The Innovator Trust Women in Tech (WIT) Awards 2025 are back—shining a spotlight on women whose innovation, leadership, and resilience are shaping South Africa’s digital future. Taking place on Thursday, 20 November 2025, this milestone event celebrates over a decade of impact in empowering women-led SMMEs and nurturing the next generation of female tech leaders.
“While there are many ways to acknowledge celebrations of success, these awards have been crafted in recognition of creative problem-solving, tech-enabled solutions, pure grit, and intention. Each nominee exemplifies how women in tech continue to shape sustainable growth, expand employment, and write the next chapter of Africa’s digital economy.”
says Tashline Jooste, CEO of the Innovator Trust
Celebrating a Legacy of Over a Decade of Impact
From technology innovators to engineering firms, and boutique digital consultancies to youth achievers, the 2025 WIT Awards recognise women and businesses that have shown extraordinary dedication to transforming South Africa’s tech ecosystem.
This year’s nominees leading the charge include:
- Olem Business Boutique
- Synergy Trading and Projects
- Tsokotla Engineering
- Billion Power Solutions
- New Era IT
- Bolunga Systems
- SM Solutions PE Trading
- Niche Integrated Solutions
- Ayanda Nene
- Simphiwe Security Consulting
- Thamani Technologies & Systems
- Makhoba Professional Services
- Tala Consulting
- Samo Engineering
Empowering a Sustainable Digital Future
Beyond acknowledging success, the WIT Awards underscore the Innovator Trust’s commitment to sustainability, mentorship, and long-term empowerment. The initiative celebrates women who are not just excelling in business, but actively redefining the role of women in technology—driving innovation, job creation, and inclusive growth.
Now in its second decade, the Innovator Trust continues to amplify female voices in the tech sector, promoting collaboration, innovation, and resilience. The 2025 campaign challenges industry norms by highlighting impact that extends beyond organisations, inspiring communities and industries alike to support women’s advancement in STEM and entrepreneurship.
A Call to Shape Her Future
As the Innovator Trust celebrates ten years of transformative impact, the 2025 Women in Tech Awards stand as a call to action—a call to continue shaping her future. Each nominee’s journey is living proof that when women are supported to turn ideas into action, they build legacies that transcend generations.
Virtual registrations are now open until 14 November 2025.
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