Awards
ABOUT THE EAST AFRICA COM AWARDS
We have spent 18 years connecting and celebrating the leaders in tech and telecommunications in East Africa. The coveted East Africa Com Awards celebrate the pioneering individuals and companies in the region. East Africa Com is part of the Connecting Africa series with AfricaCom, the continent's largest tech event.
Participants include telecommunications operators, leading technology platforms, hardware vendors, connectivity providers, startups, philanthropists and technology companies driving progress. East Africa is home to a large start-up ecosystem, so we also support pre-seed startups and pre-launch projects.
We look forward to receiving your vote and would like to invite you to attend the awards ceremony during the virtual East Africa Com, 11 - 12 May 2021. This is the most advanced online event for the region, with inspiring speakers, sessions and workshops from the click of a button on your phone or laptop.
VOTING HAS NOW CLOSED - GOOD LUCK!
The rules are simple:
- 1 vote per person per category (we encourage you to vote in more than 1 category).
- Votes are anonymous.
- Spread the word with the hashtag #EastAfricaCom
Please click on each category to see the shortlist.
Inspiring Leader of the Year Award
Inspiring Leader of the Year 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
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.
ALIGN YOUR BUSINESS WITH EXCELLENCE
East Africa Com is the must-attend exclusive tech and telecommunications event of the year, bringing together hundreds of VIPs from across the region. Position your brand in front of the region’s leaders, rising stars and decision-makers. This is the year to go digital and your virtual awards marketing opportunity is waiting for you...
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EAST AFRICA COM
The East Africa Com Awards will take place during this year's Virtual East Africa Com on 11 - 12 May.
We will be dissecting the most emerging topics across the ecosystem, including the evolution of the East African telco, routes to last-mile connectivity and strategies for smartphone and data provision.
Get your free virtual ticket today and secure access to our two-day conference sessions, speaker Q&As, East Africa Com Awards, the expo with products demos and unrivalled networking opportunities.
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