Cape Town, South Africa — The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 AWIEF Awards, which aim to honor the exceptional achievements of female founders and business leaders across the continent. Established in 2017, these prestigious awards celebrate women who are not only building successful businesses but also driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to Africa’s economic growth.
The 2026 AWIEF Awards have been refined to better reflect the latest trends, innovation, and impact, ensuring the program remains relevant to Africa’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. Categories include the Woman to Watch Award, recognizing emerging leaders, and the Lifetime Achievement Award, which celebrates a visionary with at least 25 years of leadership, entrepreneurship, or public service.
A new addition to the awards is the Male Ally Award, which recognizes male leaders who have significantly contributed to advancing women’s economic empowerment and leadership.
The Tech Entrepreneur Award, Agri Entrepreneur Award, Creative Industry Award, Empowerment Award, Energy Entrepreneur Award, Social Entrepreneur Award, and Impact for Good Award also honor women in various sectors.
The winners will be announced at a high — profile awards ceremony and gala dinner on November 11, 2026, marking the grand finale of the AWIEF 2026 Conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Nominations are open to women entrepreneurs and business leaders across Africa who have demonstrated outstanding vision, leadership, and inspiration in their fields. To submit nominations, visit the AWIEF website at Untap.
Us/awief-awards-2026.
The nomination deadline is August 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM CAT.
The AWIEF Awards 2026 serve as a platform to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women who are driving Africa’s economic development and inspiring future generations.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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