I’m honored to announce NPG 2022 Award recipients who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership.  This award recognizes leaders whose  exceptional leadership, service and a passion for the development of Africa,  trailblazing work, and visionary inputs impacts the ongoing drive to shape the foundation of Africans in- diaspora. We introduced this award in 2021 to demonstrate our commitment to stay in tune with our professional community and help showcase the  achievements of Africans in the diaspora and their contributions. Please join me in congratulating our award recipients, whose contributions help us continue to build a great community that inspires younger generations and the global world. Their achievements and accomplishments  inspire us all.
Kayode Anifowose
President/Founder

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to exemplary Africans in Diaspora in recognition of exceptional leadership, service and a passion for the development and advancement of Africans. Through their actions and contributions, the recipients have been benevolent towards the causes for Africa. In their respective communities, accomplishments that are truly extraordinary, widely recognized as such, and of positive and lasting quality.

Dr. Akintoye Akindele

Founder & Chairman of Platform Capital

Lifetime Achievement Award

TRAILBLAZER AWARD

The Trailblazer Award is presented to leaders and entrepreneurs in recognition of their commitment and sacrifice, who have demonstrated a visionary track record for excellence and innovation. An ambitious leader who is building and sustaining successful and dynamic business on a transformational journey, they have made great contributions to the communities for many years and have reaffirmed through their perseverance and dedication.

Helen Adeosun

CEO and Founder of CareAcademy

Trailblazer Award

Lanre Ajakaiye

Chief Development Officer, United Way

Trailblazer Award

VISIONARY AWARD

The Visionary Award honors leaders whose trailblazing work impacts the ongoing drive to shape the foundation of Africans and create a sense of belonging within our community for African in diaspora. This award also seeks to recognize the commitment, support, and visionary input that continues to shape NPG goals and strategy.

Ngozi Nnaji, MS

Founder / Managing Partner, Ako Insurance Consulting, LLC

Visionary Award

Tomisi Kikama

AVP and Manager of Global Retail Market Training and Knowledge Management at Liberty Mutual Insurance

Visionary Award

IMPACT AWARD

The Impact Award honors leaders whose commitment, sacrifice and advocacy work drives positive impacts in our community The award recognizes work that presents innovative ideas and contribution to knowledge that has proved influential and impactful in our community.

Dr. Temitope Omotayo

Co-Founder of Wazobia Global Network

Impact Award

Oye Owolewa

US Representative
U.S. House of Representatives

Impact Award

Dr. Anne Osula

Dr. Anne Osula is founder and CEO of Kiddies Corner Creche and Preschool

Impact Award

Dr. Akintoye Akindele

Founder & Chairman of Platform Capital

Lifetime Achievement Award

Helen Adeosun

CEO and Founder of CareAcademy

Trailblazer Award

Lanre Ajakaiye

Chief Development Officer, United Way

Trailblazer Award

Ngozi Nnaji, MS

Founder / Managing Partner, Ako Insurance Consulting, LLC

Visionary Award

Tomisi Kikama

AVP and Manager of Global Retail Market Training and Knowledge Management at Liberty Mutual Insurance

Visionary Award

Dr. Temitope Omotayo

Co-Founder of Wazobia Global Network

Impact Award

Dr. Anne Osula

Dr. Anne Osula is founder and CEO of Kiddies Corner Creche and Preschool

Impact Award

Oye Owolewa

US Representative
U.S. House of Representatives

Impact Award