By Taiye Olayemi
The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) says its 2025 Annual Awards for impact investing will spotlight individuals and organisations driving social and environmental progress through innovative investment models.
Ms Etemore Glover, Chief Executive Officer of IIF in a statement on Saturday, said the initiative had become a key platform for showcasing leaders who prove that entrepreneurship and finance could deliver both profit and positive change.
Glover said the 7th edition of the awards would be presented on Nov. 6 at the foundation’s Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Lagos.
She said, “Over the years, these awards have spotlighted pioneers who demonstrate that capital can and must deliver more than financial returns.
“By recognising these leaders, we aim to inspire others to embed impact into their business and investment strategies and strengthen Nigeria’s journey toward becoming a thriving impact economy.”
According to her, nominations for the 2025 edition were open to Nigerian and West African changemakers until Sept. 30.
She said, “Nominations are open to individuals and organisations across Nigeria and West Africa that can demonstrate measurable impact and a commitment to advancing inclusive, sustainable growth.
“Interested nominees should visit the IIF Awards website to review eligibility criteria and submit entries by September 30, 2025.”
Glover said since inception, the IIF Annual Awards had celebrated bold visionaries, innovative enterprises, and resilient changemakers working across diverse sectors like: healthcare, education, agriculture, gender inclusion, and financial services.
She noted that the 2024 awardees included Alitheia Capital Management, FAMASI Africa, and the Centre for Legal Support and Inmates Rehabilitation (CELSIR), all of whom were making tangible contributions to social progress.
“IIF remains committed to eliminating barriers to impact investing by building an effective ecosystem that nurtures investment pipelines, unlocks private capital, and fosters sustainable impact,” she said.
