Awards Ceremony
Winners & ceremony
The Samia Suluhu Hassan Entrepreneurship Honorary Awards 2026 — announced at the AFRICON Awards Gala, 10 November 2026.
The evening
Ceremony details
The Samia Suluhu Hassan Entrepreneur Honorary Awards recognise outstanding Tanzanian entrepreneurs whose leadership, innovation, resilience and contribution to national development have helped advance Tanzania's economic growth, job creation, industrialisation and global competitiveness. The awards honour individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to building sustainable enterprises while contributing meaningfully to their communities and the nation's development agenda.
10 November 2026 · AFRICON Awards Gala
Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Winners
Award winners
Winners are published here after the ceremony. Each category recognises one male and one female recipient.
Category
Trade & Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year
Honouring entrepreneurs advancing domestic and international trade.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Mining Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising excellence in mining, mineral processing and mineral value addition.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Tourism & Hospitality Entrepreneur of the Year
Celebrating entrepreneurs enhancing Tanzania's tourism brand and visitor experience.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Construction & Infrastructure Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising entrepreneurs contributing to Tanzania's infrastructure and urban development.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
ICT & Digital Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year
Honouring entrepreneurs leveraging technology to solve societal and business challenges.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising leaders improving access to financial services and economic inclusion.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Energy Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising entrepreneurs advancing energy access and sustainability.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Creative Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
Celebrating entrepreneurs in media, fashion, arts, entertainment and cultural industries.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year (under 40)
Recognising young entrepreneurs building high-impact enterprises.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising entrepreneurs using business as a force for social change.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Category
Youth Leader of the Year (under 40)
Recognising an outstanding young Tanzanian leader demonstrating exceptional leadership, influence, innovation and commitment to national development through public service, governance, policymaking, diplomacy, civil society, advocacy, academia or community development.
Female winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Male winner — name, enterprise and citation to be announced
Each category recognises a male winner and a female winner.
Eligibility
Who can be honoured
- Be Tanzanian citizens actively operating in Tanzania.
- Have demonstrated significant contribution to economic development.
- Have built a sustainable and impactful enterprise.
- Demonstrate ethical leadership and business integrity.
- Have contributed to employment creation and skills development.
- Support innovation, inclusion, sustainability or community development.
- Serve as role models for future generations of entrepreneurs.
Know someone whose leadership deserves national recognition?
Nominations are open ahead of the AFRICON 2026 Awards Gala in Dar es Salaam.