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Every year, the AFRICA CEO FORUM AWARDS recognize the companies and investors that have shaped the year in Africa, during the AFRICA CEO FORUM Gala Dinner.
More than 250 companies, investors and CEOs have been nominated over the last eight years, embodying the vitality of Africa’s economy.
The Awards Ceremony takes place during the AFRICA CEO FORUM Annual Summit gala dinner on 13 JUNE 2022, in Abidjan.
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Bestowed by a cross-disciplinary panel, the "CEO of the Year" award recognizes an african CEO for his (her) exceptional achievements. Throughout 2021, this person has stood out among their peers as a result of their extraordinary leadership in growing their company’s activities and through a major accomplishment.
The jury
Amir Ben Yahmed
Cecilia Akintomide
Isis Nyong'o Madisson
Mohammed El Kettani
The “Disrupter of the Year” trophy celebrates the company whose activities are particularly disruptive and innovative. Emphasis will be placed on products and initiatives with major impact in terms of financial inclusion, access to health care, education, energy, etc.
Applications closedThe jury
Elizabeth Medou-Badang
Hassananein Hiridjee
Obi Ozor
Veronica Ogeto-Tchoketch
Wale Ayeni
The “Gender Leader” trophy celebrates the company, active in Africa, that has distinguished itself through its efforts to increase the number of women within its executive bodies (board of directors, top management, etc.), with a strategy to promote women leadership and social initiatives that foster the inclusion of women more generally.
Applications closedThe jury
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi
Henriette Kolb
Lamia Merzouki
Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan
Sandra Sancier Sultan
The “International Company” trophy celebrates the international company that has had the most remarkable economic and social impact on the African continent.
Applications closedThe jury
Aida Diarra
Frannie Léautier
Franziska Hollmann
Kunle Elebute
Kuseni Dlamini
The “African Champion” award highlights the role of the private sector in the field of economic integration. This trophy rewards the company whose involvement throughout the continent has increased the most, specifically by increasing its presence in several regions, and that implements a consistent, coherent regional expansion strategy.
Applications closedThe jury
Abdou Diop
Albert Essien
Aziz Mebarek
Clare Akamanzi
James Mwangi
Winners
AFREXIMBANK
Hassanein Hiridjee
CHARI
ORANGE MEA
DPI
Nominees
Afreximbank
El Sewedy
Intelcia
MTN
OCP
Orange
Funke Opeke
Hassanein Hiridjee
James Mwangi
Mostafa Terrab
Ralph Mupita
Chari
Paps
Releaf
Vezeeta
Yassir
Dangote
JSE
Novartis
Orange MEA
Transcorp
Dalberg
DPI
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