Breaking News! The African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has officially launched the 2025 AWIEF Awards, a transformational and game-changing recognition platform tailored to elevate African women entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. This is your urgent and final call to participate in a celebration of bold vision, epic achievements, and fearless leadership across the continent. If you’re a woman who is redefining entrepreneurship in Africa—this is your moment.
The AWIEF Awards are more than just a ceremony; they are a powerful movement empowering women to break ceilings, scale businesses, and reshape Africa’s social and economic future. Held annually, the awards aim to spotlight trailblazing female founders, entrepreneurs, and social change agents who have made remarkable contributions in business, community development, and leadership.
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The 2025 edition includes eight award categories, covering sectors like technology, agriculture, creative industries, energy, empowerment, social enterprise, and lifetime achievement. Nominees are not just honored—they’re given a platform that unlocks unmatched continental visibility, network access, and the chance to collaborate with high-profile investors and global decision-makers. Winners will be announced during the AWIEF Awards Gala on October 31, 2025, an event that runs alongside the globally respected AWIEF Conference and Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa.
This is a must-see, must-apply opportunity if you’re looking to gain momentum, showcase your impact, and join an exclusive circle of the continent’s most influential women. Time is ticking, and the nomination deadline is July 6, 2025. You won’t believe how far one application could take you. Act fast—this opportunity won’t come around twice.
This is not just another award. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for African women to claim their place in history. It’s about impact, excellence, and rewriting the narrative of leadership on the continent. The 2025 AWIEF Awards could be your breakthrough.
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Requirement/Eligibility
To qualify for the AWIEF Awards 2025:
- You must be a woman entrepreneur, founder, co-founder, or business leader.
- Your venture must be Africa-based or have a significant impact on African communities.
- You should be at least 18 years old at the time of your nomination.
- You must demonstrate leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in your field.
- Your work must align with one of the eight designated award categories:
- Young Entrepreneur
- Tech Entrepreneur
- Agri Entrepreneur
- Creative Industry
- Empowerment
- Energy Entrepreneur
- Social Entrepreneur
- Lifetime Achievement
Each category is designed to capture a unique dimension of female leadership, encouraging diverse voices and ventures to emerge and be celebrated. You can self-nominate or nominate someone else whose contributions are undeniably influential.
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Award winners will receive:
- A prestigious AWIEF Trophy as a symbol of excellence, leadership, and innovation.
- Media and PR coverage, giving your business a boost in visibility across Africa and beyond.
- Access to strategic investors, funding opportunities, and mentorship.
- Recognition at the AWIEF Awards Gala on October 31, 2025, in Cape Town.
- Featured spotlights on AWIEF’s platforms and publications.
- An opportunity to join an elite network of African women leaders, opening doors to future collaborations, capacity-building programs, and global exposure.
This recognition can serve as a launchpad to new levels of influence, whether through policymaking, investment, brand growth, or social impact.
Deadline
6th July, 2025
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