Awards

Celebrating Africa’s Trailblazers in Tech, Innovation, and Industry Leadership

What We Recognize

The Crest Awards shine a spotlight on excellence across high-impact sectors, including but not limited to:

Tech Innovation of the Year
Celebrating breakthrough digital products, platforms, or technologies transforming Africa.
Startup to Watch
Honouring promising ventures showing scalable, disruptive potential.
Woman in Innovation Award
Spotlighting bold female leaders breaking boundaries in tech, business, and social enterprise.
Crest Leadership Award
Recognizing executives, founders, and policymakers driving strategic impact and sectoral change.
Sustainability & Impact Award
Celebrating individuals or teams creating lasting environmental, educational, or social change.
Creative Economy Catalyst
Honouring voices influencing Africa’s cultural, media, or creative tech space.

Who Can Be Nominated?

The Crest Awards are open to:Visionary founders and startup teams

Tech entrepreneurs, innovators, and digital builders
Policy and business leaders driving innovation
Women and young people creating bold solutions
Diaspora Africans contributing significantly to Africa’s development
NGOs, media practitioners, and sustainability champions
Creatives, marketers, and culture shapers redefining African narratives

Nominees must demonstrate clear impact, innovation, and relevance to Africa’s growth story.

African Entrepreneurs Nomination

Real Estate Nomination

What Do Winners Receive?

Each awardee gains:

A prestigious digital Crest Award Certificate and Plaque
A spotlight feature on the Crest Africa website and digital channels
Amplification across social media and partner platforms
Opportunities for press features, editorial interviews, and media exposure
Join Crest Africa Entrepreneur leadership network

Media & Press Coverage

The Crest Awards have been featured on notable platforms across the continent, helping past recipients elevate their visibility and unlock new opportunities.

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