The WIME Awards is a recognition of the benefits of an increasing women’s participation in functional and business leadership roles in the maritime and energy sector.  This increase is globally proven to be an enabler for economic growth and national development.

As more women are emerging achievers at higher levels in the Maritime and Energy industries than ever before, it is imperative to celebrate and tell the stories of the advancement and successes recorded as well as the greater value and development these humans are bringing to both industries through their expertise, experience, knowledge, education, and talent which enhances business results. 

The purpose of this award platform is to encourage the women in these cross-sectoral fields of maritime and energy, while challenging them to deliver more value for their organizations and industries. 

Secondly, the platform is here to help amplify the drive for diversity and inclusion, inspire the aspirations of younger women with keen interest for these historically male dominated sectors. 

 As the first of its kind in Nigeria, the WiME awards is positioned as a center point in rallying support for women empowerment and development in the Maritime and Energy industries in Nigeria, and subsequently, across Africa.