Featured nominee
Hon. Otto Edward Makmot
Legal & Parliamentary Leadership
Member of Parliament and Canadian Barrister & Solicitor, with experience in parliamentary leadership, legal practice and mediation.
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The inaugural edition • 2027
Recognising Leadership.
Accelerating Transformation.
A prestigious multi-sector awards platform honouring outstanding leaders, innovators and institutions driving social and economic transformation across Uganda, Africa and beyond.
About the platform
Celebrating those who move communities forward.
Wang Ooh Awards recognises individuals, institutions and initiatives whose leadership, creativity and service contribute to meaningful change. We celebrate excellence across sectors while shining a light on the people and ideas shaping a stronger future.
From culture and creative industries to public service, education, healthcare, enterprise and environmental action, the awards provide a platform for achievement and inspiration.
Recognise excellence
Inspire innovation
Promote positive impact
Accelerate transformation
Celebrating excellence across sectors
Our Award Categories
Recognising outstanding contributions in the sectors that shape society, opportunity and sustainable development.
Education
Leadership, learning and skills development
Healthcare
Service, innovation and health outcomes
Poverty Alleviation
Inclusive growth and community empowerment
Farming & Agriculture
Agribusiness and food systems
Hospitality & Tourism
Tourism, service and destination development
Broadcasting & Media
Journalism, broadcasting and communication
Trade & Investment
Enterprise, commerce and investment
Environment & Climate Action
Conservation and climate solutions
Peace & Security
Peacebuilding and human rights
Music, Culture & Creative Industry
Arts, heritage and creative enterprise
Leadership worth recognising
Featured Nominees
Profiles presented for independent awards consideration. Their appearance here does not imply selection as a winner or endorsement by the awards committee.
Featured nominee
Hon. Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo
Judicial Leadership & Access to Justice
Chief Justice Emeritus of Uganda, recognised in the supplied profile for judicial leadership, justice-sector reforms and access to justice.
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Featured nominee
Dr. Olara A. Otunnu
Diplomacy, Peace & International Leadership
Former Uganda Permanent Representative to the United Nations and former President of the Uganda People's Congress.
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Your contribution deserves recognition
Know a transformational leader?
Nominate an individual, institution or initiative making a meaningful difference in society and the economy. Help us celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation of change-makers.
Nomination deadline31 March 2027
Awards ceremonyJuly 2027
LocationKampala, Uganda
Culture • Heritage • Creative leadership
Honouring identity. Celebrating impact.
Our commitment to culture, heritage, music and creative leadership recognises the people and institutions preserving identity, nurturing talent and building opportunities through the arts.
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