Celebrating Excellence in Impact Investing
The eighth Annual Convening on Impact Investing (ACII), organized by the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), concluded with a memorable night of inspiration and recognition at the prestigious Dinner and Awards ceremony. This event, held at the Civic Center in Lagos, celebrated the outstanding contributors to Nigeria’s impact economy. It honored impactful businesses, pioneering investors, and dedicated non-profit organizations that have shown that profit and purpose can coexist and thrive.
The selection process for the winners was based on how well the organizations had integrated social or environmental criteria into their business strategies. As part of the screening process, nominees were required to submit detailed documentation that underwent thorough review by experienced judges. These professionals evaluated the organizations’ impact strategies as well as their quantitative and qualitative social impact data.
Following this verification, 13 nominees were shortlisted for the final review. The final winners were then selected by the judges based on an evaluation that measured several key factors: intentionality, financial returns, impact, sustainability, innovation, and scalability.
The awards are more than just a celebration; they serve as a vital mechanism for highlighting measurable social and environmental value and encouraging all stakeholders to adopt impact-aligned strategies for inclusive growth. The awards and dinner marked the capstone of the two-day convening on Impact Investing, drawing attention to those actively building Nigeria’s impact economy.
Winners of the 2025 Annual Awards
The winner of the 2025 Annual Award for Impact Investing in the Social Enterprise Category was Omni Retail Technologies. This organization has demonstrated exceptional commitment to integrating social impact into its business model.
In the Impact Investor Category, Alitheia Capital Management was recognized for its significant contributions to the field of impact investing. Their work has helped shape the landscape of responsible investment in Nigeria.
The Innocent C. Chukwuma Award for Social Impact was awarded to Raising Star Foundation. This award honors the legacy of the late Innocent C. Chukwuma, who played a crucial role in advancing social justice. The award was sponsored by Agon Workman, DevEast, Project Alert, and the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF).
A Call to Action for Purpose-Driven Capital
Etemore Glover, CEO of the Impact Investors Foundation, closed the evening by emphasizing the importance of recognition. “Tonight, we don’t just hand out trophies; we celebrate proof points,” she said. The achievements of Omni Retail Technologies, Alitheia Capital Management, and the incredible work of Raising Star Foundation confirm that purpose-driven capital is not a niche—it is the indispensable strategy for Nigeria’s sustainable development.
By shining a light on these trailblazers, the foundation aims to inspire thousands more investors and entrepreneurs to embed social and environmental impact into their core business models. The Impact Investors Foundation remains committed to leveraging data from its newly launched 2025 Impact Investing Landscape Study to guide more capital towards replicating these award-winning models, driving Nigeria closer to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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