These awards aim to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements of African women entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to their industries and communities. We invite you to nominate exceptional women entrepreneurs.
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call for nominations
Young Entrepreneur of the
year (21 Years and younger): Young African girls or women who
has shown exceptional entrepreneurial skills and determination.
Entrepreneur with
International footprint:
Celebrating those who have
expanded their businesses beyond
national borders and achieved
success on the global stage
Sociopreneur of the Year:
Honoring those who have made a
positive impact on society through
their entrepreneurial ventures.
Lifetime Achievement:
Celebrating those with unwavering
dedication, resilience, and
leadership throughout their long
entrepreneurial venture.
Disruptor of the year in 4IR:
Recognizing their role in shaping the
future of African Business through
digital transformation.
Most Innovative:
Honoring those who have
demonstrated exceptional creativity,
originality, and forward thinking
in their business.
CWENA is an organisation for women by women. The heart of this ministry is to serve the women of Africa by encouraging, equipping and facilitating the realization of their entrepreneurial dreams and goals. We are aware of the many challenges that African women face in life but we believe in the power of networks. We believe that when women flourish, their communities will flourish too. Women are primary caregivers and we believe that by caring for them, one is caring for society as well. CWENA commits itself to the economic empowerment of women in Africa.
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