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HTC Excellence Awards 2026
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The HTC Excellence Awards is a prestigious annual platform that honours remarkable talent, creativity, and achievement across Kenya's entertainment, media, business, and community sectors. From film and music to modelling, digital content creation, and social impact, the awards shine a spotlight on the people and organisations driving culture, commerce, and community forward. Nominations are open to the public — cast your vote and celebrate the best of Kenya.
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Entertainment Personality
2 nominees
hassan mwakachola zillah
Mohamed Harun
Best Male Gospel Artist
1 nominee
SIR GILBERT OCHIENG'
TV Personality
1 nominee Winner
SALFARAZ ZAHIR
31 votes
Female Model
2 nominees
Synthia hope
Lydia Wanjiru
Founder of the Year
1 nomineeAA
Arnold Andambi
Youth Leader
1 nominee
Shazmeen Kassam
Digital Media Brand of the year
2 nominees Winner
hassan mwakachola zillah
1 votes
East African Report
Best Actor
6 nomineesFD
Frank denis
M
Mr.Felo
VICTOR PABLO THUMBI
Actor
Isaac Juma
Amos Juma
John Ondiek
Best Hype Man/Lady
1 nominee
Clyd Millan
Audio Producer/Sound Engineer
2 nominees Winner
Frankline Sirengo Lion
105 votes
Joe Mburu
Best Radio Presenter
3 nominees Winner
Faith wanga
36 votes
Jane wanjugu mugu
Naomi jepkorir keta
Influencer of the Year
2 nominees
Nellito
Joshua Okello
Male Model
4 nominees Winner
Benjamin Kimanth
15 votes
AUSTINE MAINA VIKETI
Omondi Vincent
Dancun Outa
Female CEO
1 nominee
Lydia Nyawira
People's Choice Award
3 nominees Winner
Talhar Faith Mueni
56 votes
Edna Nguka
Winnie Nana Murithi
Best Actress
4 nominees Winner
Irene Mutheu Lolo
148 votes
Nancy Phelicia
Dalphine Mmboga
Jemimah Onditi
Best MC
2 nominees Winner
More Juice
69 votes
DJ Phyax Kenya
Podcast Host
1 nominee Winner
Mnagangwa Emmerson
41 votes
Best Content Creator
1 nominee
ALICE JEREMY 001(YOUTUBER)
Female Rising Star Model
3 nominees Winner
Tabby Valerian
95 votes
Bancy Wacuka
Lavenda Masinde
Team Leader
1 nominee Winner
George Raphael
241 votes
Humanitarian of the Year
1 nomineeJM
Johny Muli
Best Supporting Actor
2 nominees Winner
James mwendwa
18 votes
Abiud Motari(mr.santu)
Best DJ
1 nominee Winner
DJ COLDER
1 votes
Best Digital Creator
1 nominee
JAYDEN FABIO
Male Rising Star Model
1 nominee
Arnold Andambi
Best Sports Personality
2 nominees Winner
KT
Kaburah Tracy
67 votes
SM
Sophiea mwangi
Best Director
5 nominees Winner
Michael Ayaga Ochieng
240 votes
Shem Thuita Njama
13 votes
Rabin Lucas
jamal onage
JO
Joshua okello
Poet of the Year
6 nominees Winner
George Raphael ochieng
169 votes
Jashon Ombogo
54 votes
JO
Jashon Ombogo Odhiambo
AC
Amimoh creatives
JO
Jashon Ombogo
MIKE SOKO
Best TikTok Creator
1 nominee
MWIKO
Best Modelling Agency
1 nominee
G&S Modeling Agency
Excellence in Community Service
1 nominee Winner
Sheilla Wendy Mwango
1 votes
Best Screenwriter
4 nominees Winner
Elvis Wachira Githae
144 votes
Kevin cameroun
39 votes
Rabin Lucas
Cynthia Nyokabi
Best Comedian
1 nominee
Handsome boy Comedian
Best Photographer
2 nominees Winner
hassan mwakachola zillah
1 votes
Mejasan Sanzulin Wawire
Best Fashion Icon
1 nominee
Gerald Steven
Best College/University
1 nominee
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute
Best Theatre Group
1 nominee
Triple F Studios
Best Actor in a TV Series
1 nominee Winner
SALFARAZ ZAHIR
11 votes
Best Videographer
2 nominees Winner
Michael Ayaga
389 votes
Joshua Njoroge
306 votes
Best Fashion Designer
1 nominee
Shalyn Samba
Best Young Emerging Talent
3 nominees Winner
Vera Friday
172 votes
Joy Gishara
Joshua Okello
Best Spoken Word Artist
3 nominees Winner
Weruh Joseph (Real Weruh)
517 votes
Ian Maasai
Mcoasty Wa Kayole
Best Female Artist
1 nomineeFM
Faith mueni
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