The Talented Women Network Awards is a premier recognition platform that celebrates the brilliance, resilience, and game-changing contributions of African women across diverse sectors. From transformative entrepreneurs to visionary creatives and grassroots change-makers, these awards shine a spotlight on women rewriting the African narrative through leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven enterprise.
Awards
Honouring Africa’s Most Inspiring Women in Leadership, Innovation, and Impact
What We Celebrate
The Talented Women Network Awards recognize extraordinary women leading with excellence in the following categories:
Entrepreneur of the Year
Celebrating bold women entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses and creating jobs across Africa.
Emerging Leader Award
Honouring rising stars showing exceptional promise, leadership, and community impact.
Innovation & Tech Trailblazer
Recognizing women pioneering groundbreaking solutions in science, technology, and digital innovation.
Social Impact Champion Award
Awarded to women creating lasting change in education, health, gender equity, environment, and more.
Creative Visionary Award
Celebrating women redefining culture through fashion, media, content creation, or the arts.
Diaspora Impact Award
Recognizing African women in the diaspora making meaningful contributions to the continent’s growth.
Woman of the Year
The highest honour—awarded to a woman whose influence spans sectors, borders, and generations.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Nominations are open to:
- African female entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators
- Young changemakers making a bold difference
- Diaspora women contributing to Africa’s transformation
- Women leading nonprofits, grassroots movements, or community initiatives
- Creatives, storytellers, and media professionals shaping narratives
- Professionals in business, policy, STEM, and education advancing African development
All nominees must demonstrate originality, leadership, and tangible impact aligned with the Talented Women Network’s mission to empower and elevate African women.
What Winners Receive
Award recipients will enjoy:
- A distinguished Talented Women Network Award Plaque & Digital Certificate
- A spotlight feature on our website and social media platforms
- Opportunities for editorial interviews, podcast appearances, and media exposure
- Visibility across partner channels and access to our growing pan-African community
- An invitation to join the TWN Leadership Circle
Media & Recognition
Awardees are spotlighted across Talented Women Network’s premier platforms and aligned media partners, increasing visibility and positioning them as leading voices in Africa’s evolving narrative of female excellence and impact.