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PMYA @12 | THE STANDARD

Celebrating Impact. Igniting Greatness.

Plateau Man of the Year Awards 2026
Theme: Leadership Beyond Politics: Building a Legacy for Future Generations.

Join us as we honor over a decade of impact, celebrate our golden legacy, and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.
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PMYA 2026 Excellence & Impact Awards Gala

Sunday, 10 January 2027

Red carpet 2:00 PM | Main event 3:00 PM

Usiju World Events Centre, Jos

Nominations close 28 Oct 2026

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12thEdition
500+Awardees Honored
100,000+Online Votes Annually
17LGAs in Verified Voting

A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation & Impact

The Standard for Plateau’s finest

For over a decade, the Plateau Man of the Year Awards (PMYA) has provided a distinguished platform for recognising individuals and institutions whose leadership, service and achievements have made a meaningful difference across Plateau State.
Now in its 12th Edition, PMYA brings into focus contributions across governance, business, education, culture, innovation, community development and humanitarian service.
  • Founded on 27th August 2014
  • Public nominations and free public voting
  • One click, free public voting for everyone
  • Supervised by an independent Advisory Board
About PMYA
Our Structure

The people behind PMYA

Amb. Cletus Akhimien

Founder & CEO, COA Media | Convener, PMYA

A visionary media entrepreneur and development advocate, Amb. Akhimien leads the PMYA with purpose, integrity, and an unwavering focus on celebrating transformative impact.

Organizing Committee

A team of experts in media, event management, communications, public relations, research, and community engagement, ensuring professionalism and excellence at…

Advisory Board

A respected panel drawn from academia, public service, civil society, and the private sector. They provide strategic guidance, safeguard credibility,…

Judging Panel

An independent body of distinguished professionals responsible for evaluating nominations, assessing achievements, and making objective recommendations based on PMYA’s established…
Meet the Full Team
Award categories

Prime awards to celebrate

Thirty-five awards across 17 sectors, from governance and business to arts, media and the people’s choice.

Leadership & Governance

2026 Plateau Man of the Year

The flagship honour of PMYA @12. It recognises the individual whose leadership, integrity and impact best set the standard for Plateau State this year.
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Leadership & Governance

Lifetime Achievement & Legacy Award

A tribute to a lifetime of service. It honours a leader whose long career has left a lasting mark on Plateau State and inspired the generations that follow.
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Faith & Humanitarian Leadership

Golden Impact Award for Service to Humanity

Awarded for outstanding service to humanity, this honour recognises compassion in action and lasting benefit to people in need.
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Business & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur of the Year

Celebrates an entrepreneur who has built a thriving enterprise that creates jobs and inspires others to start.
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Health & Wellness

Healthcare Leadership Excellence Award

Honours healthcare leadership that improves access, quality and trust in health services.
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Community Choice Award

Community Choice Award

The people’s award. The public votes for the Plateau figure they find most inspiring this year.
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The Hallmark of Excellence

Hall of Fame: The Star Category

A decade of Plateau’s finest, celebrating leadership, service and legacy.

Latest honoree

Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda

The Champion of Humanitarian Impact.

As National Chairman of the APC and former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, he has built a public record that connects leadership with practical…

2024

H.E. Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang

The People’s Governor, The Rebuilder of Hope.

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, honoured for people-centred leadership, peace restoration efforts and a bold vision to rebuild and reposition Plateau for inclusive prosperity. His…

2023

Chief Engr. Meshach C. Maichibi

Engineering Progress, Empowering Lives!

A visionary engineer and philanthropist, recognised for outstanding work in infrastructure, innovation, sports development and youth mentorship. His professional excellence and role as a major employer…

Meet All Honorees

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Know someone who sets the standard?

Nominate an individual, organisation or brand for any of the 42 awards. Self-nomination is welcome. Nominations close Saturday, 31 October 2026.

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Nominations close 28 Oct 2026

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Every shortlisted nominee is open for public voting. Vote once per award using your email address.
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Excellence & Impact Awards Gala

A prestigious night of honor, distinction and purpose

A red-carpet celebration of Plateau’s most influential leaders, with cultural pride, impact-driven networking and the unveiling of Eminence Magazine, PMYA Special Edition.
  • Sunday, 10 January 2027
  • Red carpet 2:00 PM | Main event 3:00 PM
  • Usiju World Events Centre, Jos
  • Dress code: Elegant Traditional Attire
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Book your seats for the gala

Choose a table, pay securely with Paystack and receive a QR code and PDF ticket for every seat by email.
Online table payment is being set up. Please call +234 803 661 5288 or visit the COA Media Office to reserve a table in the meantime.
Most exclusive

Platinum Corporate Table

₦750,000

Table of 9 seats

  • Red carpet and priority access
  • Front-row banquet positioning
  • VIP networking with government, business and community leaders
  • Luxury dinner service
  • Enhanced media exposure and brand mentions
  • Photo opportunities with dignitaries
  • Official PMYA merchandise

Gold Corporate Table

₦500,000

Table of 9 seats

  • Red carpet and awards banquet access
  • Proximity to the VIP lounge
  • Premium meal
  • Media photo opportunities
  • PMYA merchandise

Silver Table

₦250,000

Table of 9 seats

  • Red carpet and awards banquet access
  • Back-row seating
  • Light refreshment
Partnerships & sponsorships

Be part of the Standard, Plateau’s golden legacy

Connect your brand with leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, creatives and change-makers across Plateau and Nigeria.
Title Partner₦30 Million
Platinum Partner₦20 Million
Gold Partner₦10 Million
Category Sponsor₦5 Million
Exhibition / Brand Partner₦1,000,000
Media / Strategic PartnerNegotiable (value-in-kind or cash)
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Volunteer

Serve behind the scenes of PMYA @12

  • Hands-on event experience
  • Networking opportunities
  • Certificate of recognition

Volunteer application

Tell us where you would like to serve.

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Donate

Support the Community Impact Fund

Your gift supports youth-led enterprises, NGOs and grassroots projects across Plateau State.

Online donations are being set up. Please call +234 803 661 5288 to give in the meantime.

Give to the Community Impact Fund

Choose an amount in Naira. Payments are handled securely by Paystack.

Online donations are being set up. Please call +234 803 661 5288 to give in the meantime.

Give to the Community Impact Fund

Choose an amount in Naira. Payments are handled securely by Paystack.

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Sponsor PMYA @12

Connect your brand with Plateau’s leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and change-makers. Send a quick enquiry and our Sponsorship Team will follow up.
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Gallery

Moments from our events

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Legacy initiatives

Recognition that keeps giving back

Six initiatives that turn recognition into mentorship, impact and continuity.

PMYA Hall of Fame

A permanent honor roll recognising exceptional individuals and organisations whose achievements continue to shape Plateau State.

PMYA Giving Back Campaign

A collective social impact movement led by awardees, partners and volunteers.

PMYA Impact Forum

An annual leadership and innovation roundtable convening policymakers, entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders.

PMYA Legacy Magazine

The annual flagship publication of PMYA, documenting Plateau’s finest achievers, institutions and impact stories.

PMYA Youth & Women Spotlight

A dedicated platform celebrating emerging leaders, innovators and changemakers, with emphasis on youth and women.

PMYA Community Impact Fund (New Initiative)

Launched as part of the 10th Anniversary milestone, this fund supports youth-led enterprises, NGOs and grassroots development projects.
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News & stories

From the PMYA blog

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Get in touch

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Be part of the movement. Celebrate, serve and make history.

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