Recognizing Excellence in Agribusiness
The Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) promises significant grants for outstanding female agripreneurs in Nigeria. With grants reaching up to $300,000, the awards honor innovation and business excellence within agricultural value chains.
Celebrating Trailblazing Women
WAYA celebrates the achievements of women driving inclusive agricultural transformation. The event serves as a platform to recognize their remarkable contributions while rewarding them with substantial grants. Leaders from various policy levels gather to emphasize the importance of investing in women to accelerate progress in the agri-food sector.
Categories and Criteria
Since 2021, WAYA has recognized excellence across three categories:
- Young Female Agripreneur: Recognizing innovators under 35 who demonstrate leadership in agribusiness.
- Female Agriculture Tech Innovator: Highlighting champions of technological advancement in agriculture.
- Outstanding Value Adding Enterprise: Honoring female-owned agribusinesses increasing economic value and consumer appeal of agricultural products. The coveted Grand Prize Winner emerges as the overall champion of the competition.
Anticipating Remarkable Participation
According to Ms. Winnie Osulah, lead for Gender Integration at AGRA, the 2023 edition received over 1,500 applications from women across 38 African countries. This year, organizers expect a minimum of 500 applications in each category, reaffirming their commitment to honoring women’s relentless efforts, creative ideas, and outstanding leadership in the agri-food sector.
Source: ThisDay