The 2023 Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards Accepting Nominations

The call for nominations for the 2023 AWIEF Awards has been made public by the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF). The renowned awards, now in its seventh edition since 2017, commemorate, reward, and celebrate the accomplishments of female company owners and entrepreneurs in Africa across a range of industrial sectors for their commitment to the inclusive economic growth and development of the continent.

The deadline for nominations for the 2023 AWIEF Awards is July 17, 2023. Candidates have the option of being nominated by others or by themselves. A prestigious team of business executives and experts will assess the submissions.

During the AWIEF2023 Conference, which will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, on November 9 and 10, 2023, the winners will be revealed during a special ceremony and gala supper.

The nominees for the AWIEF Awards are female founders and entrepreneurs, both new and seasoned, who have shown exceptional vision, inspiration, leadership, and business success in line with AWIEF's primary areas of innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and socioeconomic development.

The eight categories for the AWIEF Awards each have distinct requirements for eligibility:

• Young Entrepreneur Award
• Tech Entrepreneur Award
• Agri Entrepreneur Award
• Creative Industry Award
• Empowerment Award
• Energy Entrepreneur Award
• Social Entrepreneur Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award