African Leadership Network (ALN) 2017 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship

Application Deadline: August 8th 2017

The Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship aim to recognize some of the continent’s most innovative and impactful entrepreneurs. Over the past 8 years, AAE has attracted over 7000 applications from industries and sectors ranging from education. health, transport, energy among others.

Applications for nominations to The Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE) are now open. The awards aim to recognize Africa’s most talented entrepreneurs across 4 categories:  

• Best Growing Business: high growth companies

• Best Mature Business: legacy companies with significant revenue base and continental footprint

• Youth Entrepreneur of the Year : entrepreneurs under the age of 35

• Social Entrepreneur of the Year: social impact oriented enterprises

Eligibility:

1. Only African companies are eligible for these awards. You will be required to provide proof that your core operations are on the continent.
2. We look for a track record of innovation, profitability, business excellence and social impact
3. Businesses from any sector are encouraged to apply.
4. Applicants interested in the Outstanding Young Entrepreneur category must be 35 years old or below.
5. Applications must be filed by a single company representative.

Selection Criteria

(The Selection will be based on the following criteria)

1. Leadership, culture and values: This majorly points out to how your organisation invests in its employees as well as the values ethics that drive it.
2. Innovation: We look for companies that are providing creative and leading edge solutions that add real value to the lives of customers
3. Profitability:  Your business should be commercially sustainable and demonstrate a robust financial position
4. Long term Business Strategy: Your business should demonstrate a sound and coherent strategy for future growth and continued value addition
5. Social & Economic impact on communities: Your business should be adding value to their communities. ALN are looking for companies that have a demonstrable commitment to using business for social impact

How to apply,

• The first step is to fill in out application form and upload your supporting documents online via the ALN Website.
• ALN will notify you of the status of your application by the end of August.
• Shortlisted candidates will the interviewed by the panel of judges via skype interview.
• Successful candidates will be invited to attend the award ceremony in Mauritius.

Please make only one submission per applicant. Note that incomplete submissions cannot be accepted. Please send any questions about the application to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ALN 2017 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship