CST Expo 2026

CST Awards

Namibia in Motion

Winners Announced ‐ 4 September 2026

About the Awards

The CST Awards celebrate the individuals, organisations and initiatives shaping Namibia’s cultural expression, sporting excellence and tourism growth ‐ recognising impact, innovation and national pride across the three sectors that contribute most significantly to Namibia’s social and economic development.

More than an awards programme, the CST Awards foster collaboration, raise industry standards and amplify Namibian excellence. Winners are announced on 4 September 2026 during the closing concert of the CST Expo, celebrating outstanding achievement before a live national audience.

Award Categories

Recognising Excellence Across Three Sectors

Creative Industries

Artist of the Year Public Vote
Creative Production of the Year
Visual Art / Exhibition of the Year
Content Creation of the Year
Music Entertainment / Production of the Year

Sport

Sport Event of the Year
Team of the Year
Sport Personality of the Year Public Vote
Sport Moment / Most Inclusive Sport of the Year
Sport Code of the Year

Tourism

Tourism Destination of the Year
Tourism Service Partner of the Year
Tourism Experience (Town) of the Year
Travel Vlogger of the Year Public Vote
Event Tourism Impact Award

How It Works

Nominations, Voting & Judging

01

Public Nominations

A public call for nominations opens on 1 July 2026. Anyone can nominate ‐ self-nominations and third-party nominations are both accepted. All entries are reviewed by the Organising Committee for eligibility.

02

Shortlisting

An independent panel of sector experts reviews all nominations and establishes a shortlist of finalists per category. Finalists are announced ahead of the Finalists Celebration Night on 1 September.

03

Public Voting & Judging

The public votes for finalists via the Synergy Chatbot. Judges independently assess finalists against category criteria: excellence, impact, innovation, sustainability and audience engagement. Three categories ‐ one per sector ‐ are decided by public vote alone.

04

Winners Announced

Winners are announced on 4 September 2026 during the CST Expo Closing Concert at Hage Geingob Stadium, celebrated before a live audience and broadcast nationally on NTV Afrika.

The Prize

What Winners Receive

Each category winner receives recognition that celebrates excellence and provides tangible support for continued growth within their sector.

N$10,000
Cash Prize per Award
Trophy
Official CST Award Trophy
Media
Exposure across CST, NTV Afrika & partner platforms
Access
Networking, collaborations & development opportunities

Finalists Celebration Night

Recognising Namibia’s Finest

Before the winners are announced, finalists are celebrated at an exclusive evening featuring live performances, curated showcases of their work and industry networking. Sponsors, partners and media engage directly with Namibia’s leading talents and innovators. Each finalist receives an Official Certificate of Recognition and extensive media exposure.

Date
1 September 2026
Venue
National Theatre of Namibia
Broadcast
Live on NTV Afrika

Key Dates

Awards Timeline

1 July
Nominations Open
The public call for nominations launches. Self-nominations and third-party nominations accepted across all 15 categories.
20 July
Nominations Close
All nominations are reviewed by the Organising Committee for eligibility and compliance.
1 August
Finalist Voting Opens
Nominees are announced and public voting for finalists begins via the Synergy Chatbot.
20 August
Voting Closes & Finalists Confirmed
Public voting closes. The judging panel finalises the shortlist across all categories.
1 September
Finalists Celebration Night
Finalists are celebrated and recognised at the National Theatre of Namibia, broadcast live on NTV Afrika.
4 September
Winners Announced
Category winners are announced during the CST Expo Closing Concert at Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek.