Applications for Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards 2024 Are Now Open
Here’s the full breakdown of the 15 categories and over 50 jurors involved in this year’s awards…
While the entrepreneurship ecosystem drowns in tech-fueled jargon and obsesses over fundraising, Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA) celebrates the trailblazers building businesses across a myriad of industries.
From F&B entrepreneurs who have created delicious local concepts to fashion designers building homegrown brands that are making a mark on the global style scene; from creative-economy entrepreneurs disrupting the content space to inspiring individuals who are fueling vibrant business born of Egypt’s arts and cultural landscape; and from sports and wellness empires to startups that are creating impactful innovations that are disrupting traditional industries, EEA rewards hard work, commitment, dedication, creativity and consistent growth.
The jury for each category features some of the biggest names in that particular industry. Pioneers, thought-leaders and empire-builders will act as both judges and mentors throughout the rigorous process. The awards are also overseen by an independent and diverse advisory board of global industry leaders.
With the awards set to take place in September 2024, applications are now open. Entrepreneurs can apply to any one of the 15 categories by going to eeawards.org before July 4th.
Below you’ll find a full breakdown of the categories and the jurors for each sector…
Art to Business Award
Amir Fayo - Brand Architect, Amir Fayo Consultancy
Tarek El Ganainy - Founder & CEO, TVision for Media Productions
Hisham Mahdy - Founder & CEO, Cairo Design Week, Mental Flame
Content Innovation Award
Ahmed Younis - Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Communications KSA & Egypt
Amy Mowafi - Co-Founder & CEO, MO4 Network
Mohamed Hefzy - Scriptwriter & Founding Director, Film Clinic
Digital Solutions & Customer Experience Award
Hisham El Nazer - Managing Director, Google Egypt & MENA, New Market Expansion
Omar El Sahy - GM Amazon, Egypt
Shehab Marzban - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Camel Ventures
Environmental Sustainability Award
Ahmed Shalaby - President & CEO, Tatweer Misr
Mohamed Mansour - Co-Founder & CEO, Infinity Group
Pakinam Kafafi - CEO, TAQA Arabia
Fashion Vanguard Award
Mohamed Talaat - CEO, Concrete
Paolo Roviera - Chief Creative Officer, Furla
Mayssa Wasfi - Founder & CEO, MW Fashion Consultancy
Fintech Excellent Award
Ahmed Nafie - CEO, Masria Digital Payments (MDP)
Inji Amr Borai - Country Manager, Mastercard
Sherine Shohdy - Head of Egypt Office & Regional Director (North Africa), British International Investment
Global Reach Achievement Award
Ahmed Tarek Khalil - General Manager, Allianz Middle East Ship Management
Farida Khamis - Chair of the Board, Oriental Weavers
Mubarak Al Mansoori - President, Snacking Business & Government Relations, Agthia Group PJSC
Industry Disruptor Excellence Award
Ahmed El Alfi - Chairman, Sawari Ventures
Ale El Shalakany - Managing Partner, Acasia Ventures
Hanan Abdel Meguid - Founder & CEO, Kamelizer
Local Hero Award
Tawfik Diab - Chairman & CEO, Cairo Financial Holding
Riad Armanious - CEO, EVA Pharma
Sally El Guindi - Strategy, S&OP & Activity Management Director (MENA), Mars
Product Design & Innovation Award
Alia El Tanani - Co-Founder, Living in Interiors
Mohamed Farouk - Chairman & CEO, Mobica Group
Karim El Hayawan - Design Principal, Design Point Interiors
Quick Serve Heroes Award
Ahmed Seddik - CEO, Board Member & Sports Entrepreneur, Alamar Foods Company
Alaa Hashem - Founder & Executive Partner, Transcendium
Omar Fathy - CEO, Thrive for Restaurant Management
Sports & Wellness Award
Seif El Wazery - Chairman & CEO, Estadat Sports Investments & Vice Chairman, Sports United
Moataz El Etreby - Founder & CEO, Blue Ribbon Egypt
Maged Helmy - CEO, Wadi Degla Holding
Outstanding Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Amr Mansi - Founder, EEA; Founder & CEO, ievents
Onsi Sawiris - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, HOF Capital
Ayman Abbas - Chairman, ADES International Holding
Disruptive Duo Award for Market Innovation
Moataz Kotb - Co-Chair, AmCham Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee; CEO, CultArk
Gamal Abou Ali - Board Member, AmCham Egypt; Partner, Hassouna and Abou Ali Law Offices Sherif Kamel - Dean, School of Business, American University of Cairo (AUC)
Nada Shousha - Co-Chair, AmCham Investment and Capital Market Committee; Vice Chairman, Egyptian American Enterprise Fund
Amal Enan - Committee Member, AmCham Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee; Chief Investment Officer, American University in Cairo (AUC)
Rising Stars Award
Ahmed El Sewedy - President & CEO, El Sewedy Electric S.A.E
Ahmed Habib - President & CEO, Harvest Holdings & Founding Member, EO Cairo
Aladdin Saba - Founding Partner, BPE Partners
Thuraya Ismail - CEO, Mentor Arabia Foundation
Neveen El Tahri - Chairperson, Pyramids, Delta Inspire, The Pyramid 138 Private Equity, & Delta Shield Investment
Hussein Rifai - Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of Ventures
Onsi Sawiris - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, HOF Capital
Dina El Mofty - Founder, Injaz Egypt
Wael Fakharany - CEO, Edenred Middle East
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