Awards will be conferred in the following categories:

A) PAN-CONTINENTAL AWARDS

1) Manufacturer of the year
2) Best large sized manufacturer
3) Best SME manufacturer
4) Best public corporation engaged in manufacturing
5) Best in local value added
6) Best in employment generation
7) Best in employment rewards
8) Best in factory floor safety
9) Best in gender empowerment
10) Best in technology transfer from abroad
11) Best in technical/professional skills acquisition
12) Best in corporate social responsibility
13) Best manufacturing sector regulatory institution
14) Best manufacturing sector business promotion/facilitation institution
15) Best in financial performance
16) Best in corporate governance
17) Best in product/service delivery
18) Best in product/services marketing and sales
19) Most innovative product
20) Best in the use of technology
21) Best in agro-processed products
22) Best in manufacturing of solid minerals derived products
23) Best in manufacturing of fossil fuels derived products
24) Best in ICT related products
25) Best in light industry
26) Best in heavy industry
27) Best in business support services for African industry
28) Best financier of African industry
29) Best in building in construction
30) Most environmentally friendly manufacturer
31) Best in export to African markets
32) Best in export to markets outside Africa
33) Most pan African reputed manufacturer
34) Most globally reputed African manufacturer
35) Most outstanding Manufacturing sector Entrepreneur
36) Most outstanding manufacturing sector investor
37) Most visionary manufacturing sector entrepreneur
38) Most outstanding manufacturing sector Chief Executive
39) Most outstanding production manager
40) Most outstanding marketer of African made products
41) Best distributor of made in Africa products
42) Best retailer of made in Africa goods
43) Best advocate for patronage of Africa made products

B) SUB-REGIONAL AWARDS

1) Best manufacturer in West Africa
2) Best manufacturer in North Africa
3) Best manufacturer in East Africa
4) Best manufacturer in Southern Africa
5) Best manufacturer in Central Africa