Legendary Impact Award 2025 (Grand Honour)
Honoring Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
24th President of Liberia (2006–2018) | Africa’s First Elected Female Head of State
The Grand Honour is the highest and most prestigious category of the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards, reserved for women whose groundbreaking leadership and extraordinary impact have shaped history. This year, we mark a historic moment as we present the Grand Honour for the very first time, celebrating a true pioneer whose courage, resilience, and vision have forever changed the course of Africa’s leadership.
It is with immense pride that we bestow this inaugural recognition upon Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a stateswoman, a reformer, and a trailblazer whose legacy transcends borders and generations. As the first elected female head of state in Africa, she shattered centuries-old barriers, proving that women belong at the highest levels of governance, decision-making, and nation-building.
Serving as the 24th President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018, her leadership was defined by unwavering determination to rebuild a war-torn nation, foster economic stability, and champion democracy, women’s empowerment, and human rights. Her fearless pursuit of justice, peace, and development earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011, solidifying her place among the most influential leaders of our time.
Beyond the presidency, she continues to inspire as a global advocate for women in leadership, good governance, and sustainable development, ensuring that future generations of African women rise to lead with strength and purpose.
On this momentous occasion, we proudly present the first-ever Legendary Impact Award 2025 (Grand Honour) to Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a woman of firsts, a champion of progress, and a true icon of African excellence.
A visionary. A changemaker. A legend for all time.