established real estate and property brands, including Cribz Apartments Nigeria Ltd and Tech City Estates, as well as companies such as Ardoval Plc and other organizations contributing to economic development.
A major objective of Quest The GAMA Awards 2026 is to create a platform where excellence from different sectors can meet. The awards are designed not only to celebrate established achievements but also to encourage innovation, responsible leadership, entrepreneurship, humanitarian service and positive societal transformation.
The nomination of organizations and individuals from different countries and sectors demonstrates the broad vision of the Quest Global Advancement Merit Awards. It reflects the belief that greatness has no geographical boundary and that positive impact should be recognized wherever it occurs.
The Quest GAMA Awards 2026 therefore stands as a celebration of those who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their professions, communities, businesses, institutions and humanity. From entrepreneurs creating jobs to entertainers inspiring millions, from religious leaders serving communities to corporations driving economic growth, from athletes achieving global excellence to political leaders shaping public policy, each nominee represents a story of ambition, service and achievement.
As preparations continue for The Quest Global Advancement Merit Awards 2026, attention will turn to the evaluation of nominees and the eventual recognition of outstanding achievers across the various award categories.
The Quest GAMA 2026 message is simple but powerful:
Celebrate Excellence. Recognize Impact. Inspire Greatness. Advance Humanity.
The Quest Global Advancement Merit Awards 2026 is poised to bring together distinguished personalities and institutions in a celebration designed to honor achievement while inspiring the world to pursue greater excellence and meaningful service.
The Quest GAMA 2026 — Recognizing Those Advancing Humanity.
