Her Story Awards
Celebrating Leadership, Inclusion, and Empowerment
As part of the March 8th launch event for Her Story: Taking Root, Sparking Change, the Her Story Awards will honour exceptional individuals, organisations, and initiatives championing the advancement of women across Africa. These awards will shine a light on those driving innovation, equity, and transformative change.
Award Categories
Individual Awards
Her Story Female Leader of the Year – Technology
Recognising a woman who has leveraged technology to create innovative solutions, foster inclusion, and redefine her field.
Her Story Female Leader of the Year – Business
Celebrating a female business leader who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, growth, and impact in the corporate or entrepreneurial space.
Her Story Female Leader of the Year – Public Sector
Honouring a woman in public service whose policies, initiatives, or leadership have made a profound difference in her community or nation.
Her Story Creative Visionary Award
Celebrating a woman who has driven global recognition for African arts, culture, or media through her creativity and influence.
Her Story Male Ally of the Year
Recognising a male leader or advocate who has championed gender equality, actively supported women’s empowerment, and created opportunities for women in leadership.
Her Story Rising Star Award
Highlighting a young woman under 35 who is breaking barriers and inspiring others through her achievements in any field.
Her Story Legacy Award
Honouring a woman whose lifetime contributions have left a lasting legacy of empowerment, innovation, and impact.
Corporate & Organisational Awards (Voting Categories)
Her Story Corporate Champion Award
Recognising a corporate organisation that has made exceptional efforts to empower women leaders, foster equitable workplaces, and advance gender diversity.
Her Story Women in Leadership Program of the Year
Honouring a company with the most impactful program for training, promoting, and mentoring women in leadership roles.
Her Story Best Workplace for Women
Celebrating an organisation with outstanding policies, culture, and initiatives that make it an ideal workplace for women.
Her Story Impactful CSR Initiative
Recognising an organisation whose Corporate Social Responsibility project has significantly empowered women in the community.
Her Story Partner of the Year
Awarded to a brand that has actively partnered with women-focused initiatives to drive meaningful impact and innovation
