Celebrating global excellence in governance, risk, compliance, fraud & cybercrime prevention — from six founding editions in Lagos to a single annual global flagship, hosted for the first time outside Nigeria in Nairobi, Kenya.
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, running six consecutive editions there and building the community, the award pillars and the standards that define it. In 2025 a formal Advisory Council was appointed, alongside an independent, international panel of judges.
In 2026, the platform enters a new chapter. The 7th Annual GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Global Awards & Summit is hosted in Nairobi, Kenya — the first host city outside Nigeria, and the point at which the platform becomes a single annual global flagship. Africa is its permanent home; the host city rotates each year.
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.
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.
Scoring every shortlisted nominee against published, sector-specific criteria — without conflict, bias or visibility of other judges' scores.
Support alignment with local and international GRC and financial-crime standards through credible recognition and benchmarking.
Highlight cutting-edge approaches addressing digital fraud, cybercrime and cross-border compliance.
Recognise institutions embedding ethical conduct, digital resilience, transparency and governance.
Facilitate peer learning and alignment through industry-led case studies and best practice.
An international platform demonstrating commitment to compliance, fraud prevention and ethics.
A virtual Mid-Year Summit and one flagship in-person Awards & Summit — accessible, global, multi-sector.
International visibility as leaders in risk, governance and ethical innovation.
Insight into global standards to improve internal systems.
Recognition boosts morale and strengthens retention.
Reinforces governance, ethics and proactive alignment.
Cross-industry visibility and media reach across continents.
Builds trust among regulators, investors and customers.
We welcome firms, regulatory bodies, academic institutions, RegTech companies and consultants.