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    2022 SOMALI BUSINESS AWARDS, Nominations are still open

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    to Nominate go to Somali Business Awards website 

    16th issue of Somali Magazine is out today

    About SOBA Awards

    The Somali Business Awards 2022 Acknowledges the Outstanding Businesses – providing an exceptional customer service experience” The Somali Business Awards is the most comprehensive business awards program covering a wide variety of industry categories. The categories in each region vary in order to recognize the industries in the specific business community.

    The Somali Business Awards are an initiative to recognize emerging enterprises and their contributions to the Somali economy. SOBA aspires to inspire and support local firms to promote Somalia and exhibit its products and services abroad, in keeping with the Government’s objective to developing home-grown businesses.

    To encourage firms to expand beyond their borders, these prizes will be given to local businesses that excel in numerous fields. This means that firms are evaluated not just on their bottom lines, but also on their ability to anticipate the needs of the organization and the economic sector in which they operate. A company that can adapt its operational methods to address environmental issues, and In the process of increasing its earnings, it will stand out.

    Local enterprises who export their products and/or services will be given special consideration, as their operations promote Somalia as a global centre of commercial excellence.

    Our second annual Somalia Business Awards will be held on (November 10, 2022) After the public has nominated, our judges will make a selection of the shortlisted companies, which we will disclose publicly through media (TVs, radios, and social media). Nominations will be accepted on our website, www.sobaawards.com.

    Following the announcement of the shortlisted companies, the second phase will begin, which will involve the public voting for the finest companies on our website, www.sobaawards.com.

    In 2021 after over 300 thousand people made their chose for the Somali’s Best companies of 2021, 26 companies have been awarded into different category.

    These awards are also divided into 28 categories for businesses, with the goal of recognizing the accomplishments of rising small-medium firms, including start-ups, as well as established businesses on an equal playing field. At its core, SOBA recognizes the critical role that local businesses play in the development of our country, regardless of their income level.

    Award Categories

    The Somali Business Awards is the most comprehensive business awards program covering a wide variety of industry categories. The categories in each region vary in order to recognize the industries in the specific business community.

    1. The Best Telecommunication Company of the year
    2. The Best Foam Factory Company of the year
    3. The Best Digital marketing Company of the year
    4. The Best Hotel of the year
    5. The Best Supermarket of the year
    6. The Best School of the year
    7. The Best Agro-Business Company of the year
    8. The Best Entertainment & Fitness Center of the year
    9. The Best Travel and Tourism Agency of the year
    10. The Best University of the year
    11. The Best Bank of the year
    12. The Best Printing Company of the year
    13. The Best Radio of the year
    14. The Best Real Estate Company of the year
    15. The Best Pharmacy & Clinic of the year
    16. The Best E-commerce Company of the year
    17. The Best Hospital of the year
    18. The Best TV Cable of the year
    19. The Best Airline Company of the year
    20. The Best Motor Company of the year
    21. The Best General Trading Company of the year
    22. The Best Electronic Company of the year
    23. The Best Construction Company of the year
    24. The Best Petroleum Company of the year
    25. The Best Logistics Company of the year
    26. The Best Internet Service Provider of the year
    27. The Best Money Transfer of the year
    28. The Best Entrepreneur of the year
    29. The Best SME of the year
    30. The Best coffee shop and restaurants of the year 

     

     

    The Somali Business Awards aim to pay tribute to and reward the local community’s best businesses.
    It also aims to develop and strengthen the bonds between businesses and the community
    thereby improving the standards of local business.

    Somali Business Awards were created to promote excellence and stimulate positive competition by highlighting the accomplishments of excellent businesses, with the following fundamental objectives:

     

    • To celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of local businesses that have contributed to the development of the community;
    • To acknowledge the role and contributions of exceptional businesses to the nation and the economy;
    • To celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of local businesses that have contributed to the development of the community;
    • To acknowledge the role and contributions of exceptional businesses to the nation and the economy;
    • To encourage local businesses to market Somalia;
    • To motivate and inspire homegrown businesses to aim for excellence in their products and services.

     


    When do Nominations Open 2022?

    The first phase of Nomination started on 1st September 2022 public will have the opportunity to nominate their favorite businesses Companies in a selected category. Customers are able to nominate a business by:

    • Visiting the Somali Business Awards website.
    • Submitting coupons provided in one of our local Media Partner.
    • Submitting coupons located at their favorite business’ premises

     


    When do Nominations Close?

    The Somali Business Awards will announce when Nominations close for a specific region. Nominations will be accepted up until the Nominations 30th September 2022.


    How are Finalists Selected?

    Finalists are selected based on the number of online and printed nominations they receive in their specific category, the Winner businesses will be selected.

    Finalist businesses will be notified of their selection by the Somali Business Awards by email or telephone. Finalists will received a Finalist Pack that includes an Invitation to the Somali Business Awards Gala Presentation Evening, a Certificate, the Judging Criteria and General Information about the Awards.

    When are finalists announced?

    The finalists of each category will be announced by one of our Media Partners.

    When are Winners Announced?

    The winners are announced at the prestigious Somali Business Awards Gala Presentation Evening attended by local business people, sponsors and dignitaries. Tickets are only available to finalists and sponsors.

    Our Official Partners

     

     

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