1. Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) Brand of the Year
Honors the most outstanding carbonated beverage brand known for its
widespread appeal, bold marketing, and cultural resonance. The winner must
demonstrate market leadership, product consistency, and consumer loyalty.
2. Best Seasoning Brand of the Year
Celebrates a seasoning or spice brand that enhances everyday cooking with
flavor, quality, and innovation. From cubes to powders, this award recognizes
products that are staples in African kitchens.
3. Beverage Brand of the Year
Rewards a non-alcoholic drink brand — including juices, energy drinks, flavored
waters, powdered drinks, or traditional beverages — that stands out for its taste,
branding, and consumer connection.
4. Cereal Brand of the Year
Acknowledges a breakfast cereal brand that delivers on nutrition, taste,
packaging, and popularity among families and young consumers.
5. Herbs and Spices Brand of the Year
Recognizes a brand known for offering quality herbs, spices, or spice blends that
elevate cooking and reflect local or global flavor profiles.
6. Rice Brand of the Year
Honors a rice brand that exemplifies quality grains, reliable availability, and
consumer trust, whether local or imported.
7. Cooking Oil Brand of the Year
Celebrates a leading oil brand known for purity, safety, and versatility in everyday
cooking across African households.
8. Liquor Brand of the Year
Rewards a standout alcoholic spirit brand (e.g., gin, whiskey, vodka, rum) with
significant market presence, premium quality, and cultural relevance.
9. Beer Brand of the Year
Honors a beer brand that blends great taste, strategic visibility, and strong
consumer appeal, whether locally brewed or globally distributed.
10. Malt Brand of the Year
Celebrates a non-alcoholic malt drink that has become a favorite for refreshment,
energy, and celebration in African settings.
11. Dairy Brand of the Year
Recognizes a dairy brand (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.) known for freshness,
innovation, and meeting nutritional needs across all ages.
12. Wine Brand of the Year
Rewards a wine label that stands out for quality, packaging, taste, and relevance
in both casual and celebratory settings across the continent.