Awarded since 1997 and with over 100 recipients to date, the Big Five Board Awards enter an incredible 22nd year. The event supports the plight of African wildlife and aims to raise funds for various conservation projects on the African Continent with a charity auction, held at the evening reception.

Paul Eardley-Taylor, Head: Oil and Gas, Southern Africa, Standard Bank, Johannesburg will be the keynote speaker for the Big Five Board Awards, along with our guest of honour, Lynda Chalker, Baroness Chalker of Wallasey, President of the Royal Geographical Society, Founder & President, Africa Matters, London.

Date: Thursday November 22, 2018

Location: Royal Institution, 21 Albermarle St, W1S 4BS, London, map

Time: 18:00 -22:00

Registration Fee: £ + VAT

Terms and Conditions Apply - Places limited and Right of Admission Reserved

Tel: +44 20 7193 8224

Email: info@

                                           Big Five Board Awards Categories 2018

- Distinguished Individual Contribution to the African Industry - Elephant

- Corporate Contribution to African Petroleum & Excellence - Lion

- Best Independent Player In Africa - Leopard

- Best African National Oil Company - Rhino

- Best Service & Supply Company - Buffalo

- Special Award: Africa's Oil Legend 2018

For registrations and to nominate please visit

Event Program

18:00

Opening - President's Remarks

Gayle Meikle, President, Africa Petroleum Club, CEO, Frontier Communications

18:05 Setting the Scene, the Big Five Board Awards, Paul Dailly, Independent, previously SVP Kosmos Energy, Dallas

18:45     Keynote Speaker, Paul Eardley-Taylor, Head: Oil and Gas, Standard Bank Group speaking on Mozambique, Supplying Gas to the World?

19:15 Guest of Honour: Communities & Wildlife Conservation, Lynda Chalker, Baroness Chalker of Wallasey, President of the Royal Geographical Society, Founder & President, Africa Matters, London

19:30                       Charity Auction

20:00                       Networking Reception

The Africa Petroleum Club welcomes Members, Patrons and Sponsors as a means to join our exclusive network dedicated to Africa and its exploration industry. Your company will have an increased global exposure via our prestigious Club to promote yourselves to the industry. Your company will have an increased global exposure via our prestigious Club to promote yourselves to the industry by being associated with our events and first-class networking.

See you in London for another great evening,

Kind Regards,

Frontier Communications