Editions of Somali Women Awards
Somali Women Awards enters its fifth edition in 2026, building on four previous editions dedicated to recognizing the contributions and achievements of Somali women.
- Planned2026
Fifth edition
Beyond Borders: Somali Women Shaping the Future
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Mid-November to early December 2026
Completed2025Edition
Somali Women Awards 2025
- Nairobi, Kenya
- 14 November 2025
Completed2024Edition
Somali Women Awards 2024
- Mogadishu, Somalia
- 18 October 2024
- Completed2023
Edition
Somali Women Awards 2023
- Somalia
- 2023
Timeline
Edition by edition
Each edition page carries only what SWA's own materials confirm: dates, places, programmes, honorees, photography and publications. Missing details are added as records are confirmed.
- 2023
Somalia
#SWA2023 was presented as a celebration held for the first time in Somalia, supported by twenty sponsors and partners.
- 2024
Mogadishu, Somalia · Jazeera Palace Hotel
The 2024 edition brought Somali women leaders, professionals and guests together in Mogadishu on 18 October 2024 and recognized thirteen women across thirteen awards.
- 2025
Nairobi, Kenya
The 2025 edition took Somali Women Awards to Nairobi, Kenya, on 14 November 2025, with a sponsored photo wall, red-carpet arrivals and an evening ceremony.
- 2026
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · Beyond Borders
Recognizing achievement worldwide. Building connections across East Africa.
Archive
Honorees and publications
Women recognized by SWA, by year and category, and the official publication of each edition.