APO Group, the leading pan-African communications and business consultancy, have shortlisted five journalists to win the APO Group African Women in Media Award 2020.
The award recognises, celebrates, and empowers African women in the media who support female entrepreneurship throughout the continent.
The judging panel for the APO Group African Women in Media Award 2020 consists of 100 luminaries, with global icons such as Naomi Campbell joined by senior executives from every major industry on the continent.
Said APO, “This is the largest and most influential panel of judges ever assembled for an African media award, and it reflects the importance of recognizing gender equality in business and the media.
The APO Group African Women in Media Award is part of APO Group’s commitment to supporting the development of journalism on the continent.
The award is open to African female journalists whose stories were broadcast or published between 1st January and 31st October 2020. The stories are judged on content, writing, analysis, creativity, human interest, and community impact.
The winning journalist will be announced at the ‘6th Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum’s Virtual Conference and Awards,’ hosted from 2– 3 December 2020.
The winning African female journalist will receive a $2,500 cash prize, and online courses from one of the most respected international universities.
AWIEF is a prestigious annual event that sees global thought leaders, industry experts, policymakers, academics, development organisations and investors gather to connect, network, share, collaborate and transact in a combined effort to boost Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem for women.
