AFRICA CEO FORUM AWARDS

The “CEO of the Year” award recognises an African CEO for his or her exceptional achievements in the past year. The award is determined by a cross-disciplinary panel, which selects a CEO who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in growing their company’s activities or has achieved a major business accomplishment in the last 12 months.

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The “African Champion” award commemorates a company that has greatly increased activities on the continent by expanding presence to several new African markets. The award is dedicated to a company implementing a consistent and coherent regional expansion strategy, which is contributing to African economic integration.

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The “Disrupter of the Year” trophy rewards a company that has shaken up their sector through innovation and whose creation is less than 10 years old. Emphasis will be placed on products and initiatives contributing to socioeconomic growth such as boosting financial inclusion, access to health care, education and energy. 

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The “Gender Leader” trophy in partnership with Women Working For Change (WFC) celebrates a company, active in Africa, that has increased the number of women in executive and Board positions or implemented strategies to promote women leadership or female inclusion through social initiatives.

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The “Local Impact Champion” trophy honours an African or international for-profit company that has made a positive difference to local communities and local economies. The prize is bestowed on a company that can demonstrate significant impact. This award highlights how business success can also lead to positive social impact.

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