Our Mission
At the heart of the Africa Queen of Energy Awards is a powerful mission: to Inspire, Recognize, and Reward the outstanding contributions of women and gender stakeholders in the dynamic world of energy. As Africa’s largest gender network in the sector, we are dedicated to fostering inclusion, driving policy change, and creating opportunities for women to thrive in the energy industry.

A Decade of Progress
It’s Time for Africa: Trading Renewable Riches on the Global Stage
For a decade, the Africa Queen of Energy Awards (AQEA) has celebrated the extraordinary women who light Africa’s future — visionaries who turned barriers into bridges, ideas into industries, and energy into empowerment.

Now, as we mark 10 years of AQEA and the 2nd Edition of the Africa Renewable Energy Awards (AREA), we stand on the threshold of a new era:
From energy deployment to economic empowerment,
From isolated initiatives to continental integration,
From recognition to repositioning Africa as a global powerhouse in the renewable energy revolution.

This is not just an event.
It’s a movement.
It’s the Oscars of Africa’s Energy Revolution.
It’s where legacies are honored — and the next decade is ignited.

A Decade of Impact

• 112+ iconic winners across 9 African countries
• 10,000 + lives transformed through mentorship and recognition
• 520+ speakers shaping policies and markets
• 2,000+ nominations telling Africa’s most inspiring energy stories
• 400+ CEOs, past winners, and partners under one roof in 2025

Transforming Lives Beyond Recognition
Beyond celebrating excellence, our impact is tangible. Through the FGM to STEM initiative, launched in 2018, we have reached over 100,000 women in energy and inspired more than 3,000 young girls to pursue STEM careers. By bringing science and technology education to the most marginalized communities, training teachers, and equipping young women with skills, we are building the next generation of female leaders in energy.

From Awards to Prosperity
As we celebrate Africa’s largest and most consistent gender award program, we gather to hear the songs of victory, from winners who turned recognition into reality. We honor the men and women who championed transition, built industries, and inspired nations.Over 100 past winners and 200 speakers will come together — to celebrate, to connect, and to chart the next chapter of Africa’s energy story. This is where stories of hope and resilience become blueprints for Africa’s economic transformation. Where the next generation of leaders will see — and believe — that Africa’s time is now