//From Passion To Profession
The 2026 season
The awards are a season, not a single night — a series of events from the launch through nationwide voting to the awards ceremony. Dates confirm as we go.
//Milestones
The road to awards night
Media launch
25 June 2026
Official kick-off of the 2026 edition under the theme "From Passion To Profession".
Nominations open
25 June 2026
Creators put their own work forward, across every category.
Nominations close
24 July 2026
Final call for nominations before the shortlist is set.
Nominee announcement
To be announced
The official 2026 shortlist is revealed and the voting drive begins.
SMS voting
July to September 2026
Accessible nationwide public SMS voting decides the 2026 winners.
Creators' workshop
October 2026
Masterclasses on monetisation, brand deals, IP and platform growth.
Awards ceremony
October 2026
Namibia's biggest creator celebration crowns the 2026 winners.
//The four moments
What to expect
Media launch
The official kick-off and reveal of the 2026 theme, "From Passion To Profession".
Nominations & voting
Creators nominate themselves, a shortlist is set, then nationwide public SMS voting decides the winners.
Creators' workshop
Masterclasses on monetisation, brand deals, IP and platform growth — in 2025 it sold out 600+ seats in under an hour.
Awards ceremony
A premium, broadcast ceremony crowning the winners across 24 categories.
Tickets for the workshop and awards night go on sale closer to the events — check back here.
Start with a nomination
The season begins with you. Put yourself forward as a creator.
Nominate yourself