HiPipo; the organizers of the annual Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) have started receiving entries for the 2020 Digital Impact Awards Africa.
The kick-off of the entries’ submission marks the start of a comprehensive entry submission and validation process that will run until November 2nd 2020. This will be followed by release of nominations and public voting and the grand finale will be held on Thursday 26th, November 2020 at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel.
The awards gala will be the climax of the Include Everyone – Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit that will happen on the same day. This summit themed “Collaboration To Advance Safety and Security Towards Sustainable Financial Inclusion” will explore the strategic trends and technologies that are shaping the future of Digital, IT and business.
All qualifying organisations and projects are called upon to submit their entries ahead of the entry not later than Monday 2nd, November 2020.
UGANDA SUBMISSION
- Financial Inclusion Excellence – Diamond (Corporate 10+ Years)
- Financial Inclusion Excellence -Platinum (Corporate 6-9 Years)
- Fintech Outstanding Contribution (40Days40Fintechs) – Gold (SME- 10+ Years)
- Fintech Outstanding Contribution (40Days40Fintechs) – Silver (SME – 6-9 Years)
- Fintech Outstanding Contribution (40Days40Fintechs) – Bronze (SME -2-5 Years)
- Women Financial Inclusion Outstanding Contribution (Saving and Lending)
- Women Financial Inclusion Outstanding Contribution (Payments)
- Women Financial Inclusion Outstanding Contribution (Insurance)
- Digital Banking Excellence (Online/Web, Mobile, Social Banking)
- E-Commerce Excellence
- Agriculture Digitization Excellence (Financial Services)
- Agriculture Digitization Excellence (E-commerce)
- Green Energy Excellence Powered by Financial Inclusion.
- Best Digital Customer Experience (Financial Services, Telecom, IT)
- Best Digital Customer Experience (Utilities and Government Services)
- Best Brand on Social Media (Financial Services, Telecom, IT)
- Best Brand on Social Media (Consumer Goods)
- Best Brand on Social Media (Utilities, Government Services)
- Best Digital Powered Campaign
- Best Mobile Payments (Innovation)
- Best Cards Payments (Innovation)
- Best Community Banking
- Best Digital Awareness Initiative (Financial Literacy, Cybersecurity)
- Best Digital Embrace (Non-Consumer Facing Brand)
- Digital Brand of the Year
AFRICA SUBMISSION
- Africa (KENYA) Outstanding Contribution to Financial Inclusion
- Africa (TANZANIA) Outstanding Contribution to Financial Inclusion
- Africa (RWANDA) Outstanding Contribution to Financial Inclusion
- Africa (ETHIOPIA) Outstanding Contribution to Financial Inclusion
- Africa (BURUNDI) Outstanding Contribution to Financial Inclusion
- Africa Best Fintech Innovation
- Africa Best Smart Device Initiative
- Africa Best Internet Access Initiative
- Africa Best Mobile Innovation for Health
- Africa Best Mobile Innovation for Agriculture
- Africa Best Mobile Innovation for Education
- Africa Best Mobile Innovation for Banking
- Africa WomenInFintech – Leadership Award (Personality)
- Africa Financial Inclusion – Medal of Honor (Personality)
- Africa Best Digital Response to Covid Impact (Community Support)
- Africa Best Digital Response to Covid Impact (Consumer Product and Services)
- Africa Best Digital Response to Covid Impact (Financial Inclusion Services)
DIAA is one of Africa’s most important gathering of C-Level Executives, and senior Digital and IT executives. In addition, it’s a platform that promotes Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion and Cyber Security.
Precisely; the Awards seek to recognize, celebrate and appreciate different individuals and organizations that are spearheading the use of digital mediums to better serve their communities.
