Avila Naturalle President/CEO wins prestigious award in South Africa

The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Avila Naturalle, a leading manufacturer of natural skincare products in Africa, Dr. Temitope Mayegun has won social entrepreneur of the year award at the African Women Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum (AWEIF) 2024 Conference held at Johannesburg, South Africa.

The AWEIF Awards aimed at recognize and celebrate outstanding women entrepreneurs and innovators who are making a positive impact in their communities and the African continent.
The Social Entrepreneur of the Year award is given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional social impact, innovation, and leadership in their business.
While receiving the award, Avila Naturalle’s CEO, Dr. Temitope Mayegun, expressed profound gratitude to the organisers of the conference, as she highlighted the significance of the recognition to the company and its vision to impact lives positively through across Africa. “We are truly humbled and honoured to receive this prestigious award”.
She said the recognition was a testament to the company’s hard work and dedication to creating natural and effective skincare products that not only enrich lives but also empower women and promote healthy living across the African continent.

According to her the award was significant for Avila Naturalle as it validates the company’s commitment to social entrepreneurship and innovation.

As Avila Naturalle’s business model is designed to promote economic empowerment for women who truly need such opportunities, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas, by providing entrepreneurship training, human capacity development, and economic empowerment opportunities both within and outside the skincare industry.

Mayegun said her company was grateful for the recognition, and would continue to work tirelessly to promote social impact and innovation in business.

“We dedicate this award to our team, partners, and customers who have supported us on this journey of inspiring a healthier and happier world,” she added.

She explained that Avila Naturalle is a leading manufacturer of natural skincare products in Africa. As the company is redefining the Nigerian body care terrain by promoting natural, healthy, and safe products through its array of skincare brands.

The CEO noted that Avila is committed to its vision of a healthier and happier world through its wide range of skincare products that are natural, healthy, safe from harmful substances, and do not bleach the skin.
She said the company is also committed to promoting social entrepreneurship and innovation in the skincare industry.
AWIEF is a non-profit, award-winning pan-African organization dedicated to women’s economic empowerment. Granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

AWIEF is committed to closing the gender gap by driving women’s business leadership and entrepreneurship in Africa. Its activities and initiatives are designed to support the organisation’s mission of fostering an environment where women-owned businesses thrive and contribute to sustainable economic development across the continent.