
The winners of the 2025 AWIEF Awards have been announced!
Held in Cape Town, South Africa, the glittering awards gala celebrated outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across the continent.

Congratulations to the 2025 AWIEF Awards Winners:
- Young Entrepreneur Award: Norah Kimathi – Zerobionic, Kenya
- Empowerment Award: Mampho Sotshongaye – Golden Rewards 1981, South Africa
- Energy Entrepreneur Award: Nidal Tafah – MIRRIAH, Morocco
- Creative Industry Award: soraya da piedade – Soraya da Piedade LDA, Angola
- Social Entrepreneur Award: Farana Boodhram (PhD) – MiDesk Global, South Africa
- Agri Entrepreneur Award (Sponsored by OCP AFRICA): Linda Davis, PhD – Giraffe Bioenergy, Kenya
- Tech Entrepreneur Award: Maryanne G. – AgriTech Analytics, Kenya
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Audrey Joe-Ezigbo – CEO, Falcon Corporation, Nigeria

From tech to agriculture, energy to the creative arts — these remarkable women exemplify leadership, resilience, and innovation across Africa.
