This year, the finalists have been selected from a diverse group of talented women across the continent, each demonstrating excellence in their respective fields. The shortlisted 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 for the 2024 AWIEF Awards:
1. Young Entrepreneur Award:
- Mpho Hlongwane – MH Automotive Engineering (South Africa)
- Adeline Pelage – Madinina Foods (Cameroon)
- Jessy Radwan – Carerha (Egypt)
2. Agri Entrepreneur Award:
- Naledi Magowe – Brastorne (Botswana)
- Ifeoma Okonkwo – Ifgreen Industries & Investment (Nigeria)
- Cherotich Rutto – Tawifresh Kenya Limited (Kenya)
3. 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)
4. 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)
5. Tech Entrepreneur Award:
- Ynes Hafi – ARSELA (Tunisia)
- Peace Iraguha – Lifesten Health (Rwanda)
- Christiana Okere – myStash (Nigeria)
6. Social Entrepreneur Award:
- Osen Iyahen – Optimal Greening Foundation (Nigeria)
- Temitope Mayegun – Avilla Naturalle (Nigeria)
- Tsholofelo Ramokoka – AddressDox (South Africa)
Recognising 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 29 November 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.
About AWIEF
AWIEF is a pan-African non-profit organisation 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.
Join us for AWIEF2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the celebration and be part of Africa's most impactful conference for women entrepreneurs.
Register now www.awieforum.org/awief-2024-conference/.
