By Kabuye Ronald
The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA) has officially opened nominations for the 2025 National Quality Awards, inviting the public — especially the business community — to recognize and celebrate outstanding private and government entities delivering exceptional service and innovation.
Nominations opened today, 31st October 2025, and will run until 16th November 2025. To participate, visit the NETA website at https://www.netauganda.com and exercise your right to nominate deserving individuals, organizations, or businesses.
This year’s awards ceremony will be held on 3rd December 2025 at the UMA Multi-Purpose Hall, under the inspiring theme: “Empowering Innovation and Celebrating Excellence.”
We encourages supporters and readers to take part in the nomination process and help Trusted News Uganda secure recognition in the category of Best Online News Platform for Business Content. Your vote not only celebrates quality journalism but also fuels continued innovation and excellence in Uganda’s media landscape.
Nomination Category List*
1. *Support to Traders Agencies*
1. Best Government Agency of the Year
2. Outstanding Regulator of the Year
3. Business Management and Administration Support Agency
4. Banking insurance
5. Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Life Insurance
6. Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Non-Life Insurance
2. *Outstanding Awards of the Year*
1. Outstanding Business Sector of the Year
2. Outstanding Landlord
3. Outstanding Individual Private/Corporate Officer
4. Outstanding Umbrella Organization
5. Outstanding Civil Society Organization (CSO) of the Year
3. *Best Products and Services*
– *Products* (12)
1. Best Paint Company of the Year
2. Best Mattresses and Foams Company of the Year
3. Best Furniture, Wood & Fittings Company of the Year
4. Best Steel Products Company of the Year
5. Best Makeup & Beautification Company of the Year
6. Best Improved Petroleum Product
7. Best Roofing Products of the Year
8. Best Agrochemical
9. Best Dairy Products of the Year
10. Best Bottled Water Company of the Year
11. Best Soda and Soft Drinks Company of the Year
12. Best Beer, Wines, or Spirits of the Year
– *Services* (12)
1. Best Private Collaborative Training Institution of the Year
2. Best Distribution & Transport Company of the Year
3. Best Logistics, Clearing, and Forwarding Company of the Year
4. Best Government Health Services of the Year
5. Best Private Hospitals
6. Best Customer Responsiveness Telecom Services
7. Best Transportation Group
8. Outstanding Innovative Automobile
9. Outstanding Transport System
10. Outstanding Online Payment Systems
11. Best Environmental Services Company
12. Best Supply Chain Management/Logistics Technology Company
4. *Entrepreneur Awards* (9)
1. Best Female Entrepreneur of the Year
2. Best Youth Business Owner (Below 35)
3. Best Male Entrepreneur of the Year
4. Best Startup Founder (Under 2 Years in Business)
5. Most Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year
6. Most Inspiring Hustler / Business Journey
7. Best Business Owner Living with Disability
8. Community Impact Entrepreneur (Giving Back to Society)
9. Lifetime Achievement in Business & Trade
5. *Sector-Specific Awards* (16)
1. Best Fashion / Boutique / Clothing Business
2. Best Mobile Money or Airtime Business (Agent / Digital Finance)
3. Best Restaurant, Cafe, or Local Food Business
4. Best Real Estate or Property Business (Land, Rentals, Agencies)
5. Best Boda Boda / Transport or Delivery Business
6. Best Technology or Digital Services Business (IT, Websites, Apps)
7. Best Events, Entertainment, or Creative Industry Business
8. Best Health & Wellness Business (Pharmacy, Clinic, Beauty & Fitness)
9. Best Agribusiness or Farm Produce Trader
10. Best General Retail Shop or Trading Business
11. Best Wholesale or Distribution Enterprise
12. Best Manufacturing or Made-in-Uganda Production Business
13. Best E-commerce or Online Selling Business
14. Best Family-Owned or Home-Based Business
15. Fastest Growing Business of the Year
16. Best New Business
6. *Special Performance & Value-Based Awards* (10)
1. Best Customer Service Business of the Year
2. Most Trusted Business / Brand (Loved by Customers)
3. Best Digital or Social Media Marketing Business
4. Most Innovative Product or Service of the Year
5. Best Youth-Friendly Employer or Business Opportunity
6. Best Women-Empowering Business
7. Best Community Impact or Charity-Focused Business
8. Best Environmentally Responsible / Green Business
9. Best Financial Discipline & Business Management
10. Best Customer Experience / Customer Care Award
7. *Innovation & Technology Awards* (6)
1. Best Innovation in Product Development
2. Best Use of Technology in Business Operations
3. Best Digital Transformation Initiative
4. Best Startup Incubator or Accelerator
5. Best Tech Startup of the Year
6. Best Financial Technology (FinTech) Company
8. *Leadership & Management Awards* (4)
1. Best Leader in Business
2. Best Manager of the Year
3. Best Leadership Development Program
4. Best Corporate Governance Practices
9. *Customer Experience Awards* (3)
1. Best Customer Service Team
2. Best Customer Experience Initiative
3. Best Use of Feedback for Customer Improvement
10. *Diversity & Inclusion Awards* (3)
1. Best Workplace for Diversity and Inclusion
2. Best Initiative Promoting Gender Equality
3. Best Support for People with Disabilities
11. *Export & International Trade Awards* (3)
1. Best Exporter of the Year
2. Best International Trade Initiative
3. Best Use of Technology in International Trade
12. *Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) Awards* (3)
1. Best Small Business of the Year
2. Best Medium Enterprise of the Year
3. Best Support Service for SMEs
13. *Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards* (3)
1. Best CSR Initiative
2. Best Community Development Project
3. Best Environmental CSR Project
14. *Emerging Talent Awards* (3)
1. Best Young Professional of the Year
2. Best Emerging Leader in Business
3. Best New Talent in the Industry
15. *Support Ecosystem & Partnership Awards* (15)
1. Best SACCO or Savings Group Supporting Entrepreneurs
2. Best Microfinance or Lending Institution for Traders
3. Best Digital Payments or Fintech Service Provider
4. Best Business Training or Mentorship Program
5. Best NGO or Foundation Supporting Small Businesses
6. Best Government Initiative Supporting Traders & SMEs
7. Best Business Association or Chamber of Commerce
8. Best Logistics or Delivery Partner Supporting Traders
9. Best Technology or Software Provider Supporting Businesses
10. Best Media Platform Promoting Entrepreneurs & Traders
11. Best Radio Station Supporting Business & Trade
12. Best TV Station or Business Show Presenter of the Year
13. Best Newspaper
14. Best Social Media Influencer Promoting Ugandan Entrepreneurs
15. Best Business Podcast / Digital Content Creator of the Year
