Founder of The Year Awards has a longstanding tradition of recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of young entrepreneurs across the African continent. Since it's inception in 2016, the platform has evolved and has been able to recognize entrepreneurs in various sectors. In the Over 30 age group, these exceptional individuals have not only demonstrated their entrepreneurial prowess but have also made significant contributions to their respective fields and communities. Here are the distinguished winners in various categories:
Founder of The Year
Angel Natianota - Tanzania Winner
Rorisang Kgatle - South Africa 1st Runner up
Andre Andrew Phiri - Zambia 2nd Runner up
Social Founder of The Year
Joseph Odindo - Kenya Winner
Sylvia Mochabo - Kenya 1st Runner up
Nimatu Asilgya - Ghana 2nd Runner up
Techpreneur of The Year
Godwin Edem Amefia - Ghana Winner
Winfred Phiona Adong - Uganda 1st Runner up
Alice Sharon Namugerwa - Uganda 2nd Runner up
Fashionpreneur of The Year
Frank Anthelm - Ghana Winner
Ali Ibrahim - Ghana 1st Runner up
Carolyne Wainaina - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Most Promising Founder of The Year
Betsy Donkor - Ghana Winner
Belly Jullians Orondo - Kenya 1st Runner up
Willabo Apelebiri - Nigeria 2nd Runner up
Agripreneur of The Year
Dave Okech - Kenya Winner
Dickson Kahuro - Kenya 1st Runner up
Ntsikelelo Makaka - South Africa 2nd Runner up
Realtor of The Year
Catherine Nganga - Kenya Winner
Joseph A. Asibor - Nigeria 1st Runner up
Kenneth Mugoh - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Edupreneur of The Year
Leke Oyetoke - Nigeria Winner
Alexis Bosire - Kenya 1st Runner up
Oleander Yuba - Nigeria 2nd Runner up
Hospitality Founder of The Year
Ayanda Jiyane - South Africa Winner
Gabriel Asamoah - Ghana 1st Runner up
Harmstone Masambaga - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Healthpreneur of The Year
Idris Ola - Nigeria Winner
Lona Abiero - Kenya 1st Runner up
Winnie Maina - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Entertainment Founder of The Year
Brunette Mlambo - South Africa Winner
Sipho Phiri - Zambia 1st Runner up
Mbarathi Karuga - Kenya 2nd Runner up
Mediapreneur of The Year
David Kituyi - Kenya Winner
Lekau Mamabolo - South Africa 1st Runner up
Quan Dambuza - South Africa 2nd Runner up
Manufacturing Founder of The Year
Selinah O'wakwabi - Kenya Winner
Mutale Nachililma - Zambia 1st Runner up
Atuhamize Yoram - Uganda 2nd Runner up
Retail Founder of The Year
Bupe Sijanga - Tanzania Winner
Moses Omoga - Kenya 1st Runner up Victor Maina - Kenya 2nd Runner up