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About the Award

Celebrating global excellence in governance, risk, compliance, fraud & cybercrime prevention — from a first edition in Lagos to a two-continent platform spanning Africa and Europe.

The Initiative

A purposeful journey to raise global standards.

The GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards are a prestigious annual initiative honouring individuals, institutions and corporate entities demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation and commitment across governance, risk, compliance, fraud prevention, cybersecurity and financial-crime prevention.

Founded by Dr. Foluso Amusa, PhD, the initiative held its first edition in Lagos in 2020. It has since expanded to Europe and beyond, and now runs two flagship editions each year — the Africa Edition in Nairobi and the Europe Edition in London. In 2025 a formal Advisory Council was appointed, alongside an independent, international panel of judges.

Milestones

2020
Founded in Lagos, Nigeria
2022+
Expanded across Europe
2025
Advisory Council appointed
2026
Two editions — Nairobi & London
Vision & Mission

Building resilient institutions and ethical leadership.

Vision

To be the premier global platform celebrating excellence and fostering innovation in governance, risk, compliance and financial crime prevention — building resilient institutions and ethical leadership for a safer, transparent and future-ready world.

Mission

To convene cross-sector leaders, innovators, regulators and changemakers to recognise outstanding contributions, ignite critical dialogue and champion actionable solutions — aligned with THE MORGANS' commitment to empower sustainable institutions, safeguard global systems and influence transformational policy and practice.

Objectives

Why these awards matter.

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Promote Regulatory Adherence

Support alignment with local and international GRC and financial-crime standards through credible recognition and benchmarking.

02

Incentivise Ethical Innovation

Highlight cutting-edge approaches addressing digital fraud, cybercrime and cross-border compliance.

03

Foster a Culture of Integrity

Recognise institutions embedding ethical conduct, digital resilience, transparency and governance.

04

Encourage Benchmarking

Facilitate peer learning and alignment through industry-led case studies and best practice.

05

Enhance Public Trust

An international platform demonstrating commitment to compliance, fraud prevention and ethics.

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Two Annual Editions

A virtual Mid-Year Summit and two in-person Awards & Summit editions — accessible, global, multi-sector.

Benefits of Participation

Recognition that works for you.

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Global Prestige

International visibility as leaders in risk, governance and ethical innovation.

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Best Practice

Insight into global standards to improve internal systems.

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Engagement & Retention

Recognition boosts morale and strengthens retention.

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Compliance Culture

Reinforces governance, ethics and proactive alignment.

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Publicity

Cross-industry visibility and media reach across continents.

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Stakeholder Confidence

Builds trust among regulators, investors and customers.