Les Margaret Awards reward digital women’s creativity, innovation and audacity.

Founded in 2013 by JFD, les Margaret Awards reward every year European and African women entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, whose projects and innovation meet the major challenges of our society. The award is named after Margaret Hamilton, director of the software engineering division that developed the embedded software for NASA’s Apollo space program. It is thanks to Margaret Hamilton’s contribution that man first walked on the Moon.

Through les Margaret Awards, JFD supports the growth and international influence of startups and initiatives led by European and African women.

2021 edition les Margaret Awards

The call for applications begins on December 18, 2020 and will close on February 8, 2021. The finalists in each category (Entrepreneur Europe, Entrepreneur Africa, Intrapreneur Europe, Intrapreneur Africa) will be announced on February 12, 2021, following jury deliberation. The awards ceremony for the winners will take place on March 8, 2021.

General Terms & Conditions

FOUR AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN

Category les Margaret Entrepreneur Europe - Category les Margaret Entrepreneur Africa - Category les Margaret Intrapreneur Europe - Category les Margaret Intrapreneur Africa

LES MARGARET ENTREPRENEURS RECEIVE:

Media visibility with a value of 1 million euros.
Mentoring & coaching: support for personal development and business growth by our partners.
Public speaking opportunities in Europe and Africa.
One year JFD Club membership: network with more than 400 influential women.
5,000 euros

LES MARGARET INTRAPRENEURS RECEIVE:

Media visibility with a value of 1 million euros.
Mentoring & coaching: support for personal and professional development by JFD and its partners.
Public speaking opportunities in Europe and Africa.
One year JFD Club membership: network with more than 400 influential women.
JFD Box valued at 5,000 euros, including products and services from our partners.

« Never let fear get in your way! Do not be afraid to continue even when so-called “experts” say it’s impossible. Do not be afraid to be alone, to be different, to deceive yourself, to do and recognize your mistakes, because only those who dare to fail greatly can accomplish great things.»

Margaret Hamilton