Nairobi, Kenya – August 1, 2025 – Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) and Women Sports Africa Network (WSAN) are proud to announce that public voting is now officially open for the 2025 edition of the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards.
This prestigious recognition celebrates African women across the continent and in the Diaspora who are shaping the future of sports through their leadership, talent, innovation, and resilience. The awards will culminate in a landmark celebration to be held at the Sankara Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya from November 7–8, 2025.
The voting phase, which runs from August 1 through August 21, 2025, provides the public a unique opportunity to have their say in honoring the inspiring women who have been nominated across nine impactful categories: Award
- Categories Sports Leadership & Administration
- Coaching & Technical Excellence
- Sports Business & Marketing
- Media & Journalism
- Athletic Excellence & Sports Performance
- Sports Technology & Innovation
- Community Development & Advocacy
- Diaspora & Legends Impact Award Sports
- Academia & Research
The voting process is hosted exclusively on the official Facebook Group Page for the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Awards. Voters are encouraged to visit the group, find their nominee by category, and cast their vote to help shape the 2025 class of honorees.
📍 Vote here: 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports Facebook Group A Pan-African Celebration of Impact This year’s awards ceremony promises to be the most dynamic yet, featuring:
Five thematic workshops on topics like gender-based violence prevention, financial literacy, and athlete-centered sports medicine A Ministerial Roundtable and Summit, moderated by BBC’s Celestine Karoney A Women in Sports Expo (November 6–8) welcoming 50 curated exhibitors
The red-carpet Awards Gala on November 8, honoring the 50 most influential women in African sports Special tributes will also be given to global icons such as Madam Fatma Samoura, former Secretary General of FIFA, who will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Empower. This is your opportunity to be part of history. Your vote not only helps recognize women who are changing the game—it helps amplify their work, inspires others, and advances gender equity in sports. Stay updated by visiting www.50mia.com and following our official social media pages. Let your voice be heard. Vote. Share. Celebrate Africa’s finest.
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