The 10th edition of the Tunisian Women Entrepreneurs Trophies (FET) was held on Monday, February 24, 2025. Organized by Managers magazine, in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and the European Union delegation, this event honors nine women entrepreneurs whose innovation, resilience and impact in their respective sectors have marked the year.
Ms. Sahar Mechri, Executive Director of Managers magazine , opened the ceremony by highlighting the transformative impact of this event. She noted that many finalists, inspired by the winners of previous editions, have made the FET Trophies a symbolic milestone in their entrepreneurial journey.
Ms. Maria Ruiz de Cossío, EMEA Senior Project Officer, represented the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) at FET 2025, and presented the EMEA award to the Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, Ms. Malak Boukthir, founder of EcoFeed. Maria appreciated the opportunity to engage with this group of visionary women driving change in their industries and communities. “It was truly inspiring to witness the passion and ingenuity on display tonight,” Maria remarked. “At EMEA, we are committed to empowering these trailblazing women by offering them unique growth opportunities, including an international training program as part of the FET Award recognition.”
Since its initiation in 2015, the Women Entrepreneurs of Tunisia project has been dedicated to recognizing and supporting women entrepreneurs making a positive impact on their economic and social environment, contributing to the sustainable development of the country. Emphasizing inclusion and diversity, the project encourages innovative, original, and environmentally friendly projects, particularly in regional development zones.
The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) fully supports female and youth entrepreneurship in the region through its comprehensive entrepreneurship initiatives. Recognizing that women and youth are pivotal to fostering an inclusive socio-economic model in the Mediterranean and Africa, EMEA invites each year’s winner of the Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award to participate in an international training program of her choosing. By nurturing talent and fostering cross-border collaboration, EMEA is proud to invest in the future of these visionary leaders, empowering them to drive sustainable change and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive economic landscape.
