The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the finalists for its 2025 AWIEF Awards, an annual celebration that forms part of the AWIEF Conference.
The awards recognize and honor outstanding women entrepreneurs and business leaders whose work is driving innovation, creating impact, advancing gender equality, and contributing to Africa’s inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
“The AWIEF Awards are a powerful platform to celebrate women whose innovation, resilience, and leadership are shaping the future of Africa,” said Irene Ochem, AWIEF Founder and CEO. “Our 2025 finalists truly reflect the transformative role women entrepreneurs play in building a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous Africa.”
This year’s finalists were chosen from a highly competitive pool of nominations spanning technology, agriculture, energy, creative industries, and social entrepreneurship.
Selected by an international panel of judges, they exemplify the ingenuity, determination, and leadership that continue to define African women’s contribution to the continent’s future.
AWIEF Awards 2025 Finalists
Young Entrepreneur Award
Norah Kimathi – Kenya
Enyo Kossiwa Midjresso-Amouzou – Togo
Chisom Victory Okorie – Nigeria
Empowerment Award
Mathildah Amollo – Kenya
Naima Mohamed – Somalia
Mampho Sotshongaye – South Africa
Energy Entrepreneur Award
Chenez Henderson – South Africa
Rufaro Marufu – Zimbabwe
Nidal Tafah – Morocco
Creative Industry Award
Mahlet Afework – Ethiopia
Stella Ndekile – Nigeria
Soraya da Piedade – Angola
Social Entrepreneur Award
Farana Boodhram – South Africa
Naom Monari – Kenya
Barbara Nabigambo – Uganda
Agri Entrepreneur Award
Linda Davis – Kenya
Ruth Ede – Nigeria
Millicent Okumu – Kenya
Josephine Takundwa – Zimbabwe
Tech Entrepreneur Award
Vivian Arinaitwe – Uganda
Maryanne Gichanga – Kenya
Naledi Magowe – Botswana
The winners will be announced during the AWIEF Awards 2025 Ceremony, one of the highlights of the conference, spotlighting the women who are redefining Africa’s entrepreneurial and innovation landscape.
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