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How to Enter the Awards

Q: Is there a fee to nominate?

No. Submitting a nomination to the East Africa Brand Quality Awards is completely free of charge.

Q: How are winners selected?

A jury of experts rates every entry from 1 to 10, with no fewer than five judges per entry. The top-scoring nominees in each category then run for the public vote. Scores of 80 to 100 take Platinum, 70 to 79 Gold and 50 to 69 Silver.

The EABQA nomination process is open, transparent and simple. Any business, institution or leader operating in East Africa can be nominated.

Voting Open · Closes 10 September 2026

Your Journey to the EABQA Gala
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The Process

Six Simple Steps

Registration / Entry

Follow these simple steps to make sure you submit entries that are worthy of receiving an EABQA Award.

Request an Entry Kit

Have an entry kit sent to you right away by email — write to awards@eabrandqualityawards.com.

Decide Who and What to Nominate

Choose the individuals, groups or media within your organisation, then select the most appropriate categories from the 230+ available.

Prepare Your Entry

Write it well, focus on a few accomplishments, and attach supporting evidence.

Short Listing

Accept your nomination and submit any additional supporting information to cement it. Shortlisted nominees go to the jury.

Vetting & Judging

The jury assesses every entry, scores are averaged, and the top nominees run for the public vote.

Guide on Entry Preparation

What a Winning Entry Looks Like

EABQA-winning entries are

Well-written. Terse and succinct. Their tone is modest, even when describing the most impressive accomplishments.

Focused on a few accomplishments. Describe a few achievements in detail rather than listing many in brief.

Accompanied by supporting information. Provide uploads or links to news stories, press releases, work samples, video, images, product reviews or other documents that support your claims.

EABQA-winning entries are not

Only about “extraordinary” accomplishments. Many winning entries are simply about organisations and people that have performed well — not world-changing feats. Tell your story well, support your claims, and the judges will score you highly.

Fluffy and hyperbolic. Avoid flowery language and overblown claims. The judges tend to deduct points for immodesty.

Eligibility

Who Can Enter?

The following organisations and individuals are eligible for nomination:

Any company, firm or startup business operating within the East Africa region

Individuals working anywhere in the world but originating from the East Africa region, with a positive socio-economic impact on the region

Any local government delivering services in the East Africa region

Persons who have demonstrated innovative skills and leadership in their work in East Africa

Primary, secondary, tertiary and higher-learning institutions

Regulatory bodies, civil society and non-governmental organisations

Exclusions

Nominees subject to any conditions or restrictions to practise

Nominees under investigation

Nominees undergoing disciplinary processes

EABQA staff, judges and their immediate family members

Self-Nominations

Nominations may be made by individuals, associations, trusts, and public and private companies. Nominating parties are invited to put forward either their own business or third-party companies whom they hold in high regard.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to nominate?

No — submitting a nomination is completely free of charge.

Can I nominate more than one company?

Yes. You may submit separate nominations for multiple organisations or individuals.

What stage is the EABQA 2026 cycle at?

Nominations and jury vetting for the 6th Edition are complete. Public voting is live on the official voting platform and closes on 10 September 2026 at 23:55 EAT.

How are winners selected?

A jury of experts from different professional bodies rates every entry from 1 to 10, with no fewer than five judges per entry. The top-scoring nominees in each category then run for the public vote, and the public vote decides the winner. Scores of 80–100 take Platinum, 70–79 Gold and 50–69 Silver.

How do I get an entry kit?

Write to awards@eabrandqualityawards.com and an entry kit will be sent to you by email right away.

Can international companies be nominated?

Yes, provided they operate within the East Africa region, or are led by individuals originating from the region who have a positive socio-economic impact on it.

Can I apply to be a judge?

Yes. Judges are assigned categories based on industry, function and experience, and may judge as few or as many nominations as they like. You cannot judge a category in which you have submitted an entry.

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