The Mandate
The African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA) is a non-profit recognition platform dedicated to celebrating African women whose leadership, service, and impact shape society.
Operating as a subsidiary initiative under FDN Projects, AIWRA recognises women across public service, business, governance, advocacy, and community development whose contributions demonstrate excellence, integrity, and sustained impact.
Through AIWRA, FDN Projects advances its broader mission of elevating leadership, preserving legacy, and inspiring future generations across Africa.
Our Vision
To become Africa’s most trusted platform for recognising and preserving the legacy of women whose leadership, service, and impact shape societies and inspire future generations.
Our Mission
To intentionally identify, document, and celebrate African women who demonstrate excellence, integrity, and sustained impact across public service, business, governance, and community development.
Core Values
Excellence
We uphold the highest standards in selection, documentation, and execution. Recognition is earned through merit, consistency, and measurable impact.
Integrity
Our process is guided by transparency, fairness, and credibility. Every honour reflects genuine contribution and ethical leadership.
Impact
We celebrate work that creates lasting change. Influence, service, and results, not visibility alone define who we recognise.
Legacy
We are committed to preserving stories that matter. Each recognition contributes to a historical record of African women's leadership and achievement.
Purpose
Everything we do is rooted in meaning. From selection to storytelling, our work exists to elevate values that move society forward.
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- 01Nomination
- 02Review
- 03Shortlisting
- 04Voting / Jury
- 05Recognition Event
Nomination
Open nominations allow verified submissions from the public and institutions. Every entry is securely recorded to ensure fairness and traceability.
Review
Each nomination is screened internally for eligibility, compliance, and completeness before advancing.
Shortlisting
Structured scoring and background verification ensure that only the most impactful candidates proceed.
Voting / Jury
Public voting and independent jury evaluation combine to determine final outcomes with audit transparency.
Recognition Event
Final honorees are celebrated at the awards ceremony, recognizing excellence and leadership impact.
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