Location
Golden Tulip Hotel, Airport Rd
Date & Time
7pm – 10pm, 31st Jan 2026
Awards
More than 15 Awards
Seats
100 People

About this event

The Zanzibar Business Awards 2026 aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators driving economic growth, innovation, and social impact in Zanzibar. The program seeks to inspire excellence, foster healthy competition, and elevate Zanzibar’s business ecosystem locally and internationally.

OBJECTIVES

  1. Recognize and reward business excellence in Zanzibar.
  2. Promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable business practices.
  3. Strengthen the reputation of Zanzibar as a business-friendly and investment-ready destination.
  4. Inspire emerging entrepreneurs through role models and success stories.
  5. Encourage corporate social responsibility and community engagement.

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AWARD CATEGORIES

Blue Economy Business Award

Blue Economy Business Award

Highlighting excellence in marine and ocean-based industries.

Tourism & Hospitality Award

Tourism & Hospitality Award

Showcasing leaders of Zanzibar’s tourism and hospitality.

Women in Business Leadership Award

Women in Business Leadership Award

Empowering and honoring women leading with impact.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Celebrating visionary business leaders under 35.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award

Recognizing businesses making a difference in society and the environment.

Zanzibar Brand of the Year

Zanzibar Brand of the Year

Awarding the most loved and trusted brand in Zanzibar.

Agribusiness & Fisheries Excellence Award

Agribusiness & Fisheries Excellence Award

Honoring innovation and success in agriculture and fisheries.

Export & Trade Excellence Award

Export & Trade Excellence Award

Rewarding businesses expanding Zanzibar to global markets.

Financial Services & Fintech Award

Financial Services & Fintech Award

Celebrating excellence in finance, and digital innovation.

Retail & Customer Service Award

Retail & Customer Service Award

Recognizing outstanding service and retail excellence.

Best Bank Award

Best Bank Award

Honoring the top-performing and customer-focused bank.

Lifetime Achievement in Business

Lifetime Achievement in Business

Celebrating a visionary leader’s lasting contribution to Zanzibar’s economy.

Business of the Year

Business of the Year

Honoring the most outstanding and impactful business in Zanzibar.

Best Small & Medium Enterprise (SME)

Best Small & Medium Enterprise (SME)

Recognizing thriving SMEs driving growth and innovation.

Start-up of the Year

Start-up of the Year

Celebrating bold new ventures shaping the future.

Innovation & Technology Award

Innovation & Technology Award

Rewarding groundbreaking ideas and tech solutions.

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Silver Sponsor

TZS2 Million +
  • Logo on selected promotional materials & banners
  • 1 Premium table of eight (8) at the Event
  • Acknowledgement in opening & closing remarks
  • Quarter-page advert in brochure
  • Business name listed on website & social media mentions

Gold Sponsor

TZS9 Million +
  • Logo on event materials and media coverage
  • 1 Premium table of eight (8) at the events
  • Mention in press releases and advertisements
  • Half-page advert in brochure
  • Social media spotlight
  • Recognition during award ceremony

Platinum Sponsor

TZS20 Million +
  • Title rights: “Zanzibar Business Awards 2025 presented by [Sponsor Name]”
  • 2 Premium tables of eight (8) at the event
  • Logo on all event materials, stage backdrop, and media campaigns
  • Prime exhibition booth at the event
  • Speaking opportunity at Gala
  • Full-page advert in brochure
  • Special social media campaign & press release highlight

Our Sponsors & Partners

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Our Guests

Big Smile

Big Smile

Accountant
John Doe

John Doe

CEO Mitup
Bebe Rexha

Bebe Rexha

WordPress Dev
Mrs Donna

Mrs Donna

Copywriting
Adam Athlee

Adam Athlee

photographer
Mr Dre

Mr Dre

Teacher Aro
Junia Smith

Junia Smith

Design Web
Bella Lind

Bella Lind

Accountant

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