Award Categories

SABQA Award Categories

Celebrating excellence across every pillar of the Southern African economy — from food production to aviation, education to energy.

239+Award Categories
23Industry Sectors
14SADC Countries
2026Awards Edition
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Fortified Wheat Flour Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Food & Beverage Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Food & Tea Spices Manufacturing (Natural & Flavored) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Natural Food Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Noodles Brand Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Dairy Processing Company (Flavored Yoghurt, Cheese, Long Lasting Milk, Powder Milk) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Meat Processing Company (Sausages Brands, Minced Meat Brands) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Snack Manufacturing (Natural Snacks & Fortified Snacks) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Confectionery Manufacturing Company (Bread, Biscuits and Cakes) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Most Preferred Beverage Manufacturing (Natural Fruit Juice, Soft Drink, Energy Drink, Kombucha, Sparkling Water, Vitamin Water, Mineral Water) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Fine Dining Restaurant / Café Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Training & Education Institution Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Private Innovative University Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Private University Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Private Medical University Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Private Islamic University Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Private Entrepreneur University Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Public University Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Chartered University Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Chartered Institute Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Information Technology Institute Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Private Medical Training Institute Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best International School Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Private Secondary School Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Science & Technology Private Secondary School Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Daycare & Kindergarten School Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Innovative Real Estates & Property Investments Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Cement Manufacturing Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Real Estate Development Company (Land Sale, Property Management) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Steel & Rolling Company (TMX Bars, Wire Mesh, Wire Rods, Roofing Manufacturing) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Manufacturer of Stainless Steel Water Tanks Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Manufacturer of Steel Water Tanks Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Manufacturer of Water Tanks Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Tile Manufacturing Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Manufacturer of Paint & Varnish Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Roofing Nails & Wire Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Quality Excellence in Engineering Solutions (SMEs) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Emerging Warehousing Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Supply Chain Innovation (Online Stores) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Supply Chain Sustainability Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Automotive Company (Tyre Manufacturers, Distributors, Spares Parts, Car Bonds) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Logistics Services Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Off Road Motorcycle Brand Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Two & Three Wheeler Motorcycle Brands & Spare Parts Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Transportation Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Express Cargo Service Provider of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Supply Chain Packaging Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Supply Chain Solution Provider of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Passenger Road Transportation Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Reliable Goods Transportation (Sea Cargo) Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Reliable Goods Transportation (Flight Cargo) Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Reliable Goods Transportation (Road) Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Voice Process / Voice Quality Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Telecom Service Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Fastest Growing Multi-Satellite Operational Award Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Broadcasting and Cable Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Fibre Cable Internet Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Interactive TV Technology Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Technology Innovation Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Most Efficient Set Top Box (STB) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Digital TV Solution Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Healthcare Service Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Patient Care & Service Hospital Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Natural Health Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Multi-Specialty Hospital Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Consumer Protection (Patient Safety) in Healthcare Sector Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Eye Care Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Dental Care Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Pharmaceutical Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Personal Care Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Hair & Skincare Manufacturing Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Washing Detergents Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Creative and Innovative Consumer Banking Product / Service of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Bank Offering the Best Friendly and Tranquil Loan Services Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Bank with the Swiftest Customer Service Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Agent Banking App Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Innovative Risk Financing Solution Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Financial Institution Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best SMEs Fintech Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Innovative Online Remittance App Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Online Microfinance App Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Payment Management Solution App Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Convenient and Accessible Bank Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award in Finance and Banking (Banks and Microfinance) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Commercial Bank Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Islamic Finance Bank Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Microfinance on Women Empowerment Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Agri-Business Support Bank Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Spread and Interregional Accessible Insurance Service Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Reliable Medical Insurance Service Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Reliable General Insurance Service Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Reliable Life Insurance Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Health Scheme Service Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Convenient and Accessible Petrol Station of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Oil Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best LPG Supply Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Automobile Lubricants Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Innovative Oil Station Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Energy and Power Distributor Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer & Supplier of Industrial & Domestic Electrical Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Supplier of Electrical Appliances Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Solar Powered Solution Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Green Energy Project Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Water & Energy Innovations Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Serene and Attractive Tourist / Family Destination Resort / Hotel Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Aesthetic & Quality Restaurant with Delicious Meals Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Trusted Tour Operating Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Fine Dining Restaurant / Café Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Travel Management Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best End-to-End Customer Service / Solution Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Customer Service Nominate
  • Supply Chain Customer Service Award Nominate
