Announcing the finalists of the 2024 AWIEF Awards
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the finalists of the prestigious 2024 AWIEF Awards, recognising and celebrating the achievements of Africa’s women entrepreneurs and business leaders.
The awards, held annually as part of the AWIEF Conference, honour 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.
Here are the finalists (in alphabetical order) for the 2024 AWIEF Awards:
Young Entrepreneur Award
- Mpho Hlongwane: MH Automotive Engineering (South Africa)
- Adeline Pelage: Madinina Foods (Cameroon)
- Jessy Radwan: Carerha (Egypt)
Agri Entrepreneur Award
- Naledi Magowe – Brastorne (Botswana)
- Ifeoma Okonkwo – Ifgreen Industries & Investment (Nigeria)
- Cherotich Rutto – Tawi Fresh Kenya Limited (Kenya)
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)
Empowerment Award
- Fomum Victorine Agum – Global Women’s Emancipation in Sports (Cameroon)
- Judy Makira – Centre for Women Empowerment in Technology (Kenya)
- Creseldah Cassandra Ndlovu – CLM Clothing & Textile (South Africa)
Tech Entrepreneur Award
- Ynes Hafi – Arsela Technologies (Tunisia)
- Peace Iraguha – Lifesten Health (Rwanda)
- Christiana Okere – myStash (Nigeria)
Social Entrepreneur Award
- Osen Iyahen – Optimal Greening Foundation (Nigeria)
- Temitope Mayegun – Avila 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.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the celebration and be part of Africa’s most impactful conference for women entrepreneurs. Register here.
