The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/) is delighted to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2024 AWIEF Awards, set to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Africa’s women entrepreneurs and business leaders. The awards, held annually as part of the AWIEF conference, honor the impact of women entrepreneurs in driving innovation, promoting gender equality, and contributing to Africa’s economic development.
This year, the finalists have been selected from a diverse group of talented women founders and business owners across the continent, each demonstrating excellence in their respective fields. The finalists span categories such as agriculture, technology, creative industries, social entrepreneurship, and more. Their accomplishments are a testament to the power, resilience, and innovative spirit of African women in business.
Here are the finalists (in alphabetical order) for the 2024 AWIEF Awards:
- Young Entrepreneur Award
Mpho Hlongwane – MH Automotive Engineering (South Africa)
Adeline Pelage – Madinina Foods (Cameroon)
Jessy Radwan – Carerha (Egypt)
- Agri Entrepreneur Award
Naledi Magowe – Brastorne (Botswana)
Ifeoma Okonkwo – Ifgreen Industries & Investment (Nigeria)
Cherotich Rutto – Tawifresh Kenya Limited (Kenya)
- Creative Industry Award
Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana – Thabo Makhetha CC (South Africa)
Jenny Edwige Mezile – L’École D’Arts les Pieds dans la Mare de Jenny Mezile (Côte d’Ivoire)
Jane Mpholo – Jane Mpholo Pty Ltd (South Africa)
- Empowerment Award
Fomum Victorine Agum – Global Women Emancipation in Sports (Cameroon)
Judy Makira – Centre for Women Empowerment in Technology (Kenya)
Creseldah Cassandra Ndlovu – CLM Clothing & Textile (South Africa)
- Tech Entrepreneur Award
Ynes Hafi – ARSELA (Tunisia)
Peace Iraguha – Lifesten Health (Rwanda)
Christiana Okere – myStash (Nigeria)
- Social Entrepreneur Award
Osen Iyahen – Optimal Greening Foundation (Nigeria)
Temitope Mayegun – Avilla Naturalle (Nigeria)
Tsholofelo Ramokoka – AddressDox (South Africa)
Recognizing Africa’s Women Leaders
The AWIEF Awards continue to celebrate women who are making waves across industries, empowering communities, and setting new benchmarks in entrepreneurship. The finalists represent a diverse array of sectors, highlighting the depth and breadth of women’s contributions to Africa’s economic landscape.
AWIEF Awards Ceremony
The winners of the 2024 AWIEF Awards will be announced at the AWIEF Awards Ceremony on November 29, 2024, during the AWIEF Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The event promises to be a night of inspiration, celebration, and a testament to the transformative power of women-led businesses in Africa.
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AWIEF is a pan-African non-profit organization that supports women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and fulfill their potential. Through its annual conference and awards, AWIEF continues to drive women’s economic empowerment and fosters the growth of women-owned businesses across the continent.
