Celebrating Rising Leaders and Changemakers at the Women Enterprise Awards 2025

Are you a rising star in business or a force for good in your community? The Women Enterprise Awards (WESA) is proud to spotlight and honor exceptional women who are reshaping Africa’s economic and social landscapes. As part of the highly anticipated WESA Conference 2025, we’re shining a light on two key award categories: the Emerging Enterprise Leader Award and the Community & Social Impact Award.

Emerging Enterprise Leader Award

This category recognizes a trailblazing young woman who is driving innovation through a fast-growing, high-potential enterprise in Kenya. Whether in tech, agriculture, fashion, or fintech, the nominee must demonstrate strategic leadership, creativity, and strong business growth within a relatively new venture (2–5 years in operation). She is not only making waves in her sector but also setting the pace for a new generation of bold, future-ready women entrepreneurs.

If you are building a business with passion, vision, and disruptive potential, this is your moment to be seen, celebrated, and supported.

Community & Social Impact Award

This category honors a woman led enterprise that puts purpose at the heart of its business. From education and healthcare to clean energy, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability, the nominee must demonstrate clear, measurable impact on people and communities in Kenya. The business should show how it integrates sustainable development goals into its operations while still achieving economic viability.

It’s not just about doing good, it’s about doing it with strategy, empathy, and long-term value.

Are You the Woman We’re Celebrating This Year?
The WESA Conference 2025 isn’t just an event, it’s a platform of recognition, inspiration, and connection. Nominate yourself or a deserving woman entrepreneur today. Because when women lead, communities thrive and Africa rises.