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Awards + visibility + corporate partnerships (no direct cash prize disclosed)
Annual pan-African awards celebrating outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders across 8 categories. Part of the AWIEF Conference held in Cape Town each year. Winners receive recognition, media visibility, and access to AWIEF's corporate and investor network. AWIEF holds UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status.
Award Recognition
Trophy and public recognition at the AWIEF Conference in Cape Town
Media Exposure
Coverage across AWIEF's media partners and pan-African press
Investor Access
Introductions to corporate sponsors, investors, and development partners
Network
Access to AWIEF alumni network of 500+ women entrepreneurs across 50+ countries
Conference Access
Full participation in the AWIEF annual conference, exhibition, and masterclasses
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Women under 35 with innovative ventures
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Women-led technology companies
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Women in energy and clean energy sectors
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Women creating social impact through business
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Women in agriculture and agribusiness
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Women in creative and cultural industries
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Women empowering others through business or programs
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Senior women business leaders with sustained impact
Trailblazing African women entrepreneurs with measurable impact, innovative business models, and scalable ventures. Strong emphasis on social and economic empowerment outcomes.
AWIEF alumni network access, media exposure through pan-African press partners, investor and corporate introductions at annual conference, masterclass participation, ongoing mentorship connections.
Check current fund status and deployment activity
Sponsors rotate annually — check the current year's sponsors before applying to align your pitch. Multiple category entries are possible. The conference itself (even without winning) is a strong networking event. Apply early as the evaluation process is competitive with 500+ nominations typical.
2015
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Norah Kimathi — Zerobionic, Kenya (2025 Young Entrepreneur); Maryanne Gichanga — AgriTech Analytics, Kenya (2025 Tech Entrepreneur); Linda Davis — Giraffe Bioenergy, Kenya (2025 Agri Entrepreneur); Audrey Joe-Ezigbo — Falcon Corporation, Nigeria (2025 Lifetime Achievement); Nidal Tafah — MIRRIAH, Morocco (2025 Energy Entrepreneur)