TUMA JINA LAKO LEO: TUZO ZA HESHIMA ZA UJASIRIAMALI ZA Dkt. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN 2026
ENGLISH
The Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan Entrepreneurship Honorary Awards 2026
Celebrating the Entrepreneurs Driving Tanzania's Economic Transformation
Purpose
The Samia Suluhu Hassan Entrepreneurship Honorary Awards recognise outstanding Tanzanian entrepreneurs whose leadership, innovation, resilience, and contribution to national development have helped advance Tanzania's economic growth, job creation, industrialisation, and global competitiveness.
The awards honour individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to building sustainable enterprises while contributing meaningfully to their communities and the nation's development agenda.
General Eligibility Criteria
Nominees should:
Be Tanzanian citizens actively operating in Tanzania.
Have demonstrated significant contribution to economic development.
Have built a sustainable and impactful enterprise.
Demonstrate ethical leadership and business integrity.
Have contributed to employment creation and skills development.
Support innovation, inclusion, sustainability, or community development.
Serve as role models for future generations of entrepreneurs.
SELF NOMINATION ALLOWED
Award Categories
1. Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising entrepreneurs transforming agriculture, agro-processing, food production, livestock, fisheries, and agricultural value chains.
Criteria
Contribution to food security
Innovation in agricultural practices
Job creation in rural communities
Value addition and export growth
Support for smallholder farmers
2. Manufacturing Entrepreneur of the Year: : 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising entrepreneurs driving industrialisation through manufacturing and production.
Criteria
Expansion of local manufacturing capacity
Import substitution initiatives
Product innovation
Employment creation
Contribution to Tanzania's industrial growth
3. Trade & Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Honouring entrepreneurs advancing domestic and international trade.
Criteria
Market expansion
Regional or international trade success
Business growth and sustainability
Support for SMEs and supply chains
Contribution to economic competitiveness
4. Mining Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising excellence in mining, mineral processing, and mineral value addition.
Criteria
Responsible resource development
Innovation and operational excellence
Community development impact
Employment generation
Local beneficiation initiatives
5. Tourism & Hospitality Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Celebrating entrepreneurs enhancing Tanzania's tourism brand and visitor experience.
Criteria
Tourism innovation
Destination promotion
Job creation
Sustainable tourism practices
International market development
6. Construction & Infrastructure Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising entrepreneurs contributing to Tanzania's infrastructure and urban development.
Criteria
Infrastructure impact
Quality and innovation
Local economic participation
Skills development
Sustainable construction practices
7. ICT & Digital Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Honouring entrepreneurs leveraging technology to solve societal and business challenges.
Criteria
Technology innovation
Digital transformation impact
Scalability
Job creation
Contribution to Tanzania's digital economy
8. Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising leaders improving access to financial services and economic inclusion.
Criteria
Financial innovation
Inclusion of underserved populations
Growth and sustainability
Economic empowerment
Contribution to financial sector development
9. Energy Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising entrepreneurs advancing energy access and sustainability.
Criteria
Energy innovation
Renewable energy solutions
Community impact
Sustainable development contribution
Investment in energy infrastructure
10. Creative Industries Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Celebrating entrepreneurs in media, fashion, arts, entertainment, and cultural industries.
Criteria
Creative excellence
Industry leadership
Economic contribution
Youth empowerment
Global promotion of Tanzanian culture
11. Youth Entrepreneur of the Year (Under 40): 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising young entrepreneurs building high-impact enterprises.
Criteria
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Business growth
Leadership potential
Job creation
Community impact
12. Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year: 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising entrepreneurs using business as a force for social change.
Criteria
Measurable social impact
Sustainability
Community empowerment
Innovation
Alignment with national development priorities
13. Youth Leader of the Year (UNDER 40): 1 Male Winner & 1 Female Winner
Description: Recognising an outstanding young Tanzanian leader who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, influence, innovation, and commitment to national development through public service, governance, policymaking, diplomacy, civil society, advocacy, academia, community development, or other leadership roles.
Criteria
Demonstrated leadership and influence.
Contribution to national development.
Commitment to public service and social impact.
Innovation and problem-solving.
Integrity and ethical leadership.
Positive impact on youth, communities, or institutions.
Potential to shape Tanzania's future leadership landscape.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
National recognition
Enhanced national, institutional, and corporate profile
Strengthened partnerships and visibility
CONFIDENTIALITY & ETHICS
All submissions treated as confidential.
No sponsor or LWA contractor eligible for nomination.