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September 07, (THEWILL) — The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) is now accepting nominations for its Annual Awards for Impact Investing. This event has become one of the most prominent recognitions for enterprises and individuals driving social and environmental impact in Nigeria and West Africa.
The awards, which will be presented during the foundation’s Annual Dinner in Lagos on November 6, 2025, aim to celebrate organisations and changemakers whose work demonstrates that financial success can coexist with measurable contributions to society and the environment.
Announcing the call in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer of IIF, Ms. Etemore Glover, said the awards serve as a reminder that capital can achieve more than profit when directed towards addressing social challenges. “By recognising these leaders, we aim to inspire others to embed impact into their business and investment strategies and strengthen Nigeria’s journey toward becoming a thriving impact economy”, she stated.
Since the awards began in 2018, IIF has utilised the platform to highlight work in critical sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, gender inclusion, and financial services. In 2024, Alitheia Capital Management, FAMASI Africa and the Centre for Legal Support and Inmates Rehabilitation (CELSIR) were honoured for their initiatives, which ranged from gender-lens investing to innovative healthcare delivery and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
Nominations for the 2025 edition are open to individuals and organisations across Nigeria and West Africa. Applicants are required to demonstrate evidence of measurable social or environmental impact; entries must be submitted online by September 30, 2025.
The awards form part of the broader mission of IIF, a non-profit platform established to drive the growth of impact investing in Nigeria. Over the past few years, the foundation has taken the lead in building the country’s impact economy, engaging both private and public sector stakeholders to create enabling structures for sustainable investment.
One of its landmark contributions was the establishment of the Nigerian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing, which secured government backing for the $1 billion Nigerian Wholesale Impact Investment Fund designed to provide financing for small and medium enterprises.
The foundation has also facilitated investment linkages through its Deal Source Africa initiative, which has channelled $1.7 million in funding to enterprises. At the same time, its Nigerian Impact Investment and Industry Research Collaborative promotes the commercialisation of research for development. Through its Enterprise Support Organisation Collaborative, IIF works with over 200 groups to help businesses become investment-ready.
Organisers say the 2025 awards will continue this trajectory, not only recognising achievements but also encouraging wider participation in sustainable investing. The ceremony is expected to attract representatives from business, government, development partners and civil society, reinforcing its status as a key event on Nigeria’s impact investment calendar.
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