Awards
THE EAST AFRICA COM AWARDS
Nominations now open. Winner will be decided by public vote. Celebrate the achievements of the individuals and companies accelerating digital transformation in East Africa. The East Africa Com Awards are the premier tech Awards for East African enterprises and solution providers.
2021 CATEGORIES
The East Africa Com Awards will attract the best of the best in East African technology and telecommunications from across the region. Celebrating the work of companies and organisations of all sizes.
Recognising outstanding leadership and innovation across East Africa: Across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and beyond!
To take part, the individual or company nominated should either be based in East Africa or have substantial involvement in East African tech or telecommunications.
Inspiring Leader Award
Inspiring Leader Award
The Inspiring Leader is the top accolade at the East Africa Com Awards. Formerly known as the CxO of the Year Award, this category includes all leaders (including management, as well as CxO level). The award celebrates individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership, with an outstanding ability to advance technologies, deployments and ecosystems.
Female Innovator of the Year
Female Innovator of the Year
This award will recognise the outstanding achievements of women who are playing a crucial role in driving Africa towards the fourth industrial revolution, as well as underscore the need for increased gender parity within the industry.
Connectivity Champion
Connectivity Champion
This award celebrates the network providers and services going above-and-beyond to ensure connectivity in East Africa.
Changing Lives Award
Changing Lives Award
This award recognises innovation where ICT meets socio-economic development and digital inclusion. This award will celebrate a product, initiative or social enterprise that is having a life-changing impact on individuals or communities in East Africa.
Fintech Innovation Award
Fintech Innovation Award
NEW FOR 2021! This award honours the top companies and products leading in FinTech innovations in East Africa.
Most Innovative Product or Service
Most Innovative Product or Service
The Most Innovative Product or Service Award recognises a game-changing product or service that provided it’s target market with significant new opportunities for revenue growth or customer satisfaction.