The Business Verge Awards Returns For Its 2nd E-Edition — Celebrating Africa’s Boldest Innovators, Business Leaders

After a successful maiden edition earlier this year, The Business Verge Awards is set to return for its 2nd E-Edition, celebrating Africa’s trailblazers in business and technology.

The event will take place in the first week of December 2025, bringing together founders, innovators, business leaders, and change makers from across the continent.

The Business & Tech Excellence Awards recognizes individuals and organisations driving growth, innovation, and transformation across Africa’s economic and technological landscape.

From visionary founders and creative startups to impactful enterprises and women redefining leadership, this year’s awards promise to spotlight Africa’s brightest minds shaping the future of business and tech.

The maiden edition, which held in January 2025, honored exceptional players across multiple sectors, setting a new standard for recognising African excellence.

This year, the stage is set for an even more dynamic celebration as the awards continue to amplify stories of resilience, creativity, and leadership across the continent.

According to the organising committee, the 2025 edition will feature 10 major categories, that cust across African Startup Business of the Year, Enterprise Award, Rising Founder of the Year, Excellence in Fintech Award, Female Founder of the Year and Social Impact and Sustainability Award. Others are Business Leader of the Year, Community Impact Award, Creative Business of the Year and People’s Choice Award

Nominations are currently open to entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, and innovators who have been operating for at least one year and have an active social media presence. Interested participants can nominate themselves or others through the official nomination form available below:

Speaking ahead of the event, the organising team emphasised that this year’s edition will not only celebrate excellence but also serve as a platform to inspire collaboration and spotlight emerging opportunities in Africa’s business and tech ecosystem.

For the sake of clarity, the Business Verge Awards celebrates and honors innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders shaping the future of business and technology across Africa. The initiative aims to recognize excellence, inspire growth, and promote collaboration across sectors.