Promoting gender equality in decision-making is a major challenge for the development of African economies. This award recognizes women's leadership by rewarding the best female African business leader. Over the past year, this woman has distinguished herself by her notable impact on her sector, her reputation and her dynamism within the regional, national or international economic and social fabric. As the embodiment of female empowerment, she conveys an encouraging message to the younger generation of women aspiring to become the leaders of tomorrow. 2023 recipient

This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of an eminent African figure. This leader's leadership, activity and reputation have made him a major player in regional growth, and have had a notable impact on Africa's economic and social ecosystem.

To highlight the ability of African digital entrepreneurs to design and deploy disruptive innovations on a large scale to serve the real economy, this award recognizes and rewards a digital innovation that facilitates entrepreneurship in Africa and improves the daily lives of African populations.

At a time when entrepreneurship has become a cornerstone of African economic growth, this award recognizes the African business leader who has made the greatest impact over the past twelve months. Its impact promises to translate into long-term job and wealth creation, while the innovative nature of his or her ideas and activities makes him or her the most inspiring African leader of the year.