Checkers Custard, BATN Foundation, WhirlSpot Media, 21 others named outstanding organisations at 3rd MediaConsortium Conference
By Amechi Obiakpu
A total of twenty-four organisations and individuals emerged winners at the 3rd edition of MediaConsortium Conference and Award held on Thursday September 18, 2025 at Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Alausa, Ikeja.
They were named outstanding organisations for their contribution and impact in the field they operation. Among them were WhrlSpot Media, Bet9ja Foundation and SBI Media Ltd.
The award ceremony was preceded by an enlightening summit which focused on the theme: Defining Value in the Modern Marketplace: Beyond Price, Experience and ethics with the keynote address delivered by Femi Opadere, Head, Digital Media, Glo.
Celebrating the brands, agencies, and individuals who have exemplified excellence and successfully delivered outstanding value. The consumer goods sector was well-represented, with Checkers Custard named Outstanding Custard Brand of 2025 and Golden Penny Semovita taking home the Consumer Brand of the Year 2025 award. Culinary excellence was further celebrated as Ajinomoto was crowned Outstanding Culinary Brand of The Year 2025. In the beverage category, Amstel Malta was recognised as the Malt Drink of the Year 2025. Demonstrating innovation in the homecare segment, SoKlin received double honours as the Innovative Detergent Brand of the Year 2025 and for its Smart Liquid, which won Innovation of the Year in the Detergent Category. A special commendation for delivering tangible consumer benefits went to WideScope International Logistics Limited for Creating Real Value for Consumers.
Commitment to social responsibility was also celebrated, with BATN Foundation receiving the Social Impact Award of 2025 and Bet9ja Foundation earning the CSR Award of 2025.
Broader corporate excellence was also spotlighted, with Iron Resources named Outstanding Company of the Year 2025. In the financial sector, ALAT was recognised as the Outstanding Digital Bank of the Year 2025.
The agency and professional categories saw a wide array of talent recognised. SBI Media Ltd was awarded Innovative Media Agency of the Year, while SOULCOMMS PR was named Outstanding Public Relations Agency of the Year 2025.
Specialist firms also received accolades, with P+ Measurement Services celebrated as the Innovative Public Relations Measurement Agency of the Year 2025 and CI Public Relations Consulting Limited honoured as the Outstanding firm in Crisis/Strategic Communication. The future of the industry was also in the spotlight, as Seedar Group won Innovative Young Public Relations Agency of the Year 2025 and WhirlSpot Media was recognised for its Outstanding Contribution To Startups.
Individual excellence was lauded across the marketing and media landscape. Rotimi Bankole won Outstanding Media Personality of the Year 2025, while Melvin Udosen was named Outstanding Media Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. In journalism, Azeez Disu was crowned Brand Journalist of the Year 2025, and Afolabi Idowu was recognised as the BJAN Personality of The Year 2025. In marketing leadership, Ilyas Kazeem was awarded Marketing Director of the Year (Food Division), and Roseline Abaraonye won Marketing Director of the Year 2025 (Cosmetics). The rising stars were not overlooked, with Onoriode Akusu celebrated as the Fast-Rising PR Practitioner of the Year.
The MediaConsortium Conference and Awards is an annual event dedicated to fostering knowledge exchange, celebrating industry excellence, and inspiring the future of marketing, media, and communications in Nigeria. It brings together industry leaders, brand custodians, and innovators to discuss pressing issues and recognise outstanding contributions to the marketplace.
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