2026 nomination window closed
Nominations have
officially closed.
Thank you to everyone who put forward Nigerians doing serious, measurable and lasting work. The 2026 cycle has now moved into review, research and verification.
What happens now
From nomination to independent assessment.
The Secretariat is reviewing submissions, validating evidence and building the longlist for independent assessment. Public voting does not determine the outcome.
Submissions are checked for eligibility, completeness and alignment with one of the five pillars.
Claims, achievements and measurable outcomes are verified using credible evidence and, where needed, direct candidate information.
Qualified reviewers assess candidates against the published recognition standard and disclose conflicts of interest.
Selected candidates are contacted privately before the public unveiling of the 2026 Liberty Honours class.
Already nominated?
No further action is required unless contacted.
The Secretariat may contact nominees who advance for additional information, evidence or verification. Contact does not itself constitute final selection.
Need to reach the Secretariat?
Use the official awards channel.
For corrections to a nomination already submitted, candidate verification or awards-process enquiries, contact the Secretariat directly.
Frequently asked questions
After nominations close.
No. The public nomination window for the 2026 cycle closed on 30 September 2026.
No. Candidates who advance may be contacted for verification or additional information. A nomination does not guarantee contact or selection.
No. The Liberty Honours is assessed through an evidence-led review process rather than public voting.
No. There is no nomination or selection fee, and honourees are not required to sponsor the Fellowship. Any support through the Liberty Fellows Circle is entirely voluntary and has no influence on recognition.