Nominations for the Africa Tech Festival Awards are now open until September 7

Nominations for the annual Africa Tech Festival Awards, which will be held in South Africa, are now open until September 7, 2023. The Africa Tech Festival Awards celebrate the innovators enabling transformation, inclusivity, and digital democracy across the African continent.

The short-listed candidates will be released on September 11, 2023, and submissions must be made on the Africa Tech Festival website. Short-listed candidates will be picked by a panel of judges, and the winners will be determined by a public vote.

Categories of Awards

• The Creative Visionary Award recognizes media, broadcasting, and entertainment practitioners around Africa.
• The Connecting for Everyone Award recognizes and honors network providers and services who have shown remarkable commitment and effort in ensuring connection for everyone.
• Innovation for Impact – honors product or service innovations that have challenged old techniques, presented fresh solutions, and created significant value for African businesses and individuals.
• CXO of the Year – recognizes African executives for their extraordinary efforts in team building, setting new standards, and executing on a clear vision in a fast-changing business landscape.
• The Changing Lives Award recognizes and honors companies and projects dedicated to improving lives across the continent.
• Female Innovator of the Year Award – recognizes African women who have made major contributions to the sectors of technology, media, and telecommunications.
• Sustainability Champion of the Year – formerly known as the ‘Green ICT Champion Award,’ this award recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals or organizations who are pioneering the creation and integration of sustainable energy solutions for the continent.
• The Fintech Innovation Award recognizes financial technology’s power in fostering economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital change.
• Start-up of the Year Award – recognizes start-ups’ entrepreneurial spirit, technological innovation, and potential influence in driving growth, overcoming hurdles, and contributing to the advancement of Africa’s tech ecosystem.
• The HealthTech Innovation of the Year Award celebrates new solutions that are transforming people’s lives, advancing healthcare, and having a substantial beneficial impact on individuals and communities.