The 2026 Marketing Edge Awards has recognised excellence in strategic communications with the presentation of the Outstanding Strategic Communications Personality of the Year award to Ugochukwu Uwajeh.
The recognition honours Uwajeh’s contribution to strategic communications and public relations, as well as his leadership in developing communications strategies that help organisations strengthen reputation, engage stakeholders and connect more effectively with their audiences.
The award was presented at the 2026 Marketing Edge Awards, which brought together leading professionals, brands and organisations across Nigeria’s marketing, advertising, media and communications industry.
With a career spanning public relations, corporate communications, media relations, brand strategy and reputation management, Uwajeh has worked across a diverse range of corporate, consumer and institutional communications assignments.
As Business Director, Public Relations at SoulCommunications Limited, he provides strategic leadership across client portfolios, guiding teams in the development and execution of communications programmes that respond to business priorities while creating meaningful stakeholder engagement.
Reacting to the recognition, Uwajeh expressed appreciation to Marketing Edge and the colleagues, clients, mentors and partners who have been part of his professional journey.
“I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from Marketing Edge. Strategic communications has always been about more than putting a message out. It is about understanding the business, understanding people and finding the right way to connect the two.
“I am grateful to the many colleagues, clients, mentors and partners who have contributed to this journey. Communications is a team effort, and I share this recognition with everyone I have had the privilege of working with.”
Uwajeh said the recognition also reinforces the need for communications professionals to play a more strategic role in helping organisations navigate an increasingly complex environment.
“Communications is evolving rapidly. Audiences are more discerning; platforms are changing and organisations are expected to communicate with greater clarity and authenticity. Our role is to bring insight, strategic thinking and creativity to the table, while helping organisations build trust and meaningful relationships,” he said.
The Marketing Edge EDGE Awards recognises outstanding achievements and contributions across Nigeria’s marketing and communications ecosystem, celebrating individuals, brands and organisations that have made a notable impact in the industry.
