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The Human Heroes Awards Dinner will be held at the Glitz Event Centre, Lagos, honoring exceptional leaders and institutions whose influence reflects the power of empathy, integrity, and human-centred leadership.
Hosted as part of the third edition of the Visionary Leadership Conference (VLC), themed “Human-Centred Leadership: Transforming Talent, Building Economies in Complex Contexts,” the event brings together visionary thinkers, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. This year’s conference spans three impactful days of keynote sessions, masterclasses, and communities of practice, culminating in the Human Heroes Awards Dinner, an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding leadership, genuine compassion, and lasting impact.
“This year, we are making a bold call to leaders across Africa and the globe: it is time to lead with intentionality and put people at the heart of our decisions,” says Debola Deji-Kurunmi (DDK), Convener of VLC and Founder of IMMERSE Coaching Company. “Think about the enormous power you hold in creating what is another life for people as leaders. How industries, how nations can experience possibilities that did not exist before.”
Anchored in this vision, the Human Heroes Awards were created. This year’s awardees have been carefully selected across eleven categories, spotlighting both individuals and institutions who exemplify human-centered, values-driven leadership:
Exemplary Leader Award – recognizing integrity-driven leadership that inspires trust and excellence.
Legacy Leader Award , honoring those whose purpose and influence transcend generations.
Empathy in Action Award – celebrating leaders who turn compassion into culture.
Culture Architect Award,recognizing leaders who design and sustain thriving organizational cultures.
Voice of Equity Award , honoring advocates for inclusion, representation, and justice.
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Talent Multiplier Award , celebrating leaders who nurture growth and multiply potential.
Chief Sponsor Award, recognizing leaders who use their influence to open doors for others.
Wellbeing Champion Award, honoring leaders who prioritize wholeness and psychological safety.
Inclusive Innovator Award , celebrating leaders who turn diversity into a catalyst for innovation.
Human-Centred Institution Award – celebrating organizations that integrate empathy and purpose into performance.
Resilient Institution Award, recognizing institutions that transform adversity into innovation.
Beyond the applause of one evening, the Human Heroes Awards tell the stories of leaders and institutions reshaping the future of leadership across Africa. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Day Three of VLC 2025, 25th October, during the Human Heroes Awards Gala Dinner. It will be an evening of inspiration, recognition, and networking, where these trailblazers will be celebrated alongside the distinguished teams and institutions that make their leadership possible. For more information on VLC 2025 and the Human Heroes Awards, including tickets, partnerships, and ways to join us in celebrating these extraordinary leaders, please visit the VLC 2025 website: (httpsvisionaryleadershipconferencecom/awards/
