Aiming to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship and leadership across Africa, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is set to recognise, honour and celebrate outstanding women entrepreneurs and founders for their achievements and contributions to the continent’s inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
This will hold during the 11th annual AWIEF conference with the theme, ‘Breaking the Barriers: Now More Than Ever,’ taking place October 30-31 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa.
AWIEF has announced that they are now receiving nominations for the 2025 AWIEF Awards to honour Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs. Women who have demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, innovation and business success as established entrepreneurs within their industries and sectors are to be considered for nomination.
The winners of the 2025 AWIEF Awards will be announced and celebrated at a high-profile awards ceremony and gala dinner on 31 October 2025. Entries are open in its eight categories: The Young Entrepreneur Award, The Tech Entrepreneur Award, The Agri Entrepreneur Award, The Creative Industry Award, The Empowerment Award, The Energy Entrepreneur Award, The Social Entrepreneur Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
AWIEF believes these awards spotlight women in Africa who are breaking barriers, building successful businesses, and transforming communities through innovative, sustainable, and impactful initiatives and solutions.
Founder, CEO and AWIEF, Irene Ochem believes the AWIEF Awards represent a long overdue celebration of women who are making a name as pace setters in their respective industries: “The AWIEF Awards are not just about recognition, they are about empowering and amplifying the voices of women who are boldly shaping the future of Africa.”
Nominees must be Africa-based women entrepreneurs, founders, or business leaders who have made significant contributions to economic growth and development. Nominations can be made via the nomination page at: https://awief.untapinnovate.com/awief-awards-2025, by the Nomination Deadline 17 July 2025 at 11:59 CAT
