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.

 

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.