The PMYA Excellence & Impact Awards Gala is a prestigious night of honor, distinction, and purpose, designed as a major highlight of the Plateau Man of the Year Awards (PMYA) 2025 Anniversary Week.

This exclusive red-carpet celebration brings together Plateau’s most influential leaders — public servants, innovators, private-sector champions, cultural icons, development partners, and community builders — for an evening dedicated to recognizing excellence and shaping a legacy of progress.

The Gala honors individuals and institutions whose impactful contributions have advanced governance, enterprise, peace-building, social development, and the Plateau identity.

Beyond recognition, the event embodies elegance, cultural pride, impact-driven networking, and a celebration of Plateau’s best stories.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must demonstrate verifiable excellence in:

✔ Community development & humanitarian service

✔ Leadership, governance & public service delivery

✔ Entrepreneurship, innovation & enterprise growth

✔ Youth empowerment, education, or peace-building

✔ Cultural preservation & social impact

Award Categories

    • Plateau Man of the Year 2025 – Honoring the individual with the most impactful contribution to Plateau’s development in 2025.
    • J.D. Gomwalk Legacy Award for Vision and Excellence in Leadership – Celebrating visionary leadership and lasting contributions to Plateau’s progress.
    • Excellence in Leadership & Service Award – For individuals exemplifying integrity, dedication, and servant leadership.
    • Governance & Leadership Excellence Award – Honoring a distinguished public leader whose vision, reforms, and integrity have significantly improved governance and public service delivery in Plateau State.
    • Golden Impact Award – 
      Recognizing exceptional influence that inspires positive transformation.
    • Posthumous Lifetime Achievement & Legacy Award – Honoring the enduring legacy of a late icon of service and impact.
    • Senator of the Year – For a Senator with outstanding representation and impactful projects.
    • House of Representatives Member of the Year –  Honoring a Representative demonstrating excellence and constituency service.
    • State House of Assembly Member of the Year – Recognizing a legislator with remarkable performance and people-centered representation.
    • Outstanding Political Personality of the Year – Honoring a political leader whose exceptional vision, integrity, and strategic impact have significantly advanced governance, development, and public service within the year.
    • Commissioner of the Year – For a Commissioner showing visionary leadership and exceptional results.
    • Local Government Chairman of the Year – Recognizing outstanding performance and grassroots development initiatives.
    • Outstanding Chairman in Infrastructure & Rural Development – Celebrating leadership in advancing infrastructure and rural transformation.
    • Public Servant of the Year (State/Federal) – For exceptional dedication, efficiency, and innovation in public service.
    • Peace and Security Personality of the Year – Recognizing leadership in promoting peace, conflict resolution, and security.
    • Outstanding Champion of Women and Girls Empowerment Award – Celebrating advocates advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
    • Lifetime Achievement in Traditional Leadership & Cultural Preservation – For traditional rulers promoting culture, peace, and community development.
    • Humanitarian Leadership Excellence Award – Honoring a distinguished leader whose vision, strategy, and decision-making have created significant humanitarian impact in Plateau State. This award celebrates leadership and strategic influence in driving large-scale humanitarian initiatives.
    • Humanitarian Service Award – Recognizing an individual or organization that has demonstrated hands-on commitment and service to communities through aid, relief, and social support programs. This award celebrates practical contributions and volunteer-driven impact
    • Humanitarian Personality of the Year – Celebrating an individual whose overall contribution, influence, and dedication to humanitarian causes stands out. This award recognizes inspiration, visibility, and meaningful impact in improving the lives of others.
    • Social Impact & Humanitarian Service Award – Honoring contributions to social welfare and community betterment.
    • Best Tourist Activity – Recognises a tourism experience, event, or attraction that showcases Plateau’s beauty and culture while boosting visitor engagement and contributing to the state’s tourism growth.
    • Tourism Personality of the Year – 
      Honours an individual whose leadership, innovation, and dedication have significantly advanced tourism development in Plateau State.
    • CSR & Corporate Innovation Award – Recognizing companies or organizations implementing outstanding initiatives that create social impact and drive community development.
    • Community Impact Leadership Award – Celebrating individuals driving meaningful local change.
    • Community Development Personality of the Year – For individuals creating real impact in rural development, local empowerment, and grassroots projects
    • Disability Inclusion Icon Award – For champions promoting inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities.
    • Youth Personality of the Year – Recognizing young trailblazers making exceptional societal impact.
    • Radio Station of the Year – For outstanding programming, professionalism, and community engagement.
    • Future of Work & Innovation Award – Honoring innovators shaping the future of work and technology.
    • Social Impact & Youth Empowerment Leadership Award – Recognizing transformative leadership in youth and social development.
    • Economic Empowerment & Impact Award – Honoring changemakers who create opportunities, drive entrepreneurship, and deliver real economic impact in communities across Plateau State.
    • Business Personality of the Year (Male/Female) – For business leaders with remarkable achievements and influence.
    • Entrepreneur of the Year (Male/Female) – Recognizing entrepreneurs demonstrating creativity, resilience, and excellence.
    • Young Entrepreneur of the Year – For emerging entrepreneurs driving innovation and growth.
    • CEO of the Year – Honoring a chief executive demonstrating visionary leadership and organizational success.
    • Real Estate & Housing Development Personality of the Year – For leaders shaping urban development, affordable housing, or innovative real estate solutions.
    • Microfinance Bank of the Year – For outstanding performance in financial inclusion and community empowerment.
    • Brand of the Year – Honoring a brand that demonstrates excellence, trust, and market presence.
    • Hospitality Personality of the Year – Recognizing leaders driving innovation and service in the hospitality industry.
    • Hotel & Hospitality Excellence Award – Honoring hotels, resorts, and accommodations for exceptional service and guest experience.
    • Event Centre of the Year – For venues consistently delivering top-quality service.
    • Restaurant/Caterer of the Year – Recognizing excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in culinary service
    • Cultural Heritage & Tourism Advocate of the Year – For individuals promoting Plateau’s cultural identity, heritage preservation, and tourism growth.
    • Creative Arts & Entertainment Personality of the Year – Celebrating exceptional creativity and contribution to entertainment.
    • Artiste of the Year – For artistes whose talent and work have inspired many.
    • Journalist of the Year – Recognizing excellence, integrity, and impactful storytelling in journalism.
    • Media Personality of the Year – For media professionals with influence, creativity, and leadership.
    • Excellence in Broadcast Leadership Award – Honoring broadcast executives with visionary direction and excellence.
    • Online News Blog of the Year- Recognizing digital journalism delivering credible and engaging news content.
    • Newspaper Publisher of the Year – For consistent quality, credibility, and public impact in print journalism.
    • ICT & Tech Personality of the Year – Celebrating innovation and advancement in technology and digital solutions.
    • Agriculture & Food Security Personality of the Year – Recognizes an individual contributing significantly to agricultural innovation, food production, and sustainability.
    • Outstanding Farmer of the Year – Recognizing productivity, innovation, and sustainability in farming.
    • Excellence in Agro-Entrepreneurship Award – For agro-entrepreneurs driving innovation and rural economic growth.
    • Mining Personality of the Year – Honoring excellence and responsible leadership in the mining sector.
    • Environmental & Climate Action Personality of the Year – Celebrates sustainability champions and environmental innovators.
    • Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year – Honoring business success and creativity in fashion.
    • Health Personality of the Year – Recognizing excellence and dedication in public health promotion.
    • Healthcare Institution of the Year – For outstanding medical care, innovation, and community health service.
    • Excellence in Educational Development Award – Honoring individuals or organizations enhancing educational access and quality.
    • Grassroots Sports Personality of the Year – For individuals promoting sports and youth engagement at the grassroots.
    • Youth Advocacy & Development Personality of the Year – Recognizing individuals advancing youth empowerment through advocacy and mentorship.
    • Social Impact NGO of the Year – Honoring an NGO making a measurable difference in communities, driving social change, and improving lives across Plateau State.
    • Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year – Celebrating generosity and sustained contributions transforming lives.
    • Digital Media & Online Influencer Award – A prestigious recognition honoring an individual or platform whose responsible and innovative use of digital media creates meaningful influence and positive societal impact.

How to Nominate

Submit your nomination here:
🌐 https://pymawards.coamedia.com.ng/nominate/

OR send: Nominee’s name, Phone number, Category, Achievements, Evidence/links and nominator number.

to:
📧 plateauawards@gmail.com

Deadline for Nominations

Friday, 12th December 2025

Enquiries

📞 08115601779
📧 plateauawards@gmail.com

Nominate your favourite changemaker today — let their impact be seen and celebrated!