Categories

1. African Banker of the Year:
   Awarded to the outstanding and inspirational manager in the African banking sector
2. African Bank of the Year:
   Awarded to the bank in Africa which has had the biggest impact on customers, shareholders and society
3. African Banking Regulator:
   Awarded to the African regulatory body which has done the most to encourage reform, transparency, growth and stability within its market
4. Finance Minister of the Year:
   Awarded to the African Minister of Finance who has improved the finances and the economy of their country
5. Governor of Central Bank of the Year:
   Awarded to the Central Bank Governor who has best reformed, stabilised and grown their markets
6. Investment Bank of the Year:
   Awarded to the most innovative and best achieving Investment Bank operating in Africa
7. Microfinance Bank of the Year:
   Awarded to the Microfinance lender who has contributed most to reduce poverty in Africa
8. Best Development Bank in Africa:
   Awarded to the best performing Bank in Africa in terms of development support and sustainability
9. Best Issuing House:
   Awarded to the House which has executed the most volume and/or innovative issues in Africa
10. Most Innovative Bank:
    Awarded to the African Bank which has brought the most innovative practices to the industry and/or its own market
11. Deal of the Year:
    Awarded to the biggest and/or most innovative deal of the year in Africa
12. Socially Responsible Bank of the Year:
    Awarded to the African Bank which has shown greatest socially responsible practices
13. Best Global Bank in Africa:
    Awarded to the International Bank which has most positively influenced the African continent
14. Award for Gender Sensitivity:
    Awarded to the African Bank which has shown greatest support to changing gender imbalance
15. Lifetime Achievement Award:
    Awarded to the African Banker who throughout his/her career has done the most to strengthen and promote Banking in Africa
16. Private equity / Investment Fund of the Year
    This award goes to the investment fund or private equity fund which has shown outstanding performance in terms of returns reach and volume
17. Mortgage Bank of the Year
    This award goes to the mortgage bank which has done the most to provide mortgage support and affordable housing loans for more customers