SERAS Awards Announce Entries For 19th Edition

Organisers of the SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards have announced the official call for entries for the 19th edition of Africa’s most prestigious sustainability and corporate social responsibility recognition platform.

According to the organisers, the award, known as The SERAS, has spotlighted the boldest change makers, the most innovative ideas and the most committed organisations shaping Africa’s sustainable future for nearly two decades.

The theme for the 2025 edition is, “Sustainability 2.0: Innovating for Impact and Inclusive Growth.”

Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, executive director at TruCSR and chairperson of The SERAS local organising committee, Mrs Mary Ephraim-Egbas, said: “As The SERAS celebrates its 19th anniversary, we’re not just marking time—we’re marking impact. Over 18 editions, we have catalysed a new way of thinking about corporate responsibility, inspired companies to act boldly, and helped align Africa’s private and public sectors with global ESG imperatives. This is the award that sets the bar.”

Also, the organisers disclosed in a statement: “With over 5,367 organisations from 27 African countries having participated since inception, The SERAS continues to recognise excellence across a broad range of categories that reflect today’s most pressing development issues. These include areas such as circular economy, climate action, environmental stewardship, water and sanitation, stakeholder engagement, gender equality and women empowerment, food security, financial inclusion, education intervention, health and wellbeing, workplace practices, poverty reduction, innovation, rural population integration, and supply chain management. Additionally, the awards will honour excellence in partnership building, infrastructure development, transparency and reporting, and recognise standout performance by not-for-profits, social enterprises, and through media excellence in sustainability reporting across electronic, print, and online platforms. The highest distinction remains the Most Responsible Organisation in Africa—a title earned in 2024 by Zenith Bank, which led a competitive field including NNPC Foundation, AbInBev, and Naspers & Prosus, who placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively among 267 entries.”