The 2024 edition of the African Women in Agribusiness Awards has officially opened nominations to celebrate African women in agribusiness by acknowledging their achievements in overcoming challenges and making significant impacts in the sector.
Nominations, which was opened August 9, 2024, will run until September 6, 2024, under the theme “Connecting Women: Connecting African Food Systems.”
According to the organizers, Guzakuza, this year’s awards will recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of companies, institutions, and individuals in agribusiness.
Nana Adjoa Sifa, the Lead for Guzakuza, explained that the awards aim to inspire innovation and encourage industry players to achieve global standards.
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The 2024 African Women in Agribusiness Awards will feature 23 competitive categories, including:
SHE-Innovate Award
Perseverance Award
Emerging Star in Agribusiness Award
Role Model Excellence Award
Green Business of the Year
Business Diversification Award
Export Business of the Year
Rising Agribusiness Award
Inclusivity Champion Award
African Agribusiness Woman of the Year
Young Agripreneur of the Year
Agri-Marketplace of the Year
Agri-Finance of the Year
Agritech of the Year
Agri-Media of the Year
Agri-Journalist of the Year
Best Agriculture/Agribusiness Student Award
Best Advocacy Award
Best Farmer Award
Best Packaging Company of the Year
Environmental Champion of the Year
Agroecological Excellence Award
Best Agroecologist of the Year
Nominations can be submitted at www.awards.guzakuza.com. Since its inception, the awards initiative has recognized the pioneering efforts of women in the agricultural industry towards the growth of the African continent.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Rosemond Akuorkor Adjetey