Eligibility & Screening
Verified against the 18–35 age threshold, proven leadership record, and authorized nominator status.
Candidate Selection & NominationSummit 2026
EmpowaHer™ Leadership ProgrammeOfficial Nomination Portal
OFFICIAL
NOMINATION &
SELECTION
Identifying, Evaluating, and Elevating Africa's Next 200 Women Leaders
A transparent, merit-driven selection process connecting emerging women aged 18–35 to executive mentorship, board governance, and commercial capital.
- Nominee Info
- 2Leadership Track
- 3Impact & Vision
- 4Endorsement
- 5Review & Submit
01 — Selection Journey
A Clear, Credible Pathway
Four intentional milestones moving candidates from nomination through independent evaluation to full summit participation.
Formal Endorsement
Submission of comprehensive 10-point dossier by an authorized organizational or industry leader.
7-Pillar Evaluation
Rigorous, independent committee assessment scored against our weighted merit-based model.
Selection & Compact
Official cohort invitation, track allocation, and onboarding into the 100-day leadership compact.
02 — Eligibility Framework
Who Can Nominate & Who Qualifies
To safeguard cohort calibre and impact, candidates must be high-potential women aged 18–35 formally endorsed by recognized organizational leaders.
Target Candidate Profiles (Aged 18–35)
High-Potential Corporate Professionals
Women in corporate pipelines preparing for executive and senior management roles
Entrepreneurs & Venture Founders
Founders of commercial or social enterprises poised for scale, investment, and market expansion
Aspiring Board Members & Governance Fellows
Professionals seeking director-level readiness, board literacy, and committee exposure
Graduates & Academic Achievers
Top graduates and scholars demonstrating early leadership and intellectual capability
Civic Leaders & Social Innovators
Community champions translating social purpose into measurable regional impact
Women Actively Advancing Others
Leaders with an established record of mentoring, sponsorship, and peer empowerment
Authorized Nominating Authorities
CEOs & Managing Directors
Executive leaders championing emerging women talent within corporate enterprises
Board Chairs & Non-Executive Directors
Governance leaders identifying future board and committee successors
ExCo Members & C-Suite Executives
Functional heads sponsoring high-performing women across corporate divisions
Directors-General & Public Sector Leaders
Civic and government heads developing next-generation public administrators
Vice-Chancellors & Academic Deans
Higher education leaders nominating exceptional postgraduates and researchers
Industry & Association Leaders
Professional bodies and ecosystem founders elevating sector innovators
03 — Requirements & Compact
The Six Candidate Commitments
Selection carries responsibility. Selected leaders agree to the following commitments to maximize knowledge transfer and peer elevation.
Full Summit Attendance
Attend the complete three-day programme in Johannesburg: 29–31 October 2026.
Active Track Participation
Engage in all masterclasses, labs, simulations, and assigned executive tracks.
Executive Dialogue
Contribute proactively to peer exchanges and plenary boardroom sessions.
100-Day Action Roadmap
Formulate and commit to a structured post-summit leadership roadmap with measurable outcomes.
Knowledge Transfer
Share summit learnings, methodologies, and tools within your nominating organisation.
Mentorship Pledge
Commit to mentoring at least one emerging young woman leader for 12 months post-summit.
04 — Evaluation & Selection Model
7-Pillar Weighted Assessment
Every nomination is evaluated independently against a structured weighting model, ensuring transparent, objective, and high-impact selection.
01
Weight: 25%Leadership Potential & Initiative
Demonstrated ability to drive change, mobilize teams, and take accountability for outcomes.
02
Weight: 20%Demonstrated Impact & Achievement
Tangible professional, entrepreneurial, or academic milestones with verifiable results.
03
Weight: 15%Integrity & Personal Accountability
Uncompromising ethical standards, resilience, self-awareness, and values-led decision making.
04
Weight: 15%Board & Executive Potential
Strategic aptitude, governance readiness, and commercial or organizational acumen.
05
Weight: 10%Future-Ready Capabilities
Digital fluency, innovative mindset, adaptability, and cross-functional problem solving.
06
Weight: 10%Commitment to Advancing Women
Evidence of championing peers, mentorship involvement, and contributing to collective growth.
07
Weight: 5%Post-Programme Impact Plan
Clear, actionable vision for applying programme outcomes to create measurable value.
Ready to Endorse a Candidate?
Complete the official multi-section nomination form below.