The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is pleased to announce the commencement of nominations for the 2024 AWIEF Awards. These awards are designed to acknowledge and commend the exceptional accomplishments and contributions of women founders and entrepreneurs across Africa. The AWIEF Awards are intended to honour individuals who promote inclusive economic growth and development through their visionary leadership and innovative business practices.
Nominations are open to both emerging and established female entrepreneurs who have exhibited outstanding vision, leadership, innovation, and business success. This is a unique opportunity to highlight the remarkable women who are making a meaningful impact in their respective industries and communities.
The categories for the AWIEF Awards encompass the Young Entrepreneur Award, Tech Entrepreneur Award, Agri Entrepreneur Award, Creative Industry Award, Empowerment Award, Energy Entrepreneur Award, Social Entrepreneur Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award. Each category seeks to recognise women who have excelled in their specific fields, from harnessing technology to drive innovation to making enduring contributions across various disciplines.
The 2024 AWIEF Awards winners will be celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony and gala dinner on November 29, 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in South Africa. The event will be the culmination of the AWIEF2024 conference, which will take place on November 28-29, 2024.
Nominations can be submitted by visiting the nomination landing page and creating an entrant profile. The nomination form should then be completed and submitted. Nominations will close on August 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM GMT, and both self-nominations and nominations for others are welcome.
A distinguished panel of international judges will review all entries before selecting the deserving winners. This is an opportunity to be part of a movement that acknowledges and celebrates the remarkable women entrepreneurs who are driving transformation in Africa. Let us honour those who lead with innovation, inspire through their achievements, and empower their communities.
For more information and to view past winners, please visit the official AWIEF website. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Do not miss this opportunity to nominate and be a part of the movement to celebrate the exceptional women entrepreneurs in Africa.