Contest highlights coverage of women's entrepreneurship [Africa]

Posted on Oct 15, 2020 in Multimedia Journalism

Women journalists and bloggers working in Africa for media whose primary audience is based in Africa can apply.

The APO Group, a pan-African communications and business consultancy, presents the second annual APO Group African Women in Media Award, which aims to recognize, celebrate and empower African women journalists who support women's entrepreneurship in Africa.

Works must have broadcast or published in English, French, Portuguese or Arabic between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 2020. Entries must offer valuable insights into African female entrepreneurs while appealing to a global audience. 

The winner will receive a US$2,500 and online courses from a respected international university. The finalists will be announced on Nov. 20. The winner will receive the award at the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum’s Virtual Conference and Awards on Dec. 2 to 3.

The deadline is Oct. 31.