- National Seismological Observatory, Gimpa Road, Accra, Ghana
- info@awimaafrica.com
Ten years ago, a vision took root — to recognize and elevate the women who were quietly, courageously, and powerfully shaping Africa’s extractive industries. These were women leading from the frontlines of mining operations, building businesses from the ground up, and transforming communities.
Join us for the 2nd Edition of the AWIMA Leadership Awards and Conference (ALA 2026), a landmark gathering that celebrates the leadership, resilience, and innovation of African women transforming the continent’s extractive industries. ALA 2026 honours the trailblazers whose brilliance and tenacity have redefined what leadership looks like in a historically male-dominated industry. Their voices have shifted narratives, and their presence has opened doors for others to walk through.
As AWIMA commemorates its 10-year anniversary, this year’s event marks a momentous milestone — reflecting on a decade of advocacy and looking boldly to the future of inclusive leadership in mining and energy.
This conference is a platform to inspire the future — young women across the continent who now dare to imagine careers in mining, energy, and innovation because someone showed them it was possible.
This year’s gathering is also a call to action. We’re here to promote gender-inclusive leadership, urging industry leaders and policymakers to reimagine the future with equity at its core. A truly sustainable sector values all talents, perspectives, and contributions.
ALA 2026 is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and progress — not only among individual women but also the companies and institutions championing transformation. And most of all, we celebrate 10 years of AWIMA’s unwavering commitment to advocacy, empowerment, and inclusion. From grassroots beginnings to global influence, the movement has grown — and now, the stage is set for its next bold chapter.
Across Africa, women are redefining leadership in the mining and energy sectors. The AWIMA Leadership Awards 2025 is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on these trailblazers. Whether she’s an executive in large-scale mining, a champion of artisanal operations, a tech innovator, or a community builder — we want to hear her story.
Submit your nomination and help us recognize the women transforming the future of Africa’s natural resource sectors.
Scan the QR code (in the video) or click the button to access the nomination form. Complete all sections required documents to support your nomination.
Deadline: 5 June 2025
Enquiries: info@awimaafrica.com
Sponsoring ALA 2026 is  a powerful statement of your commitment to equity, sustainability, and inclusive leadership in Africa’s natural resource industries.
Why Your Sponsorship Matters:
Elevate Visibility: Align your brand with a high-profile, pan-African platform that celebrates excellence and drives meaningful change.
Build Strategic Connections: Engage directly with influential industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers shaping the future of mining.
Create Lasting Impact: Empower women leaders, amplify local voices, and invest in a future where inclusion powers innovation.
Join us in Cape Town for a milestone celebration — 10 years, 42 nations, one legacy. Fill out the sponsorship form below to get started.
Instructions:
Please complete the form below to express your interest in sponsoring with ALA 2026. A member of our team will contact you with tailored opportunities and next steps.
Unforgettable moments from the AWIMA Leadership Conference 2024, where visionary women in mining across Africa gathered to empower, innovate, and lead.Â
Unforgettable moments from the AWIMA Leadership Conference 2024, where visionary women in mining across Africa gathered to empower, innovate, and lead.Â
National Seismological Observatory, Gimpa Road, Accra, Ghana, West Africa
