Parallex Bank, global leaders take spotlight at Quest Awards 2025

As excitement grows ahead of the Quest Global Advancement Merits Award 2025, set for March 29 in London, attention turns to an extraordinary lineup of nominees whose achievements are shaping industries, inspiring communities, and leaving a lasting global impact.

At the forefront of this year’s nominations is Parallex Bank, a rising powerhouse in Africa’s financial sector. Known for its innovative approach to banking, cutting-edge technology, and strong focus on financial inclusion.

Its rapid growth, customer-focused solutions and expanding cross-border ambitions underscore Africa’s growing confidence and competitiveness in global finance.

Parallex Bank’s nomination is emblematic of a broader shift: African institutions are no longer just participants in the global economy—they are innovators and agenda-setters. Its inclusion among global heavyweights at the Quest Awards highlights a banking model anchored in trust, innovation and long-term value creation.

Sharing the global stage are some of the world’s most influential corporate giants. Companies such as Shell PLC, Chevron, Toyota, Rolls-Royce, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nestlé and Unilever are being celebrated for decades of resilience, innovation and sustained contributions to global development.

Beyond profitability, these corporations have demonstrated leadership through investments in sustainability, human capital and social responsibility, proving that corporate success and societal progress can go hand in hand.

In the financial services space, nominees including JP Morgan Chase Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, AXA Mansard Insurance and Parallex Bank represent the pillars of stability and innovation in global finance.

Through strategic investments, sound risk management and support for enterprises and individuals, these institutions continue to unlock opportunities and drive economic growth across markets.

Technology and logistics innovators are also prominently featured. Tesla, Elon Musk, DHL, FedEx and UPS embody bold thinking and transformative impact.

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Tesla’s pioneering role in electric mobility and clean energy has reshaped conversations around sustainability and the future of transportation, while global logistics leaders have revolutionised supply chains, shrinking distances and connecting economies with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

Africa’s industrial and entrepreneurial strength is powerfully represented by names such as Aliko Dangote, Innoson Motors and Dufil Prima Foods PLC. These brands and leaders stand as symbols of African self-reliance and industrialisation, with investments that have driven manufacturing growth, job creation and local content development across the continent.

In aviation, Emirates Airlines, British Airways, Delta Airlines and Nigeria’s Air Peace are recognised for their role in advancing global mobility.

Air Peace, in particular, has become a beacon of African excellence in aviation—promoting regional integration, expanding international connectivity and competing confidently with long-established global carriers.

The Quest Awards also cast a wide net over governance and diplomacy, acknowledging leaders whose decisions shape nations and global relations.

Nominees such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the Mayor of London and the Governor of California reflect the complexities of modern leadership and the weight of responsibility in an interconnected world.

Faith and spiritual leadership remain central to the Quest Awards’ mission of honouring moral influence and humanitarian impact. Esteemed leaders including Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, Pastor David Ibiyeomie and Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere are recognised for touching millions of lives through faith, education, charity and social transformation.

Institutions such as RCCG, Christ Embassy, Winners Chapel and Salvation Ministries—alongside initiatives like InnerCity for Children—underscore the enduring role of faith-based organisations in uplifting communities and addressing social challenges.

Entertainment, sports and culture add another powerful dimension to the 2025 nominees. Icons such as Beyoncé, Steve Harvey, Davido, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Novak Djokovic transcend their crafts, using their global platforms to inspire excellence, promote unity and support humanitarian causes. Their discipline, resilience and influence extend far beyond music, comedy or sport.

In telecommunications, MTN stands out for its role in bridging the digital divide across Africa and beyond, enabling connectivity, innovation and economic participation for millions. Its impact highlights the central role of digital access in modern development.

Distinguished global figures such as Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mukesh Ambani further enrich the nominations, representing intellectual rigour, economic reform and visionary entrepreneurship. Their work in global trade, policy and industrial expansion reflects leadership driven by purpose, integrity and long-term vision.