Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie instant noodles, has opened entries for the 18th edition of the Indomie Heroes Awards, inviting Nigerians to nominate children who have demonstrated bravery, kindness, creativity or service to their communities.
The annual initiative celebrates extraordinary Nigerian children whose actions have made a positive impact on people around them. Parents, guardians, teachers and community leaders across the country are encouraged to submit nominations for children whose stories reflect courage, compassion and innovative thinking.
According to the organisers, the awards continue to provide a national platform for recognising young Nigerians who have stepped forward to help others, solve problems or show remarkable character in difficult situations.
This year’s edition also introduces key updates aimed at expanding participation and encouraging more inspiring stories from across Nigeria. One of the major changes is the expansion of the eligibility age to include children from 0 to 16 years, compared to the previous limit of 15 years.
The organisers explained that the adjustment was made to ensure that more deserving children can be recognised. By widening the age bracket, the programme hopes to capture a broader range of inspiring stories involving younger children who are already making meaningful contributions in their communities.
Group Corporate Communications and Events Manager at Dufil Prima Foods, Temitope Ashiwaju, said the programme reflects the company’s belief that courage and kindness can come from children of any age.
“Our goal has always been to shine a light on young Nigerians whose actions inspire hope and encourage positive change. By expanding the eligibility age and opening nominations early, we are giving communities across the country more opportunity to share these powerful stories,” Ashiwaju said.
Submissions for the awards have also opened earlier than usual, giving Nigerians several months to submit nominations before the deadline in June 2026. The organisers believe the early call for entries will increase awareness and encourage more communities to participate in identifying young heroes.
“All around us are children doing incredible things — helping neighbours, saving lives, standing up for what is right and creating solutions to real problems. These are the stories we want Nigerians to bring forward,” Ashiwaju added.
After nominations close, all submissions will undergo a screening and adjudication process by a panel of judges, with winners to be unveiled at a grand awards ceremony scheduled for October 2026.
Nomination guidelines and entry details are available at https://heroesofnigeria.com/.
