This is a list of all major award shows In Kenya as of 2018. Kenya like other countries has its own awards aimed at motivating and rewarding hard work, excellence or even creativity. Just like the prestigious Oscar, we see on our screens yearly to the famed BET, Emmy, and even the Academy Awards to name just but a few, we also have our own awards which range from the music industry, fashion industry, banking industry and even in the film industry.
Although some of the awards like Kisima, CHAT and East Africa Music Awards had a short life and went under with no signs of being revived, they helped a great deal in recognizing and appreciating great talent. Sponsorship is usually absolutely vital for such awards to run yearly.
Some of the awards which have been around for some time now are The Groove Awards, Kalasha Awards and Xtreem Awards.
Here are some of the major awards which are still up and running each and every year in Kenya.
| Award | Date | Category |
1 | Groove Awards | 23rd June Yearly | Music |
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2 | Riverwood Awards | 12th March Yearly | Film |
3 | Kenya Fashion Awards | 7th October Yearly | Fashion |
4 | Jurist Of The Year Award | 11th December Yearly | Human Rights |
5 | Kenya Photography Awards | 10th June Yearly | Photography |
6 | OLX Soma Awards | 23rd June Yearly | Social Media |
7 | Kalasha Awards | 9th December Yearly | Film |
8 | Agents Choice Awards | 3rd November Yearly | Insurance |
9 | Energy Management Awards | 31st March Yearly | Energy |
10 | Kenya Press Photo Awards | 10th December Yearly | Photography |
11 | The Pension Awards | 10th November Yearly | Pension/Insurance |
12 | Marketing Society Of Kenya Gala Awards | 17th November Yearly | Corporate Marketing |
13 | Kuza Awards | 23rd May Yearly | Broadcasting |
14 | University Student Leaders Awards | 30th May Yearly | Student Leadership |
15 | Sports Personality Of The Year | 17th January Yearly | Sports |
16 | Banking Awards | 11th May Yearly | Banking |
17 | Women In Business Awards | 27th November Yearly | Business |
18 | Bloggers Association Of Kenya Awards | 5th May Yearly | Blogging |
19 | Radio and Television Personality Awards | 24th March Yearly | Media |
20 | Employer Of The Year Award | 19th May Yearly | Corporate Performance |
21 | Pulse Music Video Awards | 7th December Yearly | Entertainment /Video |
22 | Kenya Wedding Industry Awards | 18th June Yearly | Wedding |
23 | Think Business Awards | 5th June Yearly | Insurance |
24 | Kenya Real Estate Awards | 10th December Yearly | Real Estate |
25 | Connected ICT Innovation Awards | 7th September Yearly | ICT |
26 | Public Relations Society Of Kenya Awards | 17th November Yearly | Public Relations |
27 | Outstanding Police Service Awards | 5th May Yearly | Kenya Police |
28 | NGO Kenya Awards | 8th December Yearly | NGO |
29 | Mask Prize | 26th May Yearly | Creativity & Innovation |
30 | Maktaba Awards | 28th September Yearly | Library |
31 | Energy Management Awards | 31st March Yearly | Corporate Performance |
32 | Xtreem Awards Kenya | 17th December Yearly | Entertainment |
33 | Mdundo Music Awards | 17th February Yearly | Music |
34 | Kenya Afro Hair Awards | 1st December Yearly | Beauty |
35 | Kenya Hair & Beauty Awards | 31st March Yearly | Beauty |
36 | Investment Awards | 17th November Yearly | Finance |
37 | Mashujaa Awards | 20th October Yearly | Leadership, Entertainment |
38 | Jumia Kenya Travel Awards | 1st February Yearly | Travel |
ALSO READ: Full List Of 2017 Groove Awards Winners