Nominations are now open for the 2026 African Agri Investment Awards, recognising the people, businesses and initiatives making an impact across Africa’s food and agriculture sector.
Now in their third year, the Awards form part of the African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) 2026, taking place from 16–18 November at the Addis International Convention Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The 2026 Awards span eight categories, recognising achievement across leadership, innovation, sustainability, investment and the development of the next generation of agricultural talent:
- Rising Star Award
- Woman of the Year Award
- Sustainability Champion
- Deal of the Year
- Innovation in Food and Agriculture Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Agri-tech Pioneer
- Youth Engagement Award
“Africa’s food and agriculture sector is home to businesses, entrepreneurs and leaders doing exceptional work, often in challenging environments,” says Ben Leyka, CEO of the African Agri Council. “The Awards give us an opportunity to recognise that work and showcase some of the people and businesses helping to move the sector forward.”
Previous winners have included agribusinesses, agri-tech companies, entrepreneurs and agricultural leaders from across the continent.
Nominations for the 2026 African Agri Investment Awards are now open.
To view the categories and submit a nomination, visit the African Agri Investment Awards page.
The African Agri Investment Indaba takes place from 16–18 November 2026 at the Addis International Convention Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For programme, registration, exhibition and participation information, visit www.agri-indaba.com.