ADVAN Awards West Africa’s Evaluation And Selection Process, Based On Global Best Practice Standards
The ADVAN annual awards which hits its 10th Edition, is the most celebrated event in the nation’s Marcoms Industry, this is because the ADVAN Awards are only presented after a transparent and thorough evaluation process based on laid down best practice parameters. The Judging Panel comprise of the most respected members of the marketing communications profession. An ADVAN award is not just given, it is earned!!

ADVAN has announced the ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence West Africa 2021 is scheduled to hold on the 21st of November 2019, venue is Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos.
Theme for the 2021 edition is FUTURE FIT MARKETING
Keynote Speaker: Adia Sowho -Chief Marketing Officer MTN Nigeria
Special Contribution: Tokologo Phetla -Creator ‘Christopher’ Artificial Intelligence Software
New Category Awards include the Indigenous Brand of the year, Legacy Brand of the Year as well as the Marketing Professional of the Year
The ADVAN Awards have evolved over the years in response to new developments in marketing theory and practice to reflect the growing appreciation of the critical role of marketing as the vital source of value creation for a business.
Through the awards, ADVAN promises to highlight the fundamental position marketing holds in business and wealth creation.
Members of the Judging Panel for the 2021 edition are:
Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, PhD, MNIPR, arpa (Chairperson Judging Panel)
Professor and Chevening Scholar
Department of Mass Communication
University of Lagos
Mrs Tolulope Medembe
Aster Interegrated Marketing Limited
Mr Dolapo Ogunbambo.
Media Perspectives
Mr Victor Jolaoso
Nigerite Ltd,
Dr. Michael Okolo
School of Media and Communication
Pan-Atlantic University
Mrs. Angela Ukara-Makinwa
Melvic Gold Communications
Dolapo Ogunbambo
Media Perspectives
While members of the Planning Committee are:
Mr Emmanuel Oriakhi, Marketing Director Nigeria Breweries Plc-Chairman Planning Committee
Ediri Ose-Ediale-Executive Secretary, ADVAN
Mr Ehis Emokhare-ADVAN Publicity Secretary
Mr Obum Okoli-ADVAN Treasurer
Onyinye Nwachukwu-Stanbic IBTC
Osamienwenfan (Mimi) Edokpolo-Unilever Plc
Dorcas Mashingil-Guinness Nigeria Plc
Abigail Okala-Seven up Bottling Company
Adeola Ogunlabi-Redstar Express
Abiodun Durosanya-Rite Foods Ltd
Hilda Dimgba –Eko Supreme Resources
Samuel Akinrinmsi-HPZ
Aramide Ayeni-Tolaram Group
Nnnenna Onoh-GSK
The Categories to be awarded this year include
- Brand of the year
- Peoples Brand of the Year
- Marketing Professional of the Year
- Innovation
- Campaign of the year
- Digital & Social Media Marketing
- Legacy Brand
- Indigenous Brand of the Year
- Consumer Promotions
- CSR
- Experiential Campaign of the Year
- New Brand/Brand Extension/Revitalization
- Brand Manager of the Year
- Future Leader of Marketing
- Brand Journalism of the year
The Brand of the year category, which is the overall winning category, will be crowed ‘Brand of the Year West Africa’
For full details of event and sponsorship opportunities please visit www.advanawardsng.com
Thank you
Signed by:
Ediri Ose-Ediale
Executive Secretary ADVAN