  • Excellence Award for Best Retail Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Customer Loyalty Program Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Loyalty Team of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Customer Centric Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best In Print Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Customer Loyalty Program Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Customer Experience – Sector Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award in Finance and Banking (Banks and Microfinance) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Air Transport Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best IT / Technology Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Leisure & Hospitality Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Café Restaurant Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Fine Dining Restaurant Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Security Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Trusted and Equipped Security Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best CCTV & HVAC Installation Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Industrial & Home Security System Distributors Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Food Product Manufacturing Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Consumer-Friendly Brands of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best FMCG Manufacturing Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Manufacturer of Personal Care Products (Large Scale & SMEs) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Manufacturer of Hair & Skincare Products (Hair Care, Spray Brand, Kids Skin Care Brand) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Disposable Diaper Brand Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Fabric Softener & Conditioner Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Manufacturer of Home Care Brands (Cleaning & Washing Detergent) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Hair Brand Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Detergent and Soap Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Baby Products Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Convenient & Reliable Preferred Airline Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Aviation Sustainability & Environment Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Aviation Professional Training Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Airport Hospitality Provider Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Aviation Sustainability (Commercial Aviation) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Aircraft Management Service Provider of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Air Charter Service Provider of the Year (Passenger) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Health & Safety Initiative of the Year (Business Aviation) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Airport Operator of the Year (Medium Size Airport) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Airport Operator of the Year (Small Airport) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Air Cargo Service Provider of the Year (Non-Commercial Airline) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Logistics / Courier Provider of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Fleet Management Solution Provider of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Outstanding Contribution to the Air Cargo Sector Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Airfreight Forwarder of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Outstanding Technology Product or Service Award (Cargo Industry) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Air Cargo Pharma Service of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Air Cargo Handling Systems Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Aircraft Leasing Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Exploration Project Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Mineral Exploration Project Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Renewable Energy Project Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Business Innovation Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Environmental Leadership Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Supply Chain Sustainability Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award in Branding and Marketing Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Paper & Plastic Packaging Manufacturing Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Technology Innovations Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer & Suppliers of Agricultural Inputs and Farm Innovations Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Retail Veterinary Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Veterinary Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Innovative & Environment Management Practices (Water & Sewage) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Innovative & Environment Management (Cleaning & Garbage Collection) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Safety & Environmental Sustainability Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Furniture & Fitting Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Foam Products Manufacturing Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best-In-Class Manufacturing – Sector Wise Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best CSR Practice Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Printing, Branding & Publishing Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Planning, Processes and Systems Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Science & Innovative Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Fastest Growing Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Application / Software Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Business Consultancy Services Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Chemical Company of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Best Organic Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Electrical Retail Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Vehicle Leasing & Rental Service of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Distributor of Building and Construction Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Agri-Business Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Manufacturer of Scholastic Materials (Ball Point Pens, Rulers, Markers) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Clothing and Footwear Retail Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Innovative Irrigation Service Providers Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Manufacturer of Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Premium Car Rental Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Breeders & Producers of Hybrid Seeds Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Auctioneering Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Audit, Tax and Advisory Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Swimming Pool Construction, Maintenance and Equipment Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Producer of Copper Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Dealer of Luxury Cars Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Supplier of Gases & Welding Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Marketing and Advertising Agency Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Supplier of Material Handling Machinery Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Distributor of Baking Ingredients Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Drip Irrigation Pipes Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Most Preferred Supermarket Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of PP Woven Packaging Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Manufacturer of Work Wear Products Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading Manufacturer of Concrete Pipes and Precast Concrete Pipes Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Creative and Convenient Digital Advertising Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Convenient and Trustworthy Ecommerce Platform Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Leading ICT Solutions Provider of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Professional Corporate and Ceremony Emcee (Female & Male) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Promising Business Leader in Africa Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Africa's Best Impactful & Innovative Business Leader of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for Africa's Best Impactful & Innovative Corporate Leader of the Year Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Engaging and Impactful Business Brand Influencer (Male and Female) Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Male Wear Fashion Designer Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Female Wear Fashion Designer Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Preferred Ceremony and Corporate Photographer Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Creative Event Décor & Setup Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Creative Décor Company Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Quality Finishing Materials (Ceramics) Suppliers Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Quality Furniture & Fitting Suppliers Nominate
  • Quality Excellence Award for the Best Quality, Trusted & Creative Suppliers for Interior Designing Products Nominate
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