We are proud to announce that powerhouse women from across the globe have been shortlisted for the prestigious Divas of Colour International Women’s Awards 2024! After a rigorous selection process, these remarkable individuals stand out for their achievements in a multitude of fields, from business and health to arts and social justice.
This year, the power is in your hands. This is your opportunity to help us ensure the right women receive the awards they deserve. Click the button below to cast your vote. Voting closes on 16 February, and winners will be revealed on 16 March at the #DivasofColourFestival. Click here to book your tickect
Meet Your 2024 Finalists
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Champion of the Year:
- Yanela Ntlauzana
- Brenda Okorogba
- Filipa Rocha
- Ophelia Appiah-Hamilton
Influential Woman of the Year
- Sanchia Alasia
- Ashleigh Chingwaro
- Terri-Louise Brown
- Sherika Miller
- Marwa Mamoon Ahmed
- Amina Manzoor
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Afua Sam
- Asha Berzon
- Joyce Tetteh Kavanagh
- Ophelia Appiah-Hamilton
- Princess Eugene Majuru
Business of the Year
- Lisa Laure
- Studio D’Maxi
- Moghul Kosmetics And Fashion
- Afro Street – Danny/Kate
Inspirational Woman of the Year
- Sharleen Dacosta
- Amanda Nkomo
- Aida Russom
- Dene Dessuit
- Helen Amante
- Staci Kirk
International Woman of the Year
- Juanita Ingram
- Princess Karen Chatman
- Afua Sam
Icon of the year
- Staci Kirk
- Afua Sam
- Liza Laure
- Brenda Okorogba
Coach of the Year
- Staci Kirk
- Marthina Amarachi
Author of The Year
- Staci Kirk
- Marthina Amarachi
- Pamela Haynes
- Dene Dessuit
Fashion Designer of the Year
- Anthi Giannopoulou
- Afua Sam
Divas of Colour Ambassador of the Year
- Filipa Rocha
- Afua Sam
- Ophelia Appiah-Hamilton
Health Professional Of The Year
- Asha Berzon
- Sophie Ship
Model Of The Year
- Filipa Rocha
- Lisa Laure
- Cherelle Lewis
Makeup Artist of the Year
- Ophelia Appiah-Hamilton