Lesotho’s young women are a driving force for innovation, leadership, and economic development. The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is calling on you to participate in the 2024 AWIEF Awards, a prestigious event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of female entrepreneurs across Africa. This is your chance to showcase your success, inspire your community, and gain recognition on a continental stage. Join us in honoring the visionary women who are shaping the future of Africa!
AWIEF is a renowned pan-African organization dedicated to empowering women economically by closing gender gaps and promoting business leadership and entrepreneurship across the continent.
Why Nominate?
Nominees for the AWIEF Awards should be emerging and established female entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding vision, leadership, innovation, and business success. This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible women making a difference in their industries and communities.
Categories
- Young Entrepreneur Award: For exceptional young female entrepreneurs (ages 18-35) who have built successful and sustainable enterprises.
- Tech Entrepreneur Award: Celebrating women who have leveraged technology to drive innovation and achieve significant impact.
- Agri Entrepreneur Award: Honoring leaders in agriculture who contribute to food security and environmental sustainability.
- Creative Industry Award: Recognizing excellence in film, music, entertainment, arts, fashion, and media.
- Empowerment Award: For women who have made a profound impact in mentoring and empowering others.
- Energy Entrepreneur Award: Highlighting achievements in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors.
- Social Entrepreneur Award: For those who have developed innovative solutions to social issues.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Honoring women who have made enduring contributions across multiple areas or disciplines.
Save the Date
The 2024 AWIEF Awards winners will be celebrated at a spectacular awards ceremony and gala dinner on November 29, 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. This event will cap off the AWIEF2024 conference, which takes place on November 28-29, 2024.
How to Nominate
- Visit our nomination landing page here.
- Register an entrant profile by clicking “Submit an Entry.”
- Fill in the nomination form.
- Click submit.
Nominations close on August 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM GMT. You can nominate yourself or someone else.
Judging
Entries will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of international judges.
This is a unique opportunity for young women entrepreneurs in Lesotho to gain recognition and showcase their talents on a continental stage. By participating in the AWIEF Awards, you not only stand a chance to celebrate your achievements but also inspire others and contribute to the economic growth of Africa. Don’t miss this chance to highlight the remarkable work being done by women in Lesotho. Nominate now and be part of this incredible journey!
