The Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) is accepting nominations for its 2025 awards until July 25, 2025. The awards celebrate outstanding ICT professionals and tech innovators who have made an impact both in their countries and Africa’s ICT industry. In addition, made contributions that have progressed the tech and communication sectors in Africa and created new opportunities for its people.
In a press statement, David Gowu, TICON Africa President, said, “The awards are vital for encouraging new talent in the ICT industry. He added, “We feel that it is vital that we inspire ICT professionals across the continent to help drive Africa forward in this exciting new era.”
The awards are set to be bestowed on the best of the best in the industry in the following categories:
- ICT Professional of the Year: Honoring an individual who has significantly advanced the ICT profession through leadership, research, or innovation in a member country.
- Young ICT Trailblazer (Under 35): Awarded to a young professional demonstrating exceptional skill, leadership, and promise in the tech field in a member country.
- Women in Tech Excellence Award: Celebrating the achievements of a woman driving change, innovation, and leadership in ICT in a member country.
- Public Sector ICT Innovation Award: Recognizing a government department or agency using ICT innovatively to improve public service delivery in a member country.
- AI & Emerging Tech Innovation Award: Recognizing cutting-edge work in Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Blockchain, or other frontier technologies in Africa
- Startup of the Year: Awarded to a tech startup (under three years old) showing promise through disruptive innovation and early success in a member country.
- Social Impact through ICT Award: Highlighting ICT initiatives that have positively impacted communities and advanced digital inclusion.
- Excellence in Cybersecurity Award: For organizations or professionals showing outstanding performance and leadership in securing digital infrastructure.
- ICT Company of the Year: Recognizing a company in a member country demonstrating exceptional innovation, growth, and impact in the African ICT sector.
- Lifetime Achievement in ICT: Honoring a career of distinguished service and contribution to Africa’s ICT landscape from a member country in several countries.
- Professional Body of the Year: This award honors the national professional ICT body in a member country that has made the most significant contribution to advancing the mission and objectives of TICON Africa.
The awards are open to all ICT professionals currently working in TICON Africa member countries, which are Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda, and Lesotho, and who meet the specific entry requirements for each award.
The winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at the AMC & TICON Africa conferences in Accra, Ghana, at the Labadi Beach Hotel.
“Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the individuals shaping Africa’s digital future. Submit your nominations today and help us honor the pioneers and leaders of African ICT!” says Gowu.
The deadline for submissions is July 25, 2025, (FOLLOW LINK).
