Reclaiming our Atlantic destiny - Connect. Build. Renew.
GUBA Awards is coming to Barbados this November!
10th & 12th November, 2025
Bridgetown, Barbados
This year, under the powerful theme:
Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny – ConnectBuildRenew
EVENT OUTLINE
Monday, 10th & Tuesday, 11th November 2025
Wednesday, 12th November 2025
GUBA Awards Ceremony
NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations Now Open!
The GUBA Awards celebrate individuals and organizations advancing the African diaspora and communities across the continent. Honouring excellence in business, leadership, philanthropy, healthcare, education, arts, and culture, the awards spotlight those making meaningful, lasting impact.
Nominate a trailblazer who exemplifies resilience, innovation, and community-driven leadership.
Deadline: 13th June, 2025
We’ve curated an exclusive chartered group trip from Accra to Bridgetown, perfectly timed for the GUBA Trade & Investment Forum and Awards 2025. Direct group flight from Accra to Barbados. Ready to join the journey?
The GUBA AWARDS 2024 has been a success. This year marks exactly 15 years since GUBA Enterprise set out to honor outstanding men and women in Africa and the Diaspora.
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This November in Bridgetown, over 400 leaders from Africa and the Caribbean will gather for a powerful 3-day event bridging continents through trade, investment, and cultural diplomacy. Key sectors: Fintech & Digital Banking Energy & Infrastructure Tourism & Hospitality Agriculture & Agri-Business Creative Economy & Sports Development Transport & Port Investment This is where vision meets opportunity Ministers. Executives. Entrepreneurs. Creatives
GUBA Awards 2023 Categories
Excellence in business Awards/ Business of the Year
Technology and Innovation Award
Creative influencer of the Year
Young Achiever Award
Environmental Sustainability Award
Young Commonwealth Leader
Visual Artist of the Year
Visual Artist of the Year
Personality of the Year
Climate Change Award
Young Achiever Award
Environmental Sustainability Award
GUBA Awards 2025 Nominees
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