The 2024 AWIEF (www.AWIEForum.org) Awards celebrated the distinctive achievements of African girls entrepreneurs on Friday evening on the Cape City Worldwide Conference Centre (CTICC). The glamorous awards ceremony honored six excellent winners, chosen from a distinguished group of 18 finalists, whereas additionally honouring Dr. Naledi Pandor, Former Minister of Worldwide Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, with the Lifetime Management Award.
Celebrating Excellence in African Entrepreneurship
This yr’s finalists and winners showcased the outstanding expertise and ingenuity of African girls entrepreneurs who’re creating alternatives, driving financial progress, and reworking communities throughout the continent. Representing South Africa, Tunisia, and Nigeria, the finalists span various industries, highlighting the breadth of innovation and management amongst girls throughout Africa.
The AWIEF Awards 2024 ceremony was the end result of the AWIEF2024 Convention, a two-day occasion that introduced collectively over 500 delegates from greater than 50 international locations. This dynamic convention served as a robust platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and celebrating the transformative achievements of ladies entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s future.
Honoring a Legacy of Management
The night’s spotlight was the presentation of the Lifetime Management Award to Dr. Naledi Pandor for her Legacy of Management and Impression. Dr. Pandor’s illustrious profession spans a long time, throughout which she performed a pivotal function in shaping South Africa’s home and worldwide insurance policies. As Minister of Worldwide Relations and Cooperation (2019–2024), she championed South Africa’s world affect, advancing diplomacy, peace-building, and worldwide cooperation. Her visionary management continues to encourage generations throughout Africa and past.
The Winners of AWIEF Awards 2024
The next girls had been celebrated for his or her excellent contributions and achievements of their respective classes:
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Mpho Hlongwane – MH Automotive Engineering (South Africa)
AGRI ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Ifeoma Okonkwo – Ifgreen Industries&Funding (Nigeria)
CREATIVE INDUSTRY AWARD
Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana – Thabo Makhetha CC (South Africa)
EMPOWERMENT AWARD
Creseldah Cassandra Ndlovu – CLM Clothes&Textile (South Africa)
TECH ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Ynes Hafi – ARSELA (Tunisia)
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Temitope Mayegun – Avilla Naturelle (Nigeria)
A Platform for Ladies’s Empowerment
The AWIEF Awards proceed to shine a highlight on the achievements of African girls entrepreneurs, celebrating their revolutionary spirit and their vital contributions to sustainable growth and financial progress throughout the continent.
For extra data on the AWIEF Awards and Convention, in addition to particulars in regards to the finalists and winners, go to www.AWIEForum.org.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Ladies Innovation and Entrepreneurship Discussion board (AWIEF).