Entries open for the AWIEF Awards 2025
The AWIEF Awards recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Since 2016, the AWIEF Awards have honoured and promoted excellence in women’s entrepreneurship and leadership across Africa. These prestigious awards spotlight trailblazing women who are creating significant social and economic impact across eight categories.
The AWIEF Awards aim to:
- Recognize and celebrate excellence
- Inspire the next generation
- Amplify visibility and influence
- Promote inclusive and sustainable development
- Foster a pan-African community of excellence
- Encourage impact-driven entrepreneurship
AWIEF Award Categories:
- Young Entrepreneur Award
- Tech Entrepreneur Award
- Agri Entrepreneur Award
- Creative Industry Award
- Empowerment Award
- Energy Entrepreneur Award
- Social Entrepreneur Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be female entrepreneurs, founders, co-founders, or leaders of organizations or ventures based in Africa.
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of nomination.
- Must have demonstrated outstanding initiative, innovation, and leadership in their field or industry.
- Must have shown measurable impact and success, such as business growth, community engagement, or industry disruption.
- Must be making a significant contribution to socio-economic development, gender equality, or sustainability in Africa.
How To Enter
- Check your eligibility
- Sign up and create an account
- Complete the required application form
- You can save your progress and return at any time to complete your application before the deadline.
- Submit your application before the deadline
- You may edit or update your application at any time before the deadline after submission
Key Dates
- Nomination Opens – 2 June 2025
- Nomination Deadline – 6 July 2025
- Announcement of Winners- 31 October 2025
- NOMINATE NOW
- For details visit the award website
