About the Awards
African success is built on robust, innovative, and forward-thinking SMEs. The SME Champions Awards aim to showcase these companies that transcend boundaries, inspire, generate wealth, and emerge as local, continental, or global leaders.
Each edition recognizes three exceptionally successful SMEs, as well as two banking players essential to supporting the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystems. These winners will be chosen from among numerous applicants from across Africa.
These awards will be officially presented on May 8th at the prestigious Forum. Beyond recognition, the winners will benefit from unique continental visibility, enhanced positioning in their sectors, and increased opportunities for collaboration and investment.
Category
SME of the year
The Africa SME Champions Awards Will recognize an SME that has achieved superior financial performance and that has had a positive impact on its environment.
START-UP of the year
The Africa SME Champions Awards Will recognize the achievements of an SME created by an entrepreneur below 40 years old.
Best Financial institution
The Africa SME Champions Awards Will recognize a commercial bank that has had a major impact on SMEs across the continent.
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
The Africa SME Champions Awards Will recognize a Women Entrepreneur that has had a major impact across the continent.