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By Christine Onwuachumba
CityMag News has announced plans to host the 2026 edition of its annual CityMag Awards, an event aimed at recognising excellence across business, healthcare, media, entertainment, and community leadership.
The organisers said the awards ceremony will be held on 30 May 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together professionals, entrepreneurs, and organisations for an evening of recognition, networking, and industry engagement. The event will feature a red-carpet reception followed by the main awards ceremony and media coverage across CityMag platforms.
Founder of CityMag News, Dr Debby Goodnews Silas, said the initiative was designed to celebrate individuals and institutions making meaningful contributions to society. She noted that the awards highlight “people who work hard every day to build businesses, serve communities and inspire others,” while also creating a platform for visibility and collaboration across industries.
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Award categories for this year include Best Small Business, Best Entrepreneur, Best Fashion Designer, Best Makeup Artist, Best Hair Stylist, Best Content Creator, Best Community Influencer, Best Music Artist, and several healthcare-focused honours such as Best Doctor in the Community, Outstanding Nurse of the Year, and Best Caregiver. Organisers added that nominations are now open, with additional categories expected as submissions continue.
The awards are part of the broader Debby Classique media ecosystem, a multi-platform enterprise established in 2009 to promote African excellence in fashion, film, music, and storytelling. Through outlets such as CityMag Newspaper, CityMag News24, and other affiliated publications, the platform has expanded into content production, talent development, and recognition initiatives, including the CityMag and D’CEM Awards.
Meanwhile, the founder has also raised concerns over what she described as a growing erosion of trust and privacy in the digital age. Speaking on the impact of social media culture, she warned that the pursuit of attention has led to a decline in personal integrity and respect for confidentiality.
According to her, “people are more concerned about being noticed than being honourable,” stressing that the ease of sharing information online has normalised the exposure of private matters. She urged individuals to exercise discretion, noting that trust remains a critical component of personal and professional relationships.
