The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the finalists for the 2024 AWIEF Awards.
AWIEF is a pan-African non-profit organization supporting women entrepreneurs to grow 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.
According to AWIEF, 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 awards, which are held annually as part of the AWIEF conference, are aimed at honoring 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.
The finalists represent a diverse array of sectors, highlighting the depth and breadth of women’s contributions to Africa’s economic landscape.
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)