The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious AWIEF Awards for 2025. Celebrating women entrepreneurs and business leaders across the continent, the AWIEF Awards aim to recognize those driving innovation, gender equality, and economic growth in Africa.
Selected by an international panel of judges, this year’s finalists come from diverse sectors such as technology, agriculture, energy, creative industries, and social entrepreneurship. Their stories showcase the resilience, creativity, and leadership of African women shaping the future of the continent.
The finalists for the AWIEF Awards 2025 are as follows:
– Young Entrepreneur Award:
– Norah Kimathi (Kenya)
– Enyo Kossiwa Midjresso-Amouzou (Togo)
– Chisom Victory Okorie (Nigeria)
– Empowerment Award:
– Mathildah Amollo (Kenya)
– Naima Mohamed (Somalia)
– Mampho Sotshongaye (South Africa)
– Energy Entrepreneur Award:
– Chenez Henderson (South Africa)
– Rufaro Marufu (Zimbabwe)
– Nidal Tafah (Morocco)
– Creative Industry Award:
– Mahlet Afework (Ethiopia)
– Stella Ndekile (Nigeria)
– Soraya da Piedade (Angola)
– Social Entrepreneur Award:
– Farana Boodhram (South Africa)
– Naom Monari (Kenya)
– Barbara Nabigambo (Uganda)
– Agri Entrepreneur Award:
– Linda Davis (Kenya)
– Ruth Ede (Nigeria)
– Millicent Okumu (Kenya)
– Josephine Takundwa (Zimbabwe)
– Tech Entrepreneur Award:
– Vivian Arinaitwe (Uganda)
– Maryanne Gichanga (Kenya)
– Naledi Magowe (Botswana)
The AWIEF Awards continue to highlight the impact of women-led innovation and enterprise in Africa, recognizing women who are not only building successful businesses but also making a positive difference in their communities.
Join the AWIEF2025 to celebrate these exceptional women at the awards ceremony and gala dinner during the AWIEF Conference, Exhibition, and Awards on 30 – 31 October 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. This event is an opportunity to connect with women entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and business leaders from across the continent.
To register and secure your delegate ticket for AWIEF2025, visit their website. Follow @AWIEFORUM on social media for updates and insights.
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