Dili, Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Timor-Leste (AEMTL), in partnership with the governments of Australia and New Zealand, celebrated the success of the winners of the Women in Business Award in Timor-Leste, to honor the achievements of women in business and finance in the country.

The Women Entrepreneur Award in Timor-Leste has three main objectives:

• To celebrate women who excel in their careers and serve as role models for others;
• To appreciate and encourage legislative, public, and private sector authorities;
• To recognize institutional and individual efforts.

This award highlights the importance of promoting female leadership and recognizing their contribution to the private sector in Timor-Leste. It showcases the success and initiatives of women in business and finance, creating models to inspire a new generation of women entrepreneurs and leaders.

The Women Entrepreneur Award Timor-Leste 2024 ceremony was sponsored by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, Dr. José Ramos Horta.

Best Initiative Promoting Financial Inclusion for Women

Winner Domingas dos Santos Credit Union Lanamona Finalists Martinha Santa Antunes Leadasi Unip.Lda Florentina da Costa Werubere Unip.Lda

Best Initiative Promoting Entrepreneurship for Women

Winner Sonia Muir Pro EMA Finalists Ashley Peng Woolly Pet Lda Arisca da Conceição Marçal Ti-Women Ecojewelry

Women Corporate Leader of the Year

Winner Simone Assis Pro EMA Finalists Fransisca Joe da Cunha Magno Kathleen Fon Ha Tchong Goncalves

Career Role Model of the Year

Winner Ligia Quiolia de Jesus B. Ferreira Finalists Shechah Salem Sagran Ana Gama da Costa Lobo

Outstanding Mentor or Coach for Women Economic Empowerment

Winner Maria Helena L. de Jesus Pires Finalists Evirilda Caminha Fildiana Elisabeth Gusmão de Oliveira

Outstanding Women Leader in Financial Services Sector

Winner Natalia Jaquelina Do Rosario Reveals Ribeiro Finalists Grasiela de Fatima Silla Suzana Leong da Costa

Best Gender-Focused Financial Innovation

Winner Banco Nacional de Comercio de Timor-Leste's FIAR Loan Product Lucia da Cruz Flor

Women-Led Business Owner of the Year-Established Business (Dili)

Winner Claricia Lay Jacinto Unipessoal Lda Finalists Tersinha de Araujo Small Store Evonia Chung Restaurante Linivon

Women-Led Business Owner of the Year-Established Business (Outside Dili)

Winner Angelina dos Santos Assosiasaun Feto Maubise Hanoin Ba Oin (HBO) Finalists Maria de Fátima Julieta Neto Mok Três Estrelas Ana Fernanda Dias Quintas Restaurante Angel

Women-Led Start-Up of the Year (Product)

Winner Patricia Madalena Mendes Patricia Fresh Lounge Unipessoal Lda - Patty's Series Milk Chocolate Finalists Claudia Ximenes Vera Juice

Women-Led Start-Up of the Year (Services)

Winner Leonilda Noronha Ximenes Restaurante Ahi Matan