Accra: The Women in Entrepreneurship Ghana (WIEG) is set to host its third edition of the Women in Entrepreneurship Awards (WIEA) on Saturday, November 4. This event, a key initiative of WIEG, will be held in the capital city, Accra, focusing on the role of digitization in advancing business ventures, especially during economic crises.
According to Ghana News Agency , the Chief Executive Officer of WIEA and shared with the Ghana News Agency, this year’s awards are organized under the patronage of Corporate Synergy and carry the theme ‘Digitization: Scaling up Business in Economic Crises.’ The awards are geared towards acknowledging and celebrating the profound impact women have made in the business sector, significantly contributing to Ghana’s economic development. Furthermore, the 2023 edition of the awards is designed to inspire young women to delve into entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on the value and necessity of digitization in modern businesses.
The statement accentuated the importance of harnessing modern technological tools, underscoring that leveraging such tools is pivotal for enhancing business integrity and boosting revenue generation. This year’s WIEA has seen robust competition across 25 award categories. Some of the notable categories include Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year, Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year, Made in Ghana Product of the Year, and Food Entrepreneur of the Year. Additionally, categories such as ‘Persons with Disability (PWD) Entrepreneur of the Year,’ ‘Financial Service Provider of the Year,’ and ‘Micro/Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year’ have also drawn significant attention.
Furthermore, this year’s event is not just about recognizing individual achievements. WIEA will also spotlight the 100 Most Successful Women Entrepreneurs in Ghana. In addition, there will be a special segment dedicated to acknowledging young Ghanaians under the age of 25 who have showcased excellence in diverse fields. This segment has been christened the ‘Exceptional Under 25 Awards.’
The statement also revealed a list of distinguished guests expected to attend the grand event. Among them are notable figures like Gifty Anti, Sally Akua Amoakowaa, Lydia Forson, Claudia Lumor, Nana Yaa Konadu, and Deloris Frimpong Manso.