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Recognise Excellence
To honor businesses that achieve high performance standards and contribute positively to their industries and communities across Africa.
About CenBa Africa Business Excellence Awards
Celebrating Africa's finest businesses since 2016 — backed by global standards of credibility, transparency, and prestige.
Who We Are
The CenBa Africa Business Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the African business landscape. Backed by the Award Trust Mark (Independent Award Standard Council, UK) to ensure global standards of credibility, transparency, and prestige.
CABEA aims to recognise businesses that demonstrate innovation, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. With a strong focus on promoting sustainable practices and social responsibility, the award serves as a platform for honoring those who contribute significantly to Africa's economic development.
Award Trust Mark Accredited
Independent Award Standard Council, United Kingdom — ensuring global standards of credibility and prestige.
2016
Year Founded
Our History
The CenBa Africa Business Excellence Award was established in 2016 to honor exceptional businesses and individuals who contribute to the continent's growth.
Since our inception, we have celebrated numerous milestones, including partnerships with key stakeholders and expanding into new categories to reflect the evolving business landscape.
By highlighting exemplary business practices, the award seeks to inspire and foster a culture of continuous improvement and success in Africa.
2016
CenBa Africa Business Excellence Award established — 1st Edition held in Kumasi, Ghana
2019
2nd Edition held — expanded recognition across key business sectors in Ghana
2021
3rd Edition held — partnership with E4Impact Foundation, Italy formalized
2022
4th Edition held — partnership with Wisconsin International University College secured
2023
5th Edition held — partnership with Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) established
2024
6th Edition held — Award Trust Mark accreditation secured from Independent Award Standard Council, UK
2025
7th Edition held — partnership with Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry confirmed
2026
8th Edition — Promoting African Innovations for Sustainable Growth
What We Aim to Achieve
Every award, every ceremony, every recognition is driven by these core objectives that guide everything we do at CenBa.
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Core Objectives
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Promote Best Practices
To showcase innovative strategies and practices that lead to business success, encouraging others to adopt similar approaches continent-wide.
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Foster Collaboration
To create a platform for networking and collaboration among businesses, stakeholders, and industry leaders across Africa.
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Encourage Sustainable Development
To promote sustainable business practices aligned with SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure).
Vision & Mission
Everything we do is guided by a clear vision for Africa's business future and a mission to make excellence the standard.
Our Vision
To be the leading platform for recognizing and promoting excellence in African businesses. We envision a thriving business environment where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of economic growth.
Our Mission
We strive to promote best practices, inspire future entrepreneurs, and highlight the importance of corporate social responsibility across Africa's diverse and growing business ecosystem.
CenBa Graduate Institute
The CenBa Graduate Institute is a premium management and entrepreneurship training center dedicated to fostering business excellence and innovation in Africa.
Our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting best practices in the business community drives the creation of the CenBa Africa Business Excellence Awards.
Accra Campus
1111, Newtown Rd.
Greater Accra, Ghana West Africa
Kumasi Campus
Top Martins Complex, Asokwa
AK-240-2707, Greater Kumasi
Our Esteemed Partners
We are proud to collaborate with organisations that share our vision for growth and excellence in Ghana and across Africa.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Education Fund
Supporting our mission to drive entrepreneurship and sustainable development within the Ashanti region and beyond.
E4Impact Foundation (Italy)
Acting in a prestigious partnership to foster international business and educational collaboration across Africa.
CenBa Graduate Institute
Serving as the primary management and entrepreneurship training center dedicated to fostering business excellence in Africa.
Wisconsin International University College
Providing the vital academic framework, research, and capacity-building excellence that fuel innovation across the continent's business ecosystem.
Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)
Anchoring our mission in industrial credibility as the leading voice of the private sector to champion market leadership and sustainable economic growth.
Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry
Providing government-level endorsement and support for our mission to promote business excellence across Ghana.
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